When experts predict what the future of CBD looks like, they often don’t actually think about what it will look like. For many CBD users, it looks like clearer, healthier, and glowing skin. CBD has penetrated the skincare industry in a big way, and it’s easily changing the future as a highly sought-after ingredient.

CBD oil has penetrated a number of creams, ointments, and cleansers to treat an array of skin disorders, and these CBD creams are getting noticed. Big names like Sephora and Neiman Marcus have cleared some of their existing inventory to make room for CBD beauty cream on their shelves.

Celebrities and entrepreneurial supermodels have also taken an interest in CBD creams, and many have produced or are working on their own CBD beauty lines. As a result, economical experts expect the impact of CBD in the beauty industry to be long-lasting and highly beneficial to those with specific skincare needs. 

CBD Making Waves in Skincare 

Wall Street experts have seen the writing on the wall for CBD-infused beauty products and project it to make up about 15 percent of the total market for beauty and skin care. That means it’s a $25 billion market.

At this point, however, the CBD market is largely limited by common misconceptions and misguided legislation. CBD creams can be sold legally online throughout the United States, but it’s banned in many states for over-the-counter sales. This limits individual exposure and takes away some of the credibility of the product. The FDA has not approved any over-the-counter CBD products either, and that makes individuals nervous even if it’s been rigorously tested by a trusted third-party laboratory.

Still, look at the way CBD has broken down walls in the last few years. The next few years are only bringing more fantastic breakthroughs. Now that CBD is less taboo, laboratories around the world are studying its effects with amazing positive results.

With celebrities, supermodels, and big-name cosmetic companies adopting and promoting CBD products, it’s only a matter of time before CBD skincare lines go mainstream. 

How CBD Cream Works for Your Skin 

CBD has come a long way in the last few years, but there’s still skepticism around the product. People question whether it works, if it’s safe, and if it’s the same as marijuana. Oftentimes, these questions keep them from trying products that contain the miracle ingredient. Let’s clear up a few misconceptions here.

First, CBD is not the same as marijuana. It lacks the psychoactive ingredient THC, which generates the high feeling individuals have when they’re under the influence of the drug. CBD can be made in full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate forms, descending in order of their potency. Each version of CBD must contain below the legal limit of 0.3 percent THC to be sold throughout the United States.

CBD works by impacting your body’s natural endocannabinoid system. This system is responsible for helping your body reach homeostasis by regulating hormones and immune system responses. As you increase the number of cannabinoids inside your body, the system has the power it needs to fight irregularities.

CBD can be used in many forms, but the most common are oil, edibles like gummies, creams, and capsules. For most people, CBD oil held under the tongue for a minute or two is the most effective way to get the full entourage effect, or overall feeling of wellness and homeostasis.

However, CBD creams provide a wide array of benefits, especially for skin problems, pain treatment, and inflammation reduction. Your skin is incredibly absorbent, and when applied in a cream, it will soak into the first several layers of your skin, delivering deep-seeded moisture, chasing away free radicals, and repairing damaged skin cells. When combined with menthol-like ingredients, CBD creams area also infamous for cooling the skin and bringing much-needed relief to inflamed skin problems. 

Treating Common Skincare Problems with CBD Cream

Creams containing CBD are most commonly applied to certain health problems that are difficult to treat. These include:

Acne: CBD cream is a go-to treatment for acne. It’s believed to penetrate the pores of the skin to reduce sebum production and reduce eczema altogether. It also brings down inflammation and treats pain for existing acne.

Eczema or Psoriasis: If you or a loved one are plagued with this scale-like skin condition, you know how difficult it is to treat without prescription medication. But steroid treatments are harsh and can dry the skin—CBD is gentle and moisturizes the skin while attacking the root of the problem. It can even be used on the sensitive skin of children.

Aging Signs: CBD is known to have skin-normalizing properties. It can help to remove dark spots, sunspots, and other skin imperfections that commonly occur as you age. It can also tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.

Skin Cancer Prevention: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and it’s easily preventable. When combined with SPF, CBD cream makes an excellent skin cancer repellant. If you forget to wear sunscreen one day, you can also apply CBD after-sun cream to help chase away free radicals and repair or further prevent damage to your skin.

Dermatitis: Children and adults both suffer from inflammatory skin conditions that CBD cream can treat. It can be a therapeutic treatment for the itching, burning rashes that are common to this condition. Since atopic dermatitis occurs in about 10 percent of children, it’s good to know that it’s safe for children to use.

Overall, CBD cream can make all the difference in your skincare regime, especially if you have sensitive skin. It rarely exhibits side effects, and you’ll likely see results very shortly after application.