CBD Shopping Guide | October 2020
How to shop for CBD and products we love
By Carla Snuggs
For this month’s CBD Guide and Shopping guide, we will begin with CBD Tips from Wilfred Maina.
Wilfred Maina, a CBD writer with 4 years of experience creating content in the CBD niche provided a list of some of the things you should consider before you buy any CBD product:
1. Has the CBD Oil Undergone Third-Party Testing
Third-party testing ensures that the product is safe and the customer should check whether there's a lab report for the specific batch.
2. Where the Hemp was grown
Hemp is the key source from which CBD is extracted, and the quality of the hemp greatly affects the quality of the CBD. Hemp grown in the US is usually of a higher quality than hemp grown in other countries.
3. Does the CBD product contain THC? And if it does how much?
There are three types of CBD.
CBD Isolate- plain CBD without any other cannabinoid
Broad Spectrum CBD- CBD with the other cannabinoids, except THC
Full Spectrum CBD- CBD with all the cannabinoids except THC.
The amount of THC in a product will affect the legality and effectiveness. Full Spectrum CBD is the most effective form of CBD because of the entourage effect but at the same time, the amounts of CBD might make it illegal. Broad-spectrum is effective but the absence of THC limits its
effectiveness. CBD isolate's effectiveness is pretty low.
4. The cost
Pretty self-explanatory. Consumers should consider how deep they want to dig in their pockets before buying any product.
5. Legality of CBD
Pretty self-explanatory.
CBD Shopping Guide
Eossi Beauty Facial Glow Oil #8
Eossi Beauty is founded by Shannon Kaygi and Rochonne Sanchez, who bring decades of experience in the hemp industry, finance and technology. Designed to complement a natural daily beauty routine, the facial oil is a hydrating, restorative skincare solution that gives the skin a natural glow. The Eossi Beauty team created Facial Glow Oil #8 after recognizing a growing demand in the beauty space for high-quality, trusted CBD products at accessible price points. Beauty lovers deserve products that they can believe in. The ingredients were meticulously selected for their skin-enhancing properties. The list includes: Argan oil, grapeseed oil, rosehip oil, coconut oil, Vitamin E, 1000mg of hemp-derived CBD, frankincense, myrrh, jasmine. The Facial Glow Oil #8 is plant-based and vegan. Benefits: Hydration, reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, anti-inflammatory, redness reduction. Shop: Eossi Beauty
Maharindee The Change Maker Face Serum
Maharindee is a newly launched CBD beauty brand and each product is infused with a unique blend of certified organic Vitabotanicals™, including a full-spectrum CBD oil. The Change Maker Face Serum (100mg CBD). It makes my skin super happy by calming, hydrating, correcting, brightening and balancing! All Maharindee products are cruelty free, meticulously sourced and benevolent to skin and earth. Shop Maharindee.com
Cordial Organics Reverence Bath Salt
Elevate your bath ritual with Reverence Bath Salt. Your skin and senses will thank you after soaking in a calming blend of mineral rich salts and clay, combined with rose, lemon, and cardamom. Formulated to settle the mind, curb overthinking, and worry. Shop: Cordialorganics.com
SATIVUM
Sativums provide the highest quality organic CBD products while also taking care of the environment around us. Sustainability is a core value of their business - their packaging is made from 100% recycled materials, they plant 1 tree in the Amazon rainforest for every product sold and they use solar energy to process most online payments! Their oils are full-spectrum and raw - contains all 100+ naturally occurring cannabinoids, vitamins, terpenes and flavonoids in the end creating "entourage effect" and giving the best results. Shop: Cbdsativum.com
Mendi
