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THE INFO


THE INFO CBD


CBD has become one of the most talked about ingredients across beauty and wellness, but how much do we actually know about this supposed miracle ingredient?


TYPES OF CBD Full-spectrum


Full-spectrum refers to a CBD-rich product that


Cannabidiol (CBD) is still being researched, but preliminary studies suggest that it could offer a variety of health benefits, such as relief from pain, inflammation and anxiety.


has all the extracts naturally found in the cannabis plant, including traces (usually less than 0.3%)


of THC (the main active ingredient in cannabis). These products have a strong ‘hempy’ smell.


Broad-spectrum


Simply put, broad-spectrum is full-spectrum minus the THC. It has all the plant compounds but undergoes an additional extraction process


to remove the THC. It’s a good choice for people trying CBD for the first time.


Isolate


CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD. It doesn’t contain any compounds or THC from the


cannabis plant. Some people prefer this type because it has no particular odour.


0.2% THC CBD will not make a person ‘high’.


CBD IS LEGAL TO BUY AND SELL IN THE UK PROVIDED IT CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.2% THC.


Although it comes from the cannabis plant, it doesn’t contain enough THC to create any psychotropic effects.


OILS Made by extracting oil from the hemp plant,


CBD oils can be massaged into the skin and may soothe and calm inflammation. Most have


a grass-like smell, so spas oſten mix them with scented oils such as lavender and ylang ylang.


CBD in spa treatments SCRUBS & SOAKS


Expect foot baths infused with CBD-rich products, such as bath salts, sugar scrubs and


nail polish. While there’s no definitive evidence as yet of CBD being good for nails, its high fatty acid content could help strengthen them.


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THERE’S A BURGEONING MARKET FOR OILS, TINCTURES AND EDIBLES IN THE UK.


THE SECTOR WAS ESTIMATED TO BE WORTH £690 MILLION IN 2021.


TINCTURES


Some spas now offer guests a cup of tea infused with CBD tinctures before or aſter treatments. These tinctures are available in a variety of


flavours and can be administered through a few drops placed directly under the tongue.

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