Cannabidiol has become a new trend in skin care? Should consumers use with caution

In recent years, in the beauty industry, especially in foreign countries, a new concept of CBD "cannabidiol" skin care has emerged. Many brands have also launched CBD-related products such as moisturizers, facial masks and creams. It is claimed that this ingredient has anti-inflammatory, repairing, anti-oxidant, and even improving eczema effects, making many consumers crazy. Is CBD really effective? This article invites Dr. Chen Houyi, a specialist in dermatology, to analyze the effects of CBD and the precautions when using it.

In addition, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FDA currently only approved one CBD product and one prescription drug product for the treatment of two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, while adding CBD to food or labeling it It is illegal to sell CBD for dietary supplements.

Does CBD have substantial effects on the skin? Can CBD also treat...?

Some CBD products are legally sold in the United States, such as beauty products. Since CBD has an endocannabinoid structure, it can achieve anti-oxidation and anti-inflammatory effects. But how to define whether a product is legal is still full of gray areas. Despite this, CBD beauty products are still supported by many users without sufficient evidence of medical efficacy.

In addition to the externally applied CBD skin care products, there are also oral CBD products used for relaxation, sleep aid, sedation, and even pain relief. However, there is still no uniform target for safe dosages around the world. Consumers should take care to avoid side effects.

Are CBD products suitable for any type of skin? Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid using it

It is said that the anti-inflammatory ingredients of CBD can treat skin problems such as rosacea and acne, but Dr. Chen Houyi, a specialist in dermatology, pointed out that there is not enough medical research on CBD for the treatment of skin. Since there is not enough reliable information to know whether CBD is safe, and there are many alternative products for CBD, such as delta-8 THC oil, consumers can choose other products first. On the other hand, although CBD is a product made of natural ingredients and plant extracts, there are also opportunities for sensitivity. Consumers are advised to test for sensitive skin before use. If there are sensitive conditions such as redness and itching, they should seek medical advice as soon as possible and stop the product immediately.

Although CBD is generally well tolerated, it still causes side effects such as dry mouth, diarrhea, decreased appetite, lethargy, and fatigue; it also has the opportunity to counteract other drugs that consumers are taking (such as anticoagulants).

It is important to note that according to the US National Library of Medicine's research on the potential safety hazards of CBD, CBD may be unsafe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and may even be harmful to the fetus or baby. To maintain safety, avoid use.

CBD may become the general trend of emerging skin care products in the future?

Hong Kong people have always been keen to try new things and new products, but the actual effect of CBD on skin management remains to be seen. "How much content or concentration is the safe range? The higher the concentration, the higher the effect?" There is still not sufficient scientific study to confirm this fact. However, I believe that there will be more CBD clinical studies and trials in the future, and the fight for legal status and regulation in Hong Kong will make CBD beauty products a boom. By then, consumers will have more reliable choices.