{"id":7921,"date":"2019-02-08T10:18:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T18:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/?p=7921"},"modified":"2019-02-28T14:21:51","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T22:21:51","slug":"5-cannabis-topicals-that-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/5-cannabis-topicals-that-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Cannabis Topicals That Actually Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As cannabis use has entered the national conversation about pain management and holistic care, non-smokable forms of cannabis have increasingly grown in popularity \u2013 including many cannabis products that do not produce \u201chigh\u201d (psychotropic) effects.\u00a0This shift in cannabis use may have helped destigmatize cannabis for some individuals, and the increased market for alternative consumption methods has redefined the ways that cannabis can be used to help treat certain ailments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of this may be due to rising consumption rates among Baby Boomers, many of whom use cannabis to treat pain while minimizing the use of pharmaceutical medications. One study from New York University\u2019s School of Medicine reports that cannabis use has increased by 71% among adults over the age of 50. And that increase in cannabis consumption is not just for Rolling Stones reunion shows; many Baby Boomers are using cannabis to supplement their prescription drug needs. A University of Georgia report estimates that Medicare has so far seen savings of over <a href=\"https:\/\/dopemagazine.com\/boomers-knock-knock-knocking-cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$165 million in prescription costs<\/a> in states where medical cannabis has been legalized.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There\u2019s a clear trend which shows that consumers across all demographics increasingly want options that don\u2019t involve smoking. But what\u2019s so special about topicals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let\u2019s start with the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid contents-list\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2>Her'es Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis Topicals:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">[Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#1' data-ps2id-offset=''>What Are Topicals?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#2' data-ps2id-offset=''>Will Cannabis Topicals Get Me Stoned?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#3' data-ps2id-offset=''>What Are The Best Cannabis Topicals To Use For My Needs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#4' data-ps2id-offset=''>How Do I Use Cannabis Topicals?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#5' data-ps2id-offset=''>What Should I Expect When Using Cannabis Topicals?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"content\" id=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">What Are Topicals?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis topicals include any skincare product that contains cannabis extracts. When skincare brands make products that contain cannabis, they\u2019re typically infusing an existing lotion, salve, or balm with cannabinoids that have been extracted from the cannabis plant. The most common cannabinoids found in topicals include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THC: the main psychotropic ingredient in cannabis. It\u2019s also the thing in cannabis that makes you feel stoned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD: a non-psychotropic cannabinoid that may offer certain health and wellness benefits without causing intoxication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some topicals contain both THC and CBD, while others contain just one or the other. CBD-only products can be sold in any state, but any product containing THC can only be sold through a licensed dispensary or delivery service in states with legal cannabis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Will Cannabis Topicals Get Me Stoned?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, using topicals \u2013 including those made with THC \u2013 will not cause intoxication. That\u2019s because cannabis topicals interact with the endocannabinoid system in your skin without actually entering the bloodstream and altering your brain chemistry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one exception to cannabis topicals not getting you stoned is cannabis transdermal patches. These products are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalqueenseeds.com\/blog-will-cannabis-topicals-make-you-fail-a-drug-test-n978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">similar to a nicotine patch<\/a>, and some patches can bypass the skin barrier, causing intoxication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because cannabis topicals (other than transdermals) do not cause intoxication, it\u2019s generally safe to assume that using topicals alone \u2013 without smoking, vaping, eating edibles, or using transdermals \u2013 will not cause you to fail a <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/naturally-pass-a-drug-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drug test<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\">What Are The Best Cannabis Topicals To Use For My Needs?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to this question depends on your specific needs. However, we here at Nugg have our fingers on the pulse of emerging cannabis brands and their medicinal and wellness products. Here are a few of our favorites, available for <a href=\"https:\/\/erba.nuggorder.