By now you’ve probably heard of hemp and its non-psychoactive derivative CBD (no, you don’t get high!) that is being used for a wide variety of applications from pain relief to treating insomnia and soothing sore muscles to calming inflamed skin and treating acne. Suffice it to say, CBD is taking the beauty and health industry by storm. While there is a lot of buzz out there regarding this new-kid-on-the-block wonder ingredient, not all CBD products are created equal.
With new crops of brands sprouting up regularly, it can be hard to decipher quality and potency. That’s where the The Salon Project’s new CBD Beauty Corner comes into play. As you may or may not know, we’ve partnered up with The Salon Project at Saks Fifth Avenue and their wonderfully curated CBD Beauty Corner that is led by CBD experts and carries the best of CBD beauty in one shop. All the brands were carefully selected based on potency and expertise, so you will find an incredible variety of beauty and body care products that are effective and high quality.
For this round-up, we want to highlight the best beauty brands that focus exclusively on CBD. All the brands below were vetted and selected for efficacy and their specialization in CBD and are available online and at the CBD Beauty Corner at The Salon Project inside the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship in NYC.
CocoCanna
Featuring just two simple plant ingredients: extra virgin organic coconut oil and hemp extract, CocoCanna’s CBD body butter is excellent for even the most sensitive skin and has a variety of head-to-toe uses from moisturizing to removing makeup and soothing soreness inflammation. Whether you need a deep body moisture infusion or are looking to invigorate a parched complexion, CocoCanna provides long lasting relief and much needed hydration for all skin types. cococannalife.com
Mary’s Nutritionals
Mary’s Nutritionals has been around since 2015 and they were one of the first brands to launch an extensive line of CBD products. They make everything from facial skincare and body treatments to transdermal pain relief patches and pens. Their science-backed product line is considered one of the most premier, expert brands in CBD. marysnutritionals.com
Kiskanu
Kiskanu brings 20 years of cannabis industry experience to their line of CBD infused skincare products. Family owned and operated in Humboldt County, their products are handcrafted and made with organic CBD extract and cold-pressed virgin argan, coconut, sunflower and jojoba oils. kiskanu.com
Fine Healing Goods
This Austin-based brand uses Colorado-grown full spectrum CBD in its line of body care and tincture products. Their product line up consists of body lotions, exfoliants and bath soaks along with a variety of full spectrum Wellness Drops that can be used to boost mood, calm inflammation and improve general well-being. finehealinggoods.com
Ambika Herbals
Ambika Herbals is based on Ayurveda, a holistic approach that believes health depends on the balance of the mind, body, and spirit. Their line includes a variety of full spectrum CBD tinctures, salves, serums and body products meant to soothe the body and mind both internally and externally. ambikaherbals.com
Humble Flower Co
Humble Flower Co is based in Humboldt County and makes a small targeted line of full spectrum 200 mg CBD lotions, balms and oils. Their lotion comes in naturally scented and unscented versions so you can get all the benefits without fragrance if your skin is sensitive. Their face and body oil is naturally scented with calming ylang ylang and lavender that provides a calming aromatic experience. humbleflowerco.com
Highborn
This NYC-based line features CBD rollerball and fragrance mist applications for a variety of uses. Their mists and roll-on oils can be used from head to toe to relieve sore muscles, calm inflammation, and soothe the senses. highborn.nyc
Kana
This Los Angeles based Korean inspired skincare brand uses a proprietary blend of 28 plant-based ingredients along with full spectrum CBD in their lineup of facial products that include masks, serums, and oils. All their formulas are also paraben-free, vegan and cruelty-free. kanaskincare.com
Papa & Barkley
This brand offers an extensive line of CBD based tinctures, balms, supplements, transdermal patches, and skincare products. Their products do contain a legal amount of THC, so they do have a bit more pain-relieving properties than CBD alone. papaandbarkley.com
Tonic
This brand focuses on tinctures and topical treatments for internal and external relief. Their popular “Chill” tincture contains 400 mg or 800 mg of CBD and Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, and Passion flower to calm stress through GABA regulation. tonicvibes.com
Wildflower
Wildflower focuses on herbal-infused tinctures, topicals, vaporizers, soaps, and supplements. Along with full spectrum CBD, their products such as their muscle relaxing CBD Cool Stick contain herbal ingredients like peppermint and arnica to further soothe the skin and senses. buywildflower.com
Undefined Beauty
Undefined Beauty is an emerging new brand that currently features two CBD infused products: Indigo Rose Glow Gelee, a lightweight fast absorbing gel serum and their Indigo Rose Glow Elixier oil. Both products contain anti-flammatory CBD along with a blend of powerful healing oils such as rosehip seed, argan, and moringa. un-definedbeauty.com
Bonus: Us! (STYLEFOX Beauty)
We might be a little bias here, but we think our hemp-based Super Greens Detox Mask and Super Greens Clarifying Skin Booster are pretty amazing. While our speciality is in preservative-free vegan skincare, we hope to add more hemp infused products to our lineup. We truly believe in the hemp plant’s efficacy to calm inflammation and rejuvenate skin (just see the before and after photo below) and we’re excited to continue developing products to meet the ever growing demand for hemp-based skin care. stylefox.com
Excellent list! Papa & Barkley and Fine Healing Goods are definitely worth trying. Will have to explore some of the other brands listed here.