Have you heard about CBD? Chances are you have. It’s all over the news, the internet, health food stores, you name it.
CBD is an oil that is derived from the cannabis plant (aka – marijuana). However… CBD does not have any psychotropic properties to it – meaning it will not get your “stoned” or “high.” The part of the cannabis plant that gets you stoned is TCH. CBD and TCH are two different things.
There are CBD products for just about anything that ails you, from stress to difficulty sleeping, and from pain to anxiety. Whether or not they actually work is an individual thing. Some people swear by them, while others don’t notice a difference at all.
I have tired a variety of CBD products, mostly to help with my inability to get a good night’s sleep. Some CBD products do seem to help me, and others do not. Some products, like gummies and chocolates with CBD seem to do absolutely nothing for me. On the flip side, I did try water infused with CBD. It didn’t help me sleep, but it did help me focus better (which I honestly don’t think was one of it’s benefits). When I say it helped me focus, it’s as if a cloud was lifted out of my head and I was able to get some much reading, writing and list making done. It was awesome! Too bad the product was about $5/bottle (there is no way I could afford that on a daily basis).
There are no beauty products infused with CBD to help provide people with some of the added benefits of CBD.
NxN (Nurture by Nature) has a beauty line that does NOT contain CBD, however, some of their popular products are now also available with CBD infused into them, for customers who are looking for that little extra “something.”
I was sent the following products from NxN to review.
Glow Remedy CBD Power to Foam Exfoliator
Deep Cleans, Renews, Smoothes, Polishes & Detoxifies
Soothe while Exfoliating with 90mg of CBD, Activated Bamboo Charcoal, Oat Proteins & Blueberry Extracts
- Unique powder to foam formula gently buffs skin to reveal a more radiant, healthy-looking complexion
- Infused with 90mg of Soothing CBD Extract
- Spherical Microcrystalline Cellulose gently exfoliates without scratching or damaging skin cells
- Activated Bamboo Charcoal draws out impurities and toxins
This is an unusual exfoliater. Normally the exfoliaters that I use come in a cream or lotion-like consistory. This product is a powder that you add water to.
It took several times to figure out just the right amount to use on my face.
It might just be my skin, or maybe I used too much of the product, but I found it a bit abrasive. I did use water to make it into a foam, but after I rinsed it off my face, my face felt like I scrubbed too hard.
I can’t really comment much on the benefits of this product. It just wasn’t for me.
Balance Beam Oil Control CBD Moisturizer
Control Oil & Shine
with 90mg CBD, Watermelon, Rosehip, Apple & Lentil Fruit Extracts
- Multitasking, oil control moisturizer balances hydration
- Infused with 90 mg of CBD
- Deeply penetrating actives soften skin
- Multi-fruit Extracts lock in nutrients and minimizes the visible signs of aging
I don’t have an issue with oily skin or shininess (thankfully). I did as a teen, but as an adult, my skin balanced out. I don’t even have a “T zone” like some people have.
As a moisturizer, this product works very well. I like how it makes my skin feel soft. My face feels sufficiently hydrated when I use this product. I tend to get dry patches on my face, and this product helped to minimize and eliminate those spots (or perhaps it was a combination of NxN product that did that).
Power Detox Clear Complexion CBD Mask
Clear Congested Pores
with 90mg of CBD, Green Clay and Kaolin, Fermented Red Ginseng, Orange Peel & Grapefruit Extracts
- Super-charged mask penetrates deep into pores to draw out toxins
- Infused with 90 mg of CBD
- Detoxifies and eliminates dirt, oil and shine
- Firms and tones the appearance of skin
This is a nice product. I can’t tell you the last time I used a mask on my face. My skin felt very clean and refreshed after I used it. It’s the same feeling I get when I wash my face in the shower. My skin felt so nice (especially after using one of the NxN moisturizers afterwards), that I didn’t want to put any make up on. I loved how refreshed my face felt.
Zero Gravity Whipped CBD Day Cream
Moisturizes & Reduces Puffiness
with 90mg CBD, Squalane, Marine Algae, Seagrape, Sea Buckthorn & Raspberry Seed
- Lightweight, powerful moisturizer
- Infused with 90 mg of CBD
- Patent-pending whipped technology is effortlessly absorbed
- Locks in hydration
I wear moisturizer ALL THE TIME. Even if I don’t wear any make up, or I’m just hanging out at home. Never a day goes by that I don’t apply moisturizer at least twice a day (AM and PM).
This is a great moisturizer that really does hydrate your skin. I love that it’s fast absorbing and I honestly don’t feel like I am wearing anything on my face when I use it, especially on non-make up day. I’ve used moisturizers in the past that left a heavy, or greasy, feeling on my face. I don’t like that. With this moisturizer it didn’t feel like I was wearing a thing on my face.
A few weeks ago I had a really bad allergic reaction to medication I was prescribed. It was so bad that I had a high fever for over 24 hours and a rash from head to toe (literally!). I ended up in the emergency room.
The rash was all over my face. I look like I had been in a bad accident (fire?). It was horrible. I was embarrassed to go out. I stayed home until all the marks were gone on the visible parts of my body (face, arms…).
I was using this product, and the Beauty Sleep product (see below) on my face when I had the rash. I would use this product in the AM and the Beauty Sleep in the PM.
The rash on my face disappeared A LOT quicker than the rash on the rest of my body. I am grateful for that.
I don’t know if it was these products and/or the CBD. All I know is that my face cleared up a lot quicker than the rest of my body.
Beauty Sleep CBD Infused Hydration Mask
Intense Moisture Mask Calms Skin Overnight
with 45mg CBD, Cloud Burst Moisture Technology™, Marine Algae, Seagrape, Licorice Root & Chia Seed Extract.
- Invisible, lightweight, wearable hydration mask locks in intense moisture
- Infused with 45 mg of CBD to help calm sensitive skin overnight
- Licorice Root helps even the appearance of skin tone
I wash my face very morning, whether it’s in the sink or the shower. Regardless of what my plans are for the day, I need to have a clean face.
Sometimes I feel the need to wash my face immediately when I get up, because I can’t stand the heaviness or feeling of the moisturizer or beauty product I used before going to bed. I do not feel the need to that with this product. I don’t feel like I am wearing anything on my face.
I am writing this post at 7:30 AM. I’ve been up for almost two hours now and I have not yet washed my face. I don’t feel a need to rush and do that because I don’t feel like there is anything on my face.
I have been using this product every night. I always use a moisturizer at night. It absorbs quickly and it’s so lightweight that you don’t feel like you are wearing anything at all.
I mentioned this product above, and my bad experience with the rash.
I should mention that I am sometimes sensitive to products (that might be the case with the exfoliator). I have not had any issues with any of these products (except the one mentioned). I also sometimes have redness in my face (especially my cheeks). I feel like these products and/or the CBD helped to sooth my skin and reduce the redness. That is a great thing, especially when I go out in public with no make up on. I don’t want to look like I am blushing (which is how my cheeks look sometimes).
Surprisingly, these products are affordable. My family and I live on a tight budget. I simply cannot afford to spend $50+ on face cream. I cringe when I have to spend $8 on mascara. I’m far from being “cheap.” I just don’t want to spend too much.
These products are all currently $21.60 (each) on their website. Their normal price is $24. Even at that price ($24), I think they are affordable, especially considering they are infused with CBD. If you have ever purchased CBD products before, you know how incredibly expensive they can be.
A little bit goes a long way with these products too. You don’t need to put globs of them on your face. Just a little bit is all you need.
If you are interested in learning more about these and other (non-CBD) products from NxN, visit NxNBeauty.com. The brand can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.