Cannabidiol, a vibrant ingredient. Have you ever heard of it? And the term CBD, is it familiar to you? If not, starting today that will change. We are talking about a compound from the cannabis plant that does not cause toxic or hallucinogenic effects in our body, and can have a medicinal and therapeutic effect on it.
Associated with the regulation of our mood, CBD is associated with the reduction of symptoms linked to anxiety, as it contains components capable of modulating the response of our neurotransmitters – dopamine and serotonin –, promoting our well-being through its anxiolytic effect. and antidepressant. According to various research studies, and according to Brazilian doctor Mohamad Barakat, oils that come from this plant have a high neuroprotective action, improving our quality of life and also helping us with problems related to sleep, treating insomnia.
CBD and the beauty of our skin
Over recent times, cannabidiol has been present assiduously in beauty and well-being articles, demystifying less common issues positive and recommendable ideas that could be associated with it. Representing A first for the skincare industry, this ingredient has been gaining strength, being classified as an anti-inflammatory.
According to scientific investigations carried out to understanding the veracity of these alleged benefits, cannabis presents, in fact, medicinal properties capable of treating pain and anxiety, while at the same time playing an important role in the area of beauty and well-being.
CBD is just one of more than 100 different compounds that make up the essence of the cannabis plant. However, it does not present any psychoactive properties, as it does not contain sufficient levels of the substance responsible for altering the mind's perceptions.
Often used as an oil and lotion to treat certain inflammations and reduce pain, CBD is strongly suggested as a potential killer of acne-related skin problems (although more clinical research is needed). Still, it was this last possibility – which was proven in minimal doses – that caught the attention of beauty giants on a global scale, with countless products being created that featured this “miracle” ingredient in their composition.
Sunburn, inflammation, rosacea and acne are some of the skin problems that, according to various studies, can be reduced through the use of CBD, thanks to all its anti-inflammatory properties.
Even though all this requires many more studies, the fact is that hemp seed oil – which contains CBD – is rich in nutrients and is full of benefits that go beyond CBD alone, also containing chlorophyll, which treats pigmentation, vitamins A and E, which help reduce wrinkles, and flavonoids antioxidants, which reduce the negative influences of free radicals that affect our skin.
The question of legality
The legality of cannabis varies from country to country country. In Portugal, all products that do not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – a substance that represents “the bad part” of this plant, as it has a psychoactive effect on the brain and the central nervous system – are cool. A product that does not contain this component harmful, respects European and Portuguese standards, and is therefore legal, if contains only CBD, which is the healthy substance in cannabis .
If you are interested in testing one of these products, speak to your dermatologist and try to understand whether this will be the best option for your case. Always choose cosmetics from trusted brands.
The first substance based on this plant has already been approved in Portugal.
In addition to the benefits for the skin, this wonder of Nature is associated, according to studies carried out, with a countless number of benefits for our health, namely brain rejuvenation, the reduction of sleep apnea, the prevention of diabetes , anxiety relief, among many others.
The first substance in Portugal based on this plant is now available completely legally. The company Tilray , a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of medicinal cannabis , has just received authorization to make the first substance with this component for medicinal purposes available to Portuguese patients, in accordance with Portuguese legislation. The marketing authorization was issued by the National Authority for Medicines and Health Products – INFARMED, whose rigor is internationally recognized.
In Portugal, the use of preparations and substances based on the cannabis plant for medicinal purposes is approved for several indications, in cases where it is determined that conventional treatments do not produce the expected effects, including chronic pain (associated with diseases cancer or the nervous system); spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries; nausea and vomiting (resulting from chemotherapy, radiotherapy and combined therapy for HIV and hepatitis C medication) and appetite stimulation in palliative care for patients undergoing oncological treatments or with AIDS.