If you’re looking to improve your recovery from their long and hard workouts, try the Tryout Pack from Mendi which supports the endocannabinoid system with products made from nature's best ingredients to stay as strong and healthy as possible. The Tryout Pack includes three core recovery products made from all-natural ingredients, and are 3rd-party tested, USA-grown, and athlete-approved. Products in the Tryout Pack include:
Holus CBD
Holus CBD uses quality products and organic practices to grow some of the highest quality hemp Wisconsin has to offer which then goes into the Holus CBD product line, which includes several tinctures, lip balms, CBD vapes, Pain Relief roll on, rapid relief cream, beauty serum, body lotion, and gummies. Holuscbd.com
Outlawz Hemp
Platinum Selling hip hop artists The Outlawz got their foothold in the industry rapping with Tupac, during which he passed away. They have a line of smokeable products including compliant hemp flower, hemp prerolls, vapes and CBD dabs. They also have a line of gummies and tinctures. Outlawzhemp.com
Indigo and Haze Moisturizing Body Creme
This delicate blend of watercress, cucumber and mint with shea butter, coconut oil, hemp seed oil, vitamin E and CBD oil naturally moisturizes. Shop: Indigoandhaze.com
FireOrganix CBD Nano Concentrate
Looking to add CBD to your life? FireOrganix CBD is for you. Our ground-breaking Nano Concentrate comes in a single serve capsule (15 mg of water soluble CBD from organic hemp) which can be easily added to your morning coffee, juice or smoothie. It is ideal for a post work-out water or to add to any beverage -- any time of day. FireOrganix uses a proprietary process that results in a water-soluble liquid CBD product that dissolves completely and is significantly more bioavailable than most CBD products. This means a better, faster, more effective product. Also available in 30 ml bottles. Fireorganix.com
BATCH
BATCH by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific is a growing CBD manufacturer with their own brand of reputable CBD tinctures and topicals. Their Original CBD oil tincture is what propelled BATCH to become the trusted CBD brand that it is today. This Original formula is carefully designed as a highly effective, all-purpose CBD solution to improve your wellness. Shop: Wisconsinhempscientific.com
ECO Therapy Revive Vape
Revive. Elevate Your Moment. Uplifting cannabinoids and terpenes bring a focused, creative energy, breathing new life into your routine. Your wellness is personal. We know the complexities of everyday life and the importance of a balanced day. Let us be your Daily Dose of Nature. ECO Therapy, a High Times Hemp Cup 2020 Award Winning Brand carrying mints and vape pens, believes in connecting people to the power of plants the way nature intended. 100% natural THC free CBD, terpene, essential oil and vitamin blends are formulated with true wellness in mind. ECO Therapy products are crafted to meet the unique needs of personal relaxation, energy and sleep to help you feel your best. Shop: Ecotherapycbd.com.
Cannaphyll
While consumers are faced with an onslaught of CBD and hemp-related products, new Cannaphyll has created a suite of hemp-infused topical skin care products. With 94% organic ingredients, all U.S. made, the topical infusions are formulated with a proprietary blend of exotic plant extracts to maximum uptake and delivery. Cannaphyll provides more than 1,000mg premium Hemp Extract per 1 ounce, making it more potent than virtually all other OTC hemp-infused topical creams. Its patent-pending blend of organic phylloceuticals improves endocannabinoid uptake and delivery. Cannaphyll delivers a rapid and powerful response to a broad spectrum of conditions affecting skin, muscles, nerves and joints. Shop: www.Cannaphyll.com,
Chief Sleep CBD Oil
A blend of CBD and terpenes with one goal in mind: Better Sleep. Our 1000mg CBD tincture for sleep comes with a potent 33 milligrams of CBD in every milliliter. This way, you are getting more CBD in every serving, with less oil consumption.
