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CannaBasics: Topicals

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There are numerous ways to consume cannabis, and not all of them involve ingestion through the mouth. Unlike smoking cannabis flowers and concentrates, or eating a cannabis-infused food item, topicals allow cannabis to be applied directly through the skin. By doing this, either a CBD or THC-infused topical can penetrate the skin, providing much-needed relief in the desired area without the entire body being affected.

WHAT IS A TOPICAL

A topical can come in many forms, which includes infused creams, lotions, oils and salves. Topical THC and/or CBD are absorbed into the targeted area of where the product is applied. Whether it’s just CBD, or a combination of THC and CBD, a topical medicine will only affect the area it is applied to, and it will not be absorbed into other parts of the body or even the mind.

WHAT TO USE TOPICALS FOR

Topicals are most commonly used to treat specific medical conditions, such as minor aches and muscle soreness, or conditions like arthritis.

HOW TO USE A TOPICAL

Putting on a topical is second nature if you’re used to applying normal, non-infused lotions. Rub a generous amount of the topical on the targeted area on the body, and do so thoroughly to help the topical fully absorb into the skin. You can apply directly on the skin with no preparation or briefly wash the area you wish to coat with the topical for clean application. Some even take a warm shower or bath before applying, which opens pores on the skin, making it easier for a topical to be applied.

It’s also certainly okay for a consumer to continue to apply the topical more than once a day in order to better feel relief, as needed. Depending on the topical, you may begin to feel a cooling or heating sensation—this is normal! That’s just the effects of the topical beginning to work its magic.

DISCLAIMER

Regardless of your preferred method of consumption, it is important to pay attention to your body. Like with anything you put in or on your body, you will develop a tolerance over time, so you may find yourself increasing the amount you consume eventually. However, by repeating the steps outlined above, you should be on your way to continued enjoyment of cannabis.

 

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