December 17, 2019

How Do You Feel About All The CBD and Weed Referenced Skincare?

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Hi I’m old and ornery because I think the CBD skincare craze is overused simply for shock value. I went to the E.L.F. site yesterday and noticed they had a Puff Puff Primer and I’m was all like, come on, really? Why though?

CBD is the non-intoxicating component of marijuana it isn’t actual marijuana. As in you can’t get high from CBD so, why name a primer “Puff Puff”. Oh I know why! Marketing. I guess Puff Puff Primer sounds edgy and cool.

The thing is CBD oil has a good deal of antioxidant properties but so do a lot of other different oils. It’s just one of many. It’s no more powerful or better than a large variety of different antioxidants out there. This is in fact why I dislike the marketing behind it. It’s just another stupid trend. I think brand’s use it to capture the eye of younger consumers.

What do you think?

Is CBD oil source of super power awesomeness for our skins?

Or are brands just latching onto it to be appear more edgy?

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  • Kimmwc03

    I’m tired of it. Also, I have concerns since I’m subject to random drug tests at my job. I researched it a little and the research suggested that, depending on how up-to-date the tests are, these skincare products can show up on a drug test. So, I’m not taking any chances.

    • genevieve

      Now that is an interesting point you have made! It would be equally relevant for athletes too. I guess anyone who faces random drug testing as part of their job or liveliehood.
      You would have to be very careful. And who knows how much of this is really tested and regulated either?

  • Hollie

    I do think there’s definitely hype around CBD.

    I will say… my friend has a cat with hydrocephalus. He was on all sorts of traditional medications but was having mini seizures and other neuro symptoms. When it got to the point of can’t hurt, might help desperation… she tried CBD oil.

    He’s eight months older now than his original estimated life expectancy. His neuro symptoms are gone. His brain swelling has stalled and not gotten any worse. He’s only on the CBD oil now and his quality of life has dramatically increased.

    How that translates to things like skincare and other applications I do not know, but I believe there are definitely some untapped resources there.

    • Isabella Muse

      I think CBD oil for pets is great. I’ve heard many, many good things about the benefits on pets and how it helps with pain all and even calming animals that may have suffered abuse. Mostly I’m sort of blah about all the skincare stuff!

  • kimkats

    I’m already fed up with the cannabis/MJ nonsense. It’s the modern day version of snake oil – “it’ll cure anything from hammer toes to neuralgia!” B.S. It makes a nice oil, but only time will tell if it really is medically good for *anything*. I so totally agree with you Muse… I’m sick of it already, and I fear it’s just starting… We’ll be stuck with this for a long time…..

    Bah… humbug…. 😀

    • Isabella Muse

      I think it might have some medical benefits but in skincare I feel like it comes across as really gimmicky just a way to draw people in! I think you’re right we are stuck with this one a long time lol!

  • Frozendiva

    I have noticed more medicinal type products with CBD are being marketed here in Canada. Granted, marijuana is legal here and more products, including edibles, will be coming out soon. I would be looking in to it in terms of work drug tests, travel, etc. Some is probably just hype, but there is a massive market and financial gain in the burgeoning industry.

    • Isabella Muse

      There is a huge potential for investment without a doubt and I think some of the medical claims are accurate however, I’m just sick of the CBD skincare launches. They make it like cbd oil is going to change your skincare life!

      • Frozendiva

        It probably won’t change your skincare life. It is trendy and cool right now. Some people may benefit. The beauty industry is bursting at the seams with an unending supply of the latest gimmick vying for your dollar.

  • Susan

    I think it’s all hype! Shock value and marketing. I tried cbd oil for my crohns disease and it did not work at all for pain/inflammation control. It’s being touted as a miracle and it’s not in my opinion. Have zero interest in having it in my skincare. Good discussion Muse!

  • Adrienne

    I am so glad you started this discussion as I was curious about the effects (if any) and also random drug tests because I saw on the news that the FDA does not regulate the CBD products so you take at risk at how much, if it’s concentrated or if it’s something else so the claims can’t be validated. I was curious if it worked. I tried a few at the store I think it was NYX or Revolution with a lot of marketing and what I noticed right away was that all of the products smelled unpleasant. Not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t pleasant and I wouldn’t want that linger in with me all day especially in a facial mist. I love all the comments!

    • Kristi

      You are correct, it is not regulated. The FDA does state a limit of the amount of CBD oil in a product but no regulation or testing. Also, members of the military are not allowed to use CBD oil on the chance they may test positive.

  • MDW

    It seems to be a good emulsifier. Does feel slippery to the touch. As for pain relief, aspirin production seems to be having some problems right now. I wonder if CBD oil will meet the shortage.

  • TropicalChrome

    I have no idea if it works for skincare; I do have a couple of friends who swear by its analgesic qualities, so it might actually have some benefits for irritated skin.

    It’s not for me because I am highly allergic to second hand MJ smoke. (More so than any other smoke.) I don’t know exactly what component it is that sets me off, so for me the safest course is just to avoid all of it. Fortunately, there is still plenty of skincare that hasn’t hopped on this particular bus, so it’s all good.