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delivery in the LA area through Nugg Club<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Papa &amp; Barkley 1:3 Balm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This product contains a one-to-three ratio of CBD to THC. It comes in two sizes: 15 ml and 50 ml. Our experts recommend that you start by applying a nickel-sized portion of balm to a problem area, then gently rub the balm into that area until it\u2019s completely absorbed. Ingredients: Cannabis, Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Essential Oil Blend (Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender), Vitamin E Oil, Natural Terpenes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Apothecanna Extra Strength Creme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Expect a healing experience with Apothecanna\u2019s blend of organic compounds designed to relieve pain and inflammation. The Extra Strength Creme comes in eight-ounce bottles and contains 100 mg of CBD, along with arnica, peppermint, vitamins, and essential oils. There&#8217;s a long list of ingredients, from cannabis oil and organic sunflower oil to glyceryl stearate, arnica extract, organic juniper oil and phenoxyethanol. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>High Gorgeous \u201cIn Your Dreams\u201d Body Lotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; It\u2019s hard not to love a product that smells good and feels good. That\u2019s exactly what you can expect from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highgorgeous.com\/product-page\/in-your-dreams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Gorgeous product<\/a>. The \u201cIn Your Dreams\u201d body lotion is infused with lavender and chamomile, and each four-ounce jar contains a 2:1 ratio, offering 100 mg of THC and 50 mg of CBD. It\u2019s ideal for all-over external use and it\u2019s made without allergens like soy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Kush Queen Awaken Bomb<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This medicated bath bomb contains a one-to-one ratio of THC and CBD, serving up 25 mg of each for your therapeutic bathing pleasure. It\u2019s recommended that you soak for approximately 30 minutes to enjoy the full relaxing effects that this product offers. Ingredients: 100% Organic Peppermint Oil, Cannabidiol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium sulfate, Citric Acid, Cornstarch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Colors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Honey Pot Body Lotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Take comfort knowing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeypotproducts.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honey Pot<\/a> has won a prestigious Cannabis Cup award for their cannabis-infused body lotion. It\u2019s available in a two-ounce bottle (which contains 250 mg THC) or in an eight-ounce bottle (which has 1,000 mg THC). Both versions also contain lavender, aloe vera, and wildflower honey, along with a unique blend of essential oils.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">How Do I Use Cannabis Topicals?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using cannabis topicals couldn\u2019t be easier. First, determine what part of your body is currently achy, uncomfortable, or otherwise in need of relief. Make sure that part of your body is clean; if you haven\u2019t showered, you can use a wet towel or washcloth to remove any dirt and sweat that may have accumulated there. Apply a generous amount of topical to that body part, then gently massage the area until the topical is completely absorbed. Wash your hands when you\u2019re finished and reapply as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">What Should I Expect When Using Cannabis Topicals?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect gentle relaxation and some <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cbd-ointment-topical-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minor pain relief<\/a>. Remember that with severe and\/or chronic injuries, you probably won\u2019t get total instant relief of your symptoms. It\u2019s more like using a heating pad or soaking sore muscles in a hot bath: you\u2019ll definitely notice a difference, and ideally, your discomfort should be a little more tolerable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right product for your needs may require some trial and error. If a product that only contains CBD doesn\u2019t work for you, try something that combines CBD and THC. Because of a phenomenon known as the entourage effect, a blend of cannabinoids is often more effective than just a single isolated cannabinoid. You can also try experimenting with different ratios and concentrations of CBD and THC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><em>No matter what your<\/em> <em>needs<\/em><em> may be, there&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/erba.nuggorder.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nugg Club product<\/a> to help you find relief!\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As cannabis use has entered the national conversation about pain management and holistic care, non-smokable forms of cannabis have increasingly grown in popularity \u2013 including many cannabis products that do not produce \u201chigh\u201d (psychotropic) effects.\u00a0This shift in cannabis use may have helped destigmatize cannabis for some individuals, and the increased market for alternative consumption methods [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":7935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1108],"tags":[721,1397,1396,158,1452,1454,1453,1121,1040,120],"class_list":["post-7921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-topicals","tag-apothecanna","tag-cannabis-creme","tag-cannabis-topical","tag-cbd","tag-high-gorgeous","tag-honey-pot","tag-kush-queen","tag-nugg-club","tag-papa-barkley","tag-thc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7921"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7921"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7921\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}