Cannabis Sativa CBD Oil is the International Code of Nomenclature name of a plant species that includes both the high THC variety, often referred to as ‘marijuana’ and the low THC variety sometimes called ‘hemp’. Both plants are Cannabis Sativa CBD Oil.
‘Cannabis’ refers to the genus Cannabis (Hemp, Family Cannabaceae), while the word ‘sativa’ describes the species of low THC producing plants.
Cannabis oil can refer to any type of oil made from various parts of cannabis plants, such as the flowers, stems, and leaves. Depending on what part of the plant was used, cannabis oils will contain different concentrations of the cannabinoids THC, CBD and/or other cannabinoids.
The Cannabis Sativa CBD Oil has only begun to be researched by the scientific community, therefore there is little scientific evidence of proven benefits to the epidermis (aka skin) on it’s own. However, it has been proven to affect the body’s internal endocannabinoid system. In some cases, CBD is suspended in cannabis seed oil, which does have documented skincare benefits as described below.
Beware that the unclear legal status of CBD has resulted in a lack of regulation and quality control. In addition, some companies use harmful chemical solvents to extract CBD which can in turn, be absorbed through the skin into the body.
Also, no cases of toxicity or overdose of the use of hemp-based (industrial-grade hemp) CBD oil have been reported. Also, this specific extract of marijuana or hemp is very healthy for almost all to use.
Human test subjects easily tolerate doses of up to 1500 mg CBD. CBD has a little negative impact on humans (14), can only occur in sporadic cases, and in a mild way too.
Cannabis seed oil products are more widely available than THC or CBD products, often at your local grocery store labeled as “hemp seed oil”. It is the same cannabis seed oil ingredient, derived from Cannabis Sativa CBD Oil seeds.
While there are certainly more widely known cannabis ingredients like CBD and THC, High Beauty is formulated without CBD or THC in favor of Cannabis Sativa CBD Oil seed oil for it’s scientifically-proven benefits to the skin. As always, High Beauty recommends doing your own research to make sure that you choose the skincare ingredients that are right for you. You can read more about High Beauty’s formulations here.
Scientists say that it may be best to avoid using CBD vape pens. They’re made with a harmful chemical called propylene glycol, which is also used in e-cigarettes. When the temperature’s high enough, propylene glycol can turn into a molecule that can affect your lung tissue.
And in a report published in JAMA in November 2017, researchers tested 84 CBD products sold online and found that 26 percent of those products contained less CBD than labeled. They also detected THC in an estimated 21 percent of the products. (19)
If you’re concerned about safety and quality, it may be a good idea to talk to your dispensary about the growers they work with, or to the companies that manufacture the CBD products you use.
A good vendor of CBD and other marijuana products will be up front about their processes and their safety profile. Read their websites carefully, and ask questions if you need to.
