1. CBD beauty products will make you high
"False. Although it’s often mistaken for its counterpart THC, CBD is non-intoxicating and non-hallucinogenic. The pure CBD isolate used in OTO’s products contains no other traces of the cannabis plant.’
2. You can get addicted to CBD
"False. CBD is non-addictive. A World Health Organisation report from 2018 found that there was no evidence of ‘any public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD’."
3. It is unsafe to use CBD oil everyday
"False, CBD’s benefits are strongest with consistent, regular use. Our studies found that you need to be taking over 40mg of CBD daily for 3-4 days for the full benefits to kick in.”
4. CBD products will make me sleepy all the time
"False, CBD is not a sedative like sleeping pills. By promoting homeostasis, balancing the body, CBD can help to regulate your sleep/wake cycle, making it easier to fall asleep at night and wake up in the morning. Research suggests that taking CBD can actually improve energy levels and help concentration.”
5. CBD doesn't have any skincare benefits
"False, CBD is an incredibly valuable ingredient to add to your skincare routine. Here are just some of the ways it can improve your complexion.”
"CBD is highly ‘sebostatic’ and reacts with receptors to help balance and control oil production on the skin, which leads to fewer impurities like pimples, spots and blackheads."
PROTECTION FROM FREE RADICALS
“CBD isan antioxidant, which is one of the hardest working skincare ingredients. Antioxidants help protect, prevent, and limit free radical damage”
ANTI-INFLAMMATION
“Studies have also found that CBD has anti-inflammatory benefits when applied to the skin and is able to increase the rate at which skin cells heal.”
HYDRATION
“Finally, CBD works to condition skin, meaning it hydrates and softens.”