What cannabis cream could do for your skin

If you’ve ever suffered from a chronic skin problem or disease, you know that it’s not just physically uncomfortable, it’s psychologically uncomfortable too…

You’ve felt the stares. You’ve answered a million well-meaning questions. And you’ve spent years feeling like you need to hide your skin under heavy makeup or clothes just to feel “normal.”

But if you feel alone in your struggle, you should know that millions of Americans deal with chronic or acute skin conditions just like you. The most common are:

  • Acne
  • Hives
  • Herpes
  • Shingles
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Rosacea
  • Rashes
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Skin cancer

Any one of these conditions can take a psychological and physical toll on you. Many of them cause pain, itching and discomfort. But, even worse, they could impact your self-esteem and hold you back in your life…

So, what can you do to keep chronic skin issues from keeping you down?

Well, based on the latest research, you could turn to a popular medicinal herb for life-changing relief from your chronic skin problems… cannabis

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Using cannabinoid cream for what ails you

Typically, when you think of medicinal marijuana, you picture people smoking or eating it. But there’s another way to get medicinal benefits from the marijuana plant… rubbing it on your skin.

Nowadays, there are creams made from cannabinoids (bioactive compounds in the marijuana plant). And these cannabinoids can have powerful anti-inflammatory effects on your skin when they’re applied externally…

In fact, a recent analysis of scientific literature conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found that cannabinoid cream has the potential to help a multitude of skin issues… especially those with a strong itch factor.

One study these researchers reviewed found that applying cannabinoid cream twice per day for three weeks completely cures a painful, red, itchy skin condition called pruritus in nearly 40 percent of people who try it. Now, this was a small study (only 21 participants). But those results sure sound promising. Especially since painful, red, itchy skin is characteristic of so many skin diseases.

The researcher who led the analysis, Dr. Robert Dellavalle, MD, believes cannabinoids relieve skin conditions like pruritus because they have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which has been demonstrated in numerous animal studies too.

One study, for example, found that the cannabinoid THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) reduced swelling and inflammation in mice. And another study found that mice with melanoma who were injected with THC saw a significant decrease in tumor growth.

Cannabis-based relief without the high

If you have skin problems but the idea of getting “stoned” is a major turn off for you, I have good news. Cannabinoid cream has little to no psychotropic effect… which means they won’t get you high.

Of course, if you don’t live in a state where marijuana is legal, you may be wondering how you can get your hands on cannabinoid cream. Your best bet is to check online…

Many online stores sell creams that contain CBD, a different cannabinoid than THC. CBD is also a powerful anti-inflammatory, but since it doesn’t have the psychoactive properties of THC, you can get it in most states.

On the other hand, if you’d rather not deal with the complications of finding a cannabis-based cream, consider trying curcumin cream. It can offer amazing help for psoriasis, burns and other skin ailments.

Sources:

  1. Cannabinoids may soothe certain skin diseases, say researchers — University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  2. P. Dellavalle, et al. “The role of cannabinoids in dermatology.” — Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017.
Jenny Smiechowski

By Jenny Smiechowski

Jenny Smiechowski is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition and the environment. Her work has appeared in online and print publications like Chicagoland Gardening magazine, Organic Lifestyle Magazine, BetterLife Magazine, TheFix.com, Hybridcars.com and Seedstock.com.

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