Can CBD Lotion Help Stop Aging?
Among all of the magnificent things that CBD lotion is capable of, is one of them a solution that will actually stop aging? In a roundabout way, there is a possibility. However, at this time there is not enough substantial evidence to support the theory. In any event, there are people from all around the planet that use CBD lotions and creams every day that absolutely love them. Why? Let’s take a deeper look.
What is in CBD Lotion?
Among the obvious ingredient of CBD, there are a plethora of other ingredients that could be infused into the makeup of the lotion. CBD can be infused with a number of other mediums that are beneficial for the skin and help to reduce inflammation on the skin due to conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
The main purpose of many lotions is to provide hydration for the skin and to soothe irritated or inflamed areas. Most of the CBD lotions and creams that are on the market are designed to pamper the skin and soothe it from any damage that it gets from daily exposure to damaging elements.
The theory is that if you combine the healing elements of CBD with the moisturizing capabilities of high-quality oils you will come up with a lotion that helps to nourish the skin, and seemingly defy aging.
CBD and Antioxidant Properties
A study that was published in 2019 on a government website clearly states that CBD has potential antioxidant properties because of the structure of its electrons. Keep in mind that an antioxidant is a type of cell that has the capacity to stop free radicals from causing damage to the other cells.
Although there are many types of antioxidants, the major similarity throughout all of them is that they have the capacity to interrupt free radical chain reactions which in turn transforms the free radicals into less damaging forms.
What are Free Radicals?
Free radicals are atoms that have become unstable in the body and cause damage to cells. These unstable components have been proven to cause various types of illness and aging. The more free radicals that we experience within our bodies, the more our cells become damaged. As time goes on, the damage to the cells begins to show up as aging in our faces and on our skin.
Imagine millions of tiny steel balls bouncing around inside of a plastic container at high speeds. After a while, these balls will cause great damage to the inside of the container, and might even break through the surface.
Free radicals run throughout our bodies and bounce all through our veins, organs, eyes, and everywhere else they enter. The only thing that helps to slow them down is antioxidants.
Free radicals can be introduced into our bodies in a plethora of ways. The sun is one of the larger sources of free radicals, followed by the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Different climates can introduce more or less free radicals depending on the severity of the sun’s rays, or the particles in the air.
Antioxidants and Free Radicals
Since the only thing that can truly stop free radicals from causing damage besides completely blocking them from entering the body are antioxidants, what better way to avoid aging than to take in a healthy amount of substances that are rich with antioxidant properties?
A healthy lifestyle that involves healthy eating and other beneficial elements will help to provide the body with a fair amount of antioxidants. It is fair to believe that enough antioxidants will slow down the aging process because they will block free radicals from causing damage. When the damage that causes aging slows down, so does the aging process.
The Luxury of CBD Lotion
If the CBD lotion that you use is made with high-quality ingredients, you will have a great solution for dry skin, irritated skin, and sun-damaged skin. A great lotion will have both antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory properties combined with moisturizing lotions and soothing minerals.
A common problem with skin is that it gets very dry and lacks moisture. Although one of the best ways to keep the skin healthy is to drink plenty of pure water, adding moisturizing agents directly to the skin can help to add enough hydration to make it look vibrant and healthy.
Another common problem with skin is inflammation or irritation caused by certain conditions. This irritation is caused by tiny parts of the skin become inflamed for one reason or another. Skin inflammation can be caused by a number of sources including allergies, poor diet, underlying health conditions, and common medical conditions that directly affect the skin.
When you apply an anti-inflammatory solution to inflamed skin you can calm the inflammation and get relief from the irritation. Sometimes the irritation can be itching and others it can be a burning sensation. In any event, the solution to inflammation is to reduce it or eliminate it.
CBD and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
There have been several authentic articles written that state that CBD has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties with several inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. This is not to say the CBD can cure arthritis, it simply states that CBD has demonstrated evidence of possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
The way that CBD interacts with the human body is still a mystery to scientists and researchers around the world. Research has shown that CBD actually attaches itself to endocannabinoid receptors within humans and can influence them to either send or not send messages throughout the body.
The endocannabinoid system within the human body is a network of receptors that can send and receive messages throughout the nervous system in order to create an environment of homeostasis. What this means is that CBD has the capacity to communicate with our nervous systems and direct signals to be sent that help to keep us in balance.
The endocannabinoid system moderates body vitals such as heart rate, metabolism, temperature, and blood pressure. Imagine the potential of an element that has so much influence