  • kjh

    I totally agree with the hype and marketing bit. Domino effect; Buzz word and Everyone’s on the bandwagon, with CBD being the most important skin soothing ingredient since the Goddess created aloe. I live in Mass and CBD has been widely available, long before the weed legalization. Being reactive to stuff, i started at the lowest (who remembers?) strength, then kicked it up one notch, then, having little effect, bumped up to the second strongest solution. I have an inflammatory skin issue that causes ~5 kinds of pain. Not going to bore you guys. It did zero for the skin pain, when ingested or applied. It DID calm my overly dramatic digestive system, however. ITLR, I did not continue, as it was ineffective and costly. It does work for some. For others, it’s placebo. For some, the whole Megillah, including the THC, is what works, pain and anxiethy-wise. The scripts, like Marinol, usually contain both. I agree with readers who are leery of regular drug tests and new job applicants. You might get the screw top cup right at the first interview….I did. Certainly some tests are not sufficiently sophisticated to differentiate THC from CBD, and could give false positives. It’s said that THC takes ~30 days to clear one’s system. Don’t risk it.

  • Linda Whitener

    I don’t get it. I try to stay informed about what really works in terms of skincare, and that appears to be sunscreen; retinoids; AHAs/BHAs; and moisturizers like hyaluronic acid and squalane. Not once have I ever seen CBD oil mentioned in that context…but suddenly it’s *everywhere.* Anything to increase wallet share, I suppose.

    • Isabella Muse

      I feel like it’s a gimmick and feel like there are way better options out there. For medical purposes sure, but for skincare, I feel a bit meh on it. Just feels like a way to pull in younger consumers!

    • Judy

      Yes and no. It tends to clump, but if you run the closed tube under hot water for a bit, it clears up very nicely and is a good product. Takes a little longer to set though because of the oil binder.

  • Christy

    Hi, I live in Washington state and I admit to buying the makeup revolution mascara just for the cute packaging!
    I agree its a fad and certainly not one I thought I’d ever see. It’s a welcome fad for people who are fans of the plant as a whole like me.

    • Isabella Muse

      I think I get that if you’re a fan of the plant that these makeup and skincare are pretty novel!

  • Kelly

    I can’t stand it. I think they’re selling into people’s curiosity, or Pre-existing loyalty to it. But that doesn’t really mean it makes sense for it to be in all of the products they’re putting it in. I won’t buy anything with it. And it makes me question the brand as a whole when their marketing is gimmicky. I’m glad there’s still a few brands that have maintained their integrity.

  • Alison

    I’m with you! It’s the references to pot that bother me more than the influx of cbd products. The “puff puff”� reference puts me off from taking the product seriously.

  • Judy

    I think it is just edgy and the thing of the moment. That being said, I love the brands of Saint Jane (face and body oils) and Flora + Bast age adapting serum. They are lovely and do a great job of calming down the skin when it is angry (sun or wind burned, freshly exfoliated, etc).

  • MarinaD

    While marijuana was an illegal drug, we’ve heard all about its harms from left and right. Now that it’s legal in a lot of states, we’re told about its antioxidant and anti inflammatory benefits. Whenever I come across something that goes from being heavily vilified to heavily praised, I get very skeptical. I’ll wait until more research comes out about CBD oil to make my own informed decision whether to buy or avoid it. There’s no reason for me to become a guinea pig for one supposed miracle ingredient when the market is already saturated with a whole bunch of those proven to be effective already.

  • genevieve

    Personally, I think it is all a gimmick. I am not fond of brands promoting drug use by the way they name their products or references to marijuana – eg Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions palette (which I do love the shades).
    I understand that medical marijuana is used nowadays in the treatment of many different kinds of illnesses and that’s perfectly legitimate, but I don’t think it’s important in skincare and cosmetics at all.

  • Powell

    I’m not on the CBD bandwagon, especially after seeing a segment of a program where this guy who is a leading expert in CBD was saying how some manufactures of CBD products have traces of lead and some aren’t as pure as they state so im.skeptical.

  • Marie

    I live in Singapore and anything remotely drug related is banned here, so I didn’t even know this was a trend. The Body Shop doesn’t sell their hemp range here, no weed themed cosmetics, no CBD, no hemp oil, even hemp fabric…banhammer’d! lol!

  • Karen

    Yes and just because something can have medicinal purposes does not mean that it’s use should be glorified, especially in a recreational sense. Opiates have medicinal purposes as pain control but I don’t think many people would be happy about a “Junkie” or “Dope” palette with shadows “nod out” (dark blue shimmer) “OD” (black matte) and “popping pills” (mauve metallic). (I had to make up colors sorry a little dark humor)
    But in all seriousness as others have already mentioned, marijuana has gone from being illegal and villainized to being decriminalized or legalized in many places and is suddenly the miracle cure to everything. Echoing others’ sentiments, it’s all about money. Now that we can’t make as much money prosecuting it’s use, let’s make money selling as much as possible in as many ways possible. I also agree that there are definitely potential medical uses for marijuana. But glorifying it as a drug through makeup and skincare is unnecessary and questionable in my opinion (and for what it’s worth I’m pro-legalization of marijuana and many other things that are currently illegal. But legalizing and glorifying are two very different things)