Thinking of trying CBD oil? Just CBD’s tinctures, gummies and topicals are a great place to start

If there were one product that best summed up the wellness boom of recent years, it would be Cannabidiol (CBD). It has truly become the hero product of the beauty, food and wellbeing industries, with celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow swearing by it as a natural supplement for calm and clarity.  

Today, CBD can be found in everything from face serums to oils, gummy sweets and cakes, with people hailing it as an antidote to everyday ailments from stress to sleep issues and even skin irritations.

But what exactly is it? CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical compound found in the stalk, stems, leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Unlike cannabis, CBD does not impact the central nervous system, because it does not contain the active (and illegal) compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is found in marijuana and which causes people to get high. It is not to be confused with hemp oil, which is made from the seeds of the hemp plant.  

In the past few years, use of CBD has skyrocketed as people have turned to it to help them relax, destress and unwind. It has been touted as a product with anti-inflammatory capabilities, and an ingredient that can help people relax and take a beat. 

And with the world and work the way they are, is it any wonder so many of us are turning to something that might help us instil a sense of calm? Most recent mental health figures from 2018 show that 74 per cent of people report feeling stressed to the point of overwhelm, and 61 per cent of them reported ongoing feelings of anxiety.  Now, as our working days stretch into our downtime and remote setups looking to be a part of our lives for the foreseeable future the elusive work/life balance feels more unreachable than ever. 

If you’re looking to get your hands on some CBD products, look no further than Just CBD, your one-stop shop for products featuring the ingredient. Just CBD offers a diverse range of cannabidiol-infused products made from naturally grown hemp, from gummies to full spectrum CBD oil for mind and body wellbeing. The brand also constantly tests its products in labs to ensure that its Cannabidiol is nothing short of the purest.  

Here are some of their best products so you can get started.  

Oil pipettes are one of the most popular ways to ingest CBD and the easiest way to bring some CBD into your daily routine. But tinctures, made using water and alcohol rather than oil, to extract the CBD from the industrial hemp, are more powerful and faster acting.  

Seasoned CBD users can either pop a few drops under their tongue and hold it there for 60 seconds while the body absorbs the chemical or drop some into their morning coffee or a bottle of water to sip throughout the day.  

Just CBD’s tinctures come in various strengths and three flavours, coconut, hemp and honey, made with high-quality hemp and all non-GMO.  

Perfect for anyone new to the world of CBD, these gummies range from the low concentration of 8mg to 25mg of CBD per gummy, making them perfect for chewing on during hectic days at work.

With CBD edibles becoming increasingly popular, Just CBD offers vegan and sugar free options for your personal preference. The vegan gummies are made using organic, protein-rich whole grain ingredients and come in a range of delicious flavours including a party pack  and of course a classic gummy bear selection.

If ingesting CBD isn’t for you, creams, lotions and roll-ons have been said to help manage discomfort. Made from CBD oil, amino acids and essential oils, Just CBD’s topical creams help relieve tension in the body and leave the skin feeling supple and moisturised.

Keep a pot on your desk and rub it on your hands and shoulders to ease tired muscles.  

If you’re hitting the home work outs hard during lockdown, the cold relief roll on could be the product for you, or the pain relief cream to work on any pulled muscles. For a luxurious treat for your skin, the Strawberry Champagne lotion is a great everyday option.

Whichever product you choose, it’s clear that CBD isn’t going anywhere soon. Some studies suggest that Cannabidiol may benefit anxiety-related disorders, could ameliorate the physiological impact of stress, reduce public speaking anxiety and possibly even assist with post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also considered safe by the World Health Organisation.  No wonder the Centre of Medicinal Cannabis has predicted it will be worth almost £1bn per annum to the UK wellbeing industry in the UK by 2025. 

A recent study from the European Journal of Pain also suggested that applying CBD to the skin may even be able to help reduce pain and inflammation of joints, making it a product many of us might want to consider adding to our self-care arsenal - certainly if we’re likely to be crouched over the kitchen table at our laptops for the foreseeable.