Marijuana and Makeup Industries Collide

Marijuana has been around for ages, but it is becoming a hot topic in the beauty community in particular.

Both Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and hemp oil may be beneficial to those with skin problems, such as inflammation or acne. Like other skin care products claim, they can help with wrinkles because they contain high amounts of vitamins A and D, which are vital to skin health.

Vitamin D absorbed through the skin can be metabolized into the hormone calcitriol, which helps the body absorb calcium. Vitamin A contains important compounds known as retinols. These encourage skin cell turnover and prevent the breakdown of collagen. Together, they help make the human body healthy inside and out by playing key roles in genetic regulation within cells.

The benefits of marijuana have been under heavy research by scientists since its legalization in some states. CBD oil and hemp oil, or hemp-seed oil, are not legal in all states, but companies are open to distribute products depending on how much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) they contain. The federal laws for this subject remain unclear, but state laws vary accordingly.

Many know how marijuana can support one’s emotional state and physical health by relieving pain from chronic diseases. CBD oil and hemp oil are both obtained from Cannabis sativa, but come from different strains. Hemp oil comes from one that is low in both THC and CBD and is extracted exclusively from cleaned seeds. CBD oil is extracted from the stalks, leaves, and flowers of strains that are high in CBD and low in THC. Neither contain significant amounts of THC and are designed this way in order to eliminate psychoactive effects.

Companies are creating products that contain CBD or hemp oil, though there is no particular reason for this beyond reaching out to a certain audience. For example, Milk Makeup has a product called Kush Mascara which contains CBD oil. According to Refinery29, Samantha Sasso said her lashes felt “softer and less tangled” without mascara on after using the product for three days.

Because skincare and makeup are so personal, another critical, yet informative stance on this comes from MarijuanaBreak, a website created to provide information about marijuana. It is always good to do a small test on a patch of skin to ensure there are no allergic reactions to the makeup. If itching or stinging occurs, it would be good to stop use of the product. If such a product works for ones’ skin, then they should use it.

Laura Vansteenvoort, 62, a staff member of Tutoring Center in the library, was asked if she would consider trying products with CBD oils in them. She said, “I would consider trying for family.” She elaborated on how members of her family have “aches and pains”  and they have heard about these products. When CBD products that help with skin were mentioned, she reiterated that she would try it out. An anonymous source said she has lotions with hemp oil in them, but she just bought them for the scents.

If people were more educated about the science behind these products, they might be more inclined to try them.