Recently, Merriam-Webster named “pandemic” as its Word of the Year. It’s hard to argue with that choice. But assuming for a moment that 2020 hasn’t been defined by the coronavirus pandemic, I think you’ll agree that a case could be made for “CBD.” Of course, it isn’t a word so much as an abbreviation, but you get the point. CBD, or cannabidiol, is everywhere these days. So popular has it become, that US consumer CBD sales are projected to hit approximately $1.8 billion by 2022. That’s a lot of greenbacks earmarked for a supplement that only recently gained traction with the general public.
Put simply, CBD is good for you. It has considerable therapeutic properties that we’ll get into presently. It also has tremendous versatility and flexibility—and that is a major aspect of its appeal. You can derive the benefits of CBD in a seemingly infinite number of ways: oils, creams, edibles, beverages, capsules, wholesale CBD and, most importantly, bath bombs.
Why would you use a CBD bath bomb, you ask?
Well, why wouldn’t you? That’s the short answer. If you’re interested in the longer answer, keep reading.
What exactly is CBD and what can it do for you?
We’re not conducting a botany lesson here, so I’ll make this snappy. CBD is one of the scores of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds responsible for marijuana’s effects. They work by binding themselves to receptors in our endocannabinoid systems.
Unlike its fellow cannabinoid THC, CBD isn’t psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t get you high. Instead, it works in sync with chemicals in our brains that moderate things like stress, mood, sleep and pain. Think of it as a natural supplement for your central nervous system.
CBD has the ability to alleviate a host of physical and psychological symptoms, such as seizures, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation and chronic pain, among others. Best of all, CBD offers these health benefits with little or no side effects. As numerous studies have illustrated, it’s very well-tolerated and entirely safe.
CBD in bath bombs
With all that in mind, you may be wondering whether a bath bomb is an effective means of getting CBD into your system. Absolutely it is, and here’s why. A lot of people don’t realize that skin is an organ—the largest organ in the human body, in fact. Like other organs, our skin contains a myriad of endocannabinoid receptors.
When you apply CBD topically, it’s absorbed by the skin and promptly bindq
