Cannabis Topical Creams, Salves, and Gels

Cannabis topicals provide targeted relief by attaching themselves to receptors located on your skin, muscle tissue and nerves. Unlike other cannabis products that cause psychoactive effects, topicals do not make you high.

Creams and lotions are designed for easy application, making them great for soothing sore muscles after exercise or reducing redness caused by inflammation.

Creams and Lotions

Cannabis topical creams and salves can be great ways of soothing sore muscles, helping with arthritis pain relief, and soothing skin irritation. They typically combine soothing strains of cannabis with essential oils and other natural ingredients for an aromatic experience with potential skin-health benefits – plus, unlike vapes or edibles they won’t get you high!

However, topicals provide localized relief without impacting other parts of your body. That’s because CB receptors activated by topicals reside within the epidermis (outermost layer of skin).

Product formulated with soothing strains may be especially helpful for insomnia sufferers, as they help reduce muscle tension to aid sleep. Other users find THC creams helpful for involuntary movement disorders like tics and dystonia as they provide soothing comfort to sore joints and muscles post workout. Plus, their use is both discreet and easy – perfect for quick remedies on-the-go!

Oils

cannabis oil topicals are specially formulated to be gentle on skin. They may help relieve inflammation and itching caused by conditions ranging from psoriasis to dermatitis, while also serving as massage or bath oils to create an overall soothing and relaxing experience.

CBD and THC-infused oils work by penetrating through the skin and engaging CB1 and CB2 receptors to ease pain, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and alleviate symptoms from chronic conditions such as PTSD and Fibromyalgia.

Time it takes a topical to start working depends on its ingredients and formula, with some taking up to an hour before experiencing its effects. Some brands utilize technology for improved bioavailability in order to produce faster-acting products; always read labels to make sure you’re getting what you need from any specific product, especially ones containing psychoactive cannabinoids such as THC.

Serums

Cannabis topical creams provide fast-acting pain relief and make incorporating cannabis into your everyday skincare regimen simple and discreetly. Most creams contain THC or CBD or both for quick relief in areas of discomfort. Plus, their discreet nature means you can apply them in front of others without fear of getting in trouble for using cannabis!

Topicals may take longer to take effect than other consumption methods such as smoking or eating, but once they do you’ll experience an enjoyable tingling or cooling sensation. They then work by absorbing through your skin and engaging with both CB1 and CB2 receptors of your body endocannabinoid system for immediate and long-term relief from inflammation, pain, itchy sensations or other ailments; you can reapply as needed throughout the day for longer-lasting relief.

Patches

Creams and salves offer gentle homeopathic relief while transdermal patches feature higher cannabinoid concentrations to provide a potency dose directly onto the skin over a sustained period. As with all topicals, patch and gel applications should be made to clean, dry skin for best results; usage after showering or bathing could increase absorption rates further.

THC patches differ from cannabis tinctures and edibles in that they don’t penetrate your bloodstream; instead, cannabinoids will still have an impact on ECS receptors at the site of application. They’re an easy and discreet way to treat chronic pain or irritation – just apply to clean skin as directed and reapply as necessary – while you could even mix THC or CBD tincture with lotion from around your home to create your own DIY version; be mindful not to exceed 20-25 mg per application!