BEAUTY BUZZ THE LOWDOWN ON CBD
ok!’s FASHION AND BEAUTY DIRECTOR ROSIE UNDERWOOD GETS BACK TO BASICS
It’s been a while since a single ingredient caused such a stir in the beauty industry, with celebrity fans including Lottie Moss and Lucy Watson. Whenever there’s such a buzz around a certain extract or innovation, the real benefits can often get misconstrued, so here’s everything you need to know about CBD…
SO WHAT IS IT EXACTLY?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is found in different types of cannabis. In the beauty industry we opt for hemp, because it’s low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound that gets you, well, high. CBD doesn’t have psychoactive properties and to get it you have to use a fairly complex extraction process from hemp.
Hemp has been hydrating and restoring our tired skin for years, but it’s only recently been found that CBD in the plant has a host of skincare benefits too – it’s antiageing, anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxidant all in one.
HOW CAN IT HELP ANXIETY?
Take the oil orally and say hello to the chill factor. Taking CBD allows our own naturally-produced cannabinoids to stick around in our bodies longer, prolonging a calming effect.
Leading holistic wellness company Bodyism stocks the oil in their flagship club in London’s Notting Hill. ‘We use CBD oil as a great recovery tool for our clients who are experiencing stress,’ says Matt Bevan, head of training and contract sites. ‘It slows and reduces inflammation, aids sleep and as little as 10mg can reduce anxiety.’
Here’s our pick of the best CBD products…