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This December, three new classes of cannabis products will be introduced to the market: edibles, extracts and topicals.<\/strong> This article will go over what topicals are and how they may be of use to medical cannabis patients.<\/em><\/h4>\n

\"\"\"\"Understanding Different Kinds of Topicals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The second phase of recreational legalization begins this mid-December with the long-awaited arrival of cannabis-infused topicals.<\/strong> But before we jump into discussing medical cannabis topicals, let’s break down what the term “topicals” actually means.<\/p>\n

Topical is the general umbrella term used to describe any kind of oil, lotion or cream that is designed to be used on the skin. Many industries from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical cannabis all utilize topicals in different ways and applications. Let’s have a look.<\/p>\n

\"\"Topicals in Cosmetics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

CBD-infused topicals have already caught on as a popular new trend in the cosmetics world. They are marketed as oils, creams and lotions with the expressed purpose of keeping the skin looking and feeling young, rejuvenated and healthy. Many of these beauty care products contain antibiotics, antiseptics, antifungals and anti-acne properties to further promote and maintain healthy skin. Such products come in many forms from sunscreens, moisturizers, balms and sprays.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Beauty Industry Becomes Early Adopter of CBD-Infused Products<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As the medical world started to uncover and understand CBD’s many health properties, especially as an anti-inflammatory, the cosmetics world quickly capitalized on the current buzz and began producing CBD-infused beauty products en masse.<\/p>\n

The newly minted union between the cosmetics industry and CBD made perfect sense given the fact that inflammation is often the main cause of unwanted acne, skin irritation, and skin aging. Cosmetic topicals continue to be a huge hit with consumers in North America and parts of Asia, like Korea and China. Currently, the financial forecast of CBD products in the Chinese market is valued at around $15 billion.<\/p>\n

Today, one can visit giant retailers like Sephora, Ulta and The Body Shop and discover a plethora of CBD-infused and hemp seed oil-infused beauty and personal care products.<\/p>\n

Difference Between CBD and Hemp-Seed Oil<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It’s very important to note that hemp-seed oil products are not the same as CBD-infused products. By law, hemp-seed oil products must not contain more than 0.3% THC. Due to its extremely low cannabinoid content, hemp seed oil doesn’t fall under the jurisdiction of the Cannabis Act. Instead, hemp-seed oil is compliant under the Industrial Hemp Regulation and Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetic Regulations.<\/p>\n

cosmetically-sold topicals that boast CBD and hemp-seed oil content are not<\/span> the same as the cannabis-infused products set to arrive on December 2019.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Topicals in Pharmaceuticals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Topicals sold through pharmacies include a wide class of lotions, creams, gels, ointments and even transdermal patches. This topical class is intended to treat common skin conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema and allergic skin reactions. These topical medications can be divided into two main categories: over-the-counter topicals and medicated creams. Also available are topical pain relievers that are used to provide relief from inflammation in localized areas such as the ankles, knees and elbows.<\/p>\n

\"\"Medical Cannabis Topicals\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The massive popularity surge of CBD has resulted in CBD being synthesized into convenient and increasingly user-friendly formats such as vegan gel caps, cannabis oils and oral sprays. Set to arrive in mid-December are cannabis topicals, which are cannabis-infused creams, lotions and oils that are intended to be applied to the skin to provide potential relief. These products may help improve or help to manage the following health issues:<\/span><\/p>\n