Cannabis-based CBD creams are now widely available, promoting their various skin care and pain-relieving benefits. These products come in different scents, like mint or rosemary, as well as in the form of a lotion or bar similar in texture to traditional skin creams. These specialty cannabis products can be quite expensive and have limited variety depending on where you shop. How to make cannabis skin cream may be easier than you think if you’re able to follow a straightforward recipe. If you are making canna lotion cream, here are a few of our favorite recipes that can help reduce body soreness and treat skin conditions.
These topical cannabis skin creams are great for relieving pain in localized areas, as well as soothe cramps and reduce redness caused by inflammation. Infused cannabis lotion is the perfect remedy for those suffering with chronic pain such as muscle aches during work. For those worried about accidentally getting high at the office, cannabis topical cream applied directly to the skin does not produce a psychoactive effect, so there is no need to be concerned. These creams allow people to experience the healing effects of CBD without any of the taste or odor associated with cannabis. Whether you are looking to effectively relieve muscle spasms or need help getting rid of pesky wrinkles, how to make cannabis skin cream is a useful skill to have.
Cannabis Skin Cream Recipe
Making canna lotion cream at home is simple with this easy to follow recipe. To get started you will need a few key ingredients and equipment.
Ingredients and equipment:
- 7-10 grams of ground, dried cannabis (increase or decrease portion for desired effect). We’ll show you how to dry and grind your cannabis buds in the instructions below
- 1 ½ cups of coconut oil
- ⅓ cup of olive oil
- ⅓ cup of beeswax
- 1 cup of Aloe Vera gel
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 2 tablespoons of shea butter
- Your choice of essential oils (we recommend lavender or orange)
- 1 baking sheet
- Cheesecloth
- Food processor or spice grinder
- Double boiler
- A canning jar with a lid for storage
Instructions for making canna lotion cream:
- Preheat your oven to 230 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Break up your dried buds into small pieces.
- Spread the pieces on a baking sheet.
- Bake the cannabis for 35 minutes.
- Move the cannabis every 10 minutes to ensure even baking.
- After 35 minutes, check the cannabis. It should be a light to medium brown color and has dried out. If it’s not, put it back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on to make sure it does not burn.
- When baking is complete, remove the cannabis from the baking sheet and let cool.
- Once cooled, put it in a food processor or spice grinder and pulse until the cannabis is coarsely ground.
- Mix 1 ½ cup of coconut oil and ⅓ cup of olive oil in a double boiler.
- Heat ingredients on low until they are combined, stirring continuously.
- Mix ground cannabis into the coconut/olive oil mixture.
- Continue stirring on low for 20 more minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove from heat and pour mixture through a cheesecloth to remove excess plant matter.
- In the double boiler, heat ⅓ cup of beeswax until it becomes a liquid.
- Add the coconut oil/olive oil/cannabis mixture and stir on low until thoroughly combined.
- Once combined, remove from heat and add in 1 cup of Aloe Vera gel, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, 2 tablespoons of shea butter, and 1 or 2 drops of your favorite essential oil.
- Transfer the mixture into a canning jar for storage.
Application methods and desired effect:
Like most cosmetics, when applying cannabis skin cream you should avoid contact with your eyes, do not ingest, and as a safety precaution you should keep it out of reach of small children. For pain relief, determine where the pain is coming from before applying cream. For example, if you have a headache, applying cream to your neck or temples will do a better job alleviating pain than applying it directly to your forehead. We recommend applying cannabis cream to your joints and muscles such as your knees and elbows to get the strongest effect. This cream is also anti-bacterial and contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can be an effective treatment for skin problems like rashes, burns, eczema or even psoriasis.
Cannabis Acne Cream Recipe
For those suffering from acne, here is a simple acne cream recipes that uses CBD oil instead of ground cannabis. CBD acne cream is a natural way to soothe your skin from the inflammation caused by acne and help reduce red spots.
Ingredients and equipment:
- 1/4 cup of raw organic shea butter
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder
- 250mg CBD oil
- 2 teaspoon of rosehip seed oil
- 6 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 6 drops of lavender essential oil
- Double boiler
- A small container
Instructions for making canna lotion cream:
- In a double boiler, heat and melt the shea butter until it is completely liquefied.
- Once liquefied, remove from heat and let cool down until slightly warm.
- Once the shea butter has cooled a little, add all the oils, followed by the vitamin C powder and mix thoroughly.
- Once completely mixed, pour the liquid into a clean dry container and refrigerate overnight.
Application method:
You should clean your face with warm water and then dry your skin before applying your cannabis acne cream. By gently exfoliating your face, you are removing surface dirt and opening your pores with the warm water which will allow the CBD cream to be most effective. Once your face is dry, apply the cream to your entire face, focusing on the acne-affected areas.
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