Nima Gharavi, dermatologist and surgeon specializing in skin cancer in the Cedars-Sinai Aesthetic Dermatology Program, says that CBD can play a role in moisturizing the skin and having anti-inflammatory effects, so the use of a product containing CBD could help treat dry skin or certain inflammatory skin disorders. There are no laws that prohibit the use of CBD in beauty or skin care products. CBD does not contain any THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) found at high levels in marijuana. So you can't get high with that.
However, some skin products may add THC along with CBD. This has paved the way for researchers to conduct more studies on CBD and for product manufacturers to legally create and sell CBD products, although according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is still illegal to market CBD as a supplement. The level of benefits of the effects of CBD on some skin conditions is still under debate and is a newer science that is being studied, according to Shamban, and more research is needed to see if CBD or other agents found in the cannabis plant directly improve skin quality. For example, we have seen some major brands jump on the CBD bandwagon and at full volume on their marketing channels, when in reality their products do not contain any type of real CBD.
Since CBD products don't need a prescription and are easily available, many people may think that CBD is mostly harmless. According to research, CBD influences cell sebum production and has an anti-inflammatory component, says Dr. Jeanette Jacknin, a board-certified dermatologist in Solana Beach, California, who specializes in CBD skin care.