Full-spectrum extract
USA-grown hemp
CO2 Extracted, and made with NO chemical solvents
Certified Organic, Vegan, and Kosher
Lab tested to ensure quality and potency
Shop: Chiefcbdco.com
Kind Lab
If you want a more calm, peaceful, and untroubled state of mind, try the Serenity Line from Kind Lab targeted to support stress and sleep issues as well as physical pain that may come from internalizing stressors of modern life. The Serenity Line blends calming & therapeutic magnesium with full-spectrum hemp extract plus soothing essential oils, including Blue Tansy and Lavender, to bring peace to mind & body. Products in the Serenity Line include:
Be Jubie
Be Jubie cares about improving the wellness of our community, normalizing cannabis through education, and empowering you to live your best life! They are a black-owned family business inspired by reducing their mother’s “Mama Sue” prescription pill intake with an all-natural alternative. When they discovered the benefits of CBD they became passionate about bringing awareness to family, friends, and now you. They pride ourselves on providing high-quality Broad Spectrum CBD oil grown domestically on a Colorado farm. Their customers can feel good knowing our product is manufactured using organic farming practices and 3rd party laboratory tested to ensure potency and free of dangerous heavy metals or solvents. Shop Be Jubie
GoGreen Hemp
GoGreen Hemp is a Florida-based company that provides consumers with safe and effective THC-Free Broad Spectrum CBD products. All of their products have batch numbers which link directly to test results, to ensure that what’s on the label is what’s in the bottle. Recommendations:
CBD Oil Tinctures – These are not only effective but also tasty. Made with all natural ingredients, consumers can choose from various flavors and strength levels.
CBD Stick – CBD stick is made with three simple, all natural ingredients. Packed with 1000mg this stick is not only convenient but also very effective when dealing with external issues related to pain and inflammation.
CBD Softgels – They use nano-emulsion technology which ensures higher bioavailability, what this means is that consumers can use less, while getting more benefit out of their CBD softgels. They come in 10mg, 25mg, 25mg with Curcumin and 25mg with Melatonin.
Diamond CBD Sizzlin CBD Hot Sauce
Add some heat with Yum Yum’s Sizzlin CBD Hot Sauce with 250mg of CBD in an 50 ml package! Savor the experience of adding CBD-infused Yum Yum high-quality CBD products, handcrafted for your enjoyment. These one-of-a-kind CBD-infused sauces are handmade to order, delivering the freshest, most delectable CBD edibles. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these satisfying additions to any food, infused with high-quality CBD for that perfect finish. Shop: Sizzlin CBD Hot Sauce - 250mg
Berde CBD Herbal Body Scrub and Berde CBD Body Oil
Berde is a plant-based Hemp CBD skincare and wellness company. This plant-based CBD herbal Body scrub contains delicate cane sugar crystals that are soaked with herbs for long periods of hours and contains CBD and CBC. The Berde CBD Herbal Body Scrub and CBD Body oil are made with a combination of natural ingredients and organic hemp whole-plant extract specifically for people with sensitive skin and for people that want to be conscious about what they use on their skin. This CBD Herbal Body Scrub Berde makes the skin feel soft while still exfoliating. The Berde CBD Body Oil is also used for relaxing massages. Shop: Berde CBD Herbal Body Scrub and Berde CBD Body Oil
SkinKIck DopeKick Duo
SkinKick is an all-natural skincare brand replacing harsh chemicals with plant-powered ingredients sourced from the Amazon Rainforest. Their product DopeKick Duo is a 2-step system utilizing the power of CBD to clear blemishes, reduce redness, relieve discomfort, and soothe stressed skin for all skin types! It consists of an exfoliant cleanser that’s gentle enough for daily use, as well as a lightweight lotion to clear and soothe problem skin without causing irritation. Shop: Skinkick.com
ZenPup
Zenpup is a proprietary cbd blend for your furry best friend. The current line includes Honey Peanut Butter Pork Treats, Bacon Flavored Tincture Spray, and Rinse-Free Shampoo...all of which contain CBD infusions to help ensure your little guy or girl are feeling happy and stress-free. Shop: Zenpup,
BloomBoxx
BloomBoxx is formulated by women and specially designed for women. Their goal is to bring women a healthy, natural way to relax. Co-Founder Laura Smith Hatch is a product liability attorney in Southern California who comes from a long line of trailblazing women focused on women's health. Her Grandmother (Granny Rose) was a medicine woman who used plants and herbs to heal. Following in her footsteps Laura created BloomBoxx launching with two CBD products: tincture REFRESH and lubricant BLOOM (which can also be used for menstrual cramp relief, it works wonders!)
Disclosure: Press samples were provided by the brand/PR for editorial consideration, product testing, photography and honest review.
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