Not too long ago, few people outside of the scientific community and serious cannabis enthusiasts even knew what cannabidiol (CBD) was. Now, it’s everywhere. In addition to CBD oil, which has been around for a while, buyers can now purchase creams, tinctures, gummies, vape pens, and more. The question is, which of these products is the best?
CBD Creams
CBD creams are designed for topical application, which means they only reach certain areas of the body. While CBD is absorbed through the skin, creams, lotions, and balms won’t get it into users’ bloodstreams to produce systemic effects. For that, see recommended dose guidelines for other CBD products. CBD creams are best for people who want quick relief from muscle soreness, arthritis pain, and skin issues like rosacea, psoriasis, and certain types of acne.
CBD Oil
CBD oil is an old standby when it comes to ingestible forms of the compound. Made from hemp, it is non-psychoactive, instead offering a range of therapeutic benefits. CBD oil has versatility on its side. People can use it sublingually to get quick results, incorporate it into drinks or homemade edibles to mask the taste, or even make their own topical products.
CBD Gummies
CBD gummies are tasty edibles that are manufactured using CBD oil in professional food processing facilities, although, as with topicals, some people also prefer to make gummies at home. Gummies are an excellent option for those who want a discrete and delicious way to take CBD orally. They won’t provide exceptionally fast results, but they make it easy to get dosing right and are highly portable.
CBD Capsules
Like gummies, CBD capsules are discrete and portable. However, they’re designed to be taken like pills, not eaten. Some people prefer to take CBD in capsule form since they can simply add it to the rest of their daily wellness supplements and medications, reducing the likelihood of forgetting to take it. Of course, those who have trouble swallowing pills should opt for a different administration method.
CBD Vape Pens and Juice
Disposable vape pens and CBD vape juice for refillable models are good options for people who want immediate results and don’t mind inhalation as an ingestion method. While the vapor produced contains no smoke and is thought to be less dangerous than smoking as a result, there’s still a good deal of research to be done on the subject. For right now, most people who use vape juice or pens are either current or former smokers or use other types of vapes.
Which Option Is the Best?
After learning a little about all of the options available, most people realize that no one type of CBD product’s best for everyone. Creams are great for topical use but they can’t be ingested. Vaping offers extremely fast results but not everyone is comfortable with the technology. Gummies and capsules make taking CBD easy but they don’t start working immediately. Those who aren’t sure which type of CBD to use may want to start by giving a few different ingestion methods a shot.