Skincare Self-Care Special

You couldn’t move last year without reading all about CBD aka cannabidiol - it seemed to be in everything from oils, moisturisers, toothpaste, and patches.

So what exactly is CBD and how does it benefit us. Paula Francis, co-founder of wellness brand, Superfoodlx breaks it down for us.

What exactly is CBD?

CBD is an extraction from the cannabis or hemp plant. It is different to THC (Tetrohydrocannabinol) which is part of the plant that creates the high associated with smoking marijuana. As humans we all have a digestive system, endocrine system and respiratory system but we also have an endocannabinoid system which helps regulate our mood appetite and memory.

What are the benefits of CBD?

By using CBD it can support our endocannabinoid system and consequently help reduce anxiety pain, inflammation and manage weight loss, negative moods, sleep disorders and feelings of acute stress.

How can it be incorporated into self care?

I personally use CBD not only for scalp care but predominantly for stress reduction particularly when my work load is heavy or just generally feeling wound up form lockdown emotional and social repercussions.

How does SuperFoodLx use CBD?

The concept of CBD was introduced into the SuperFoodLx hair wellness range in response to so many of our female customers knowing that their hair loss was due to a stress response. Having CBD as part of our range really demonstrates the need to care for the whole body system from the inside out to achieve your own optimum hair growth.

SuperfoodLx also have a CBD Oil that can be taken orally. You can use it for joint pain, insomnia, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, general pain management, inflammation, general bone and brain health.