In these 3 scenarios, they have real benefits.
CBD has infiltrated just about every aspect of the wellness industry: food, drinks, and skincare, to name a few. And it’s increasingly seeping into spas, too.
While the ingredient is offered in services such as manicures, it’s best used directly on the skin during facials and bodywork because of its anti-inflammatory benefits, says Sarah Garland, senior manager of planning for EQX Body Lab in New York City.
If you can point to your pain:
Using CBD and manual massage on tight spots—the shoulders, low back, or neck, for example—can make your session more restorative by further easing inflammation. Topically, the compound takes about 60 minutes to settle in and works for about five hours post-application, says Peters. “It can transform a massage from simple bodywork to a specific performance-based treatment,” adds Garland.
If you have a skin condition:
Most major issues including eczema and rosacea stem from inflammation, says Garland. CBD facials can soothe it, thereby reducing redness.
If you’re stressed:
While a targeted approach can be effective, CBD can also alleviate chronic mental stress, Peters notes. Sleep deprivation and anxiety often signal a lack of life balance. By activating the endocannabinoid system, it shifts the body to a rest-and-digest state.