The Difference Between CBD and Hemp Skin Care

Everything You Need to Know About CBD and Hemp Seed Oil in Skin Care

February 13, 2019 by Jesa Marie Calaor First Published: February 8, 2019

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What Is the Difference Between CBD Oil and Hemp Oil?

First, it's important to note that both are nonpsychoactive, which means they won't cause any mind-altering effects. CBD (short for cannabidiol) oil is created from one of the 100 active chemical compounds in the cannabis plant and is a longtime home remedy for pain and inflammation. "It has been used to used for centuries to successfully provide pain relief," said Capobianco. Hemp oil, on the other hand, is created by pressing the hemp plant or hemp seeds and infusing them in products. CBD is extracted from certain species of hemp plant.

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