CBD has been one of the most widely discussed and researched natural wellness products over the last few years. There have been almost endless streams of articles and research papers highlighting different potential health benefits that can be experienced from using CBD products on a regular basis.
Among the many benefits that have made CBD such a popular area of interest are a number of natural remedies that affect a wide range of women’s health concerns. From the best CBD balm to CBD edibles and therapeutic oils, there are a number of ways that women can use CBD to improve their wellness.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common benefits that have made CBD oil such a popular wellness product for women.
#1 Sleep and anxiety
One of the most popular reasons that women choose to use CBD oils is because of their ability to help reduce stress and anxiety while also helping to improve the quality of sleep. A lack of sleep has been found only to amplify the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Using CBD as part of a nighttime routine can help the body to relax and achieve a much better and healthier night’s sleep.
Sleep disturbances have been found to be a common menopause complaint, with some studies showing that CBD can provide an effective solution to such sleep problems. Equally, the anti-anxiety benefits of CBD can be useful for removing some of the stress surrounding sleep itself, especially when this is something that has become a difficulty.
#2 Hormonal imbalance
Early studies have shown that CBD oil can be effectively used to provide relief to women suffering from a hormonal imbalance. While these studies are very much in their early stages, the results far show a great deal of promise.
It has been found that CBD can help to regulate the secretion of the hormone cortisol, which is associated with stress and anxiety. Taking a small dose of CBD oil on a daily basis could help to regulate the secretion of not just cortisol but also other hormones that can cause noticeable effects when not balanced within the body.
In particular, CBD oil has been found useful for managing hormone imbalances as they often contain additional omega fatty acids and gamma-linoleic acid. Both of these additions that can be found in CBD oils also help to balance the secretion of hormones within the body.
#3 Healthy hair and nails
The use of CBD oil in both hair and nail care products is thought to help promote their healthy growth and result in glowing hair and salon-style nails. There are many products such as CBD infused shampoos and CBD hand creams that make it easy to provide these areas of the body with a healthy dose of CBD.
Using CBD topicals such as shampoo and creams allows for specific areas of the body to be targeted with a higher dose while leaving the rest of the body almost unaffected.
Some have speculated that switching to a CBD infused shampoo can help strengthen hair follicles helping hair to grow stronger and healthier. Similar effects are thought to occur when CBD is used in cream form on nails for long thick nails that leave you feeling as though you have spent the afternoon at your favorite nail salon.
#4 Beauty
CBD oil has become a common feature in many beauty products, including face creams and home spa treatment kits. The CBD topical industry is currently one of the fastest areas within the CBD market, offering people a healthier alternative to the traditional skincare products they are used to.
In particular, anti-aging serums are featuring CBD oil as an additional ingredient using the anti-inflammatory properties found in CBD oil to help fight the signs of aging. It is possible to swap out almost every face balm, cream, and serum with a CBD infused option that packs many of the same benefits only with the added bonus of CBD.
CBD oil within the face and body creams can also be an effective way to target and reduce acne, skin rashes, and eczema. CBD oil bases creams are a simple way to target problematic areas of skin without having to make any drastic changes to one’s skincare routine.
About the author:
Kayla Burns’ passion for learning everything about CBD and the cannabis industry as a whole began when she first began studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Central Michigan University. Over the last several years, Kayla has managed to divide her time between sharing her knowledge of CBD through her articles on Way of Leaf and devoting as much of her time as possible to educating people about the therapeutic effects of cannabis.
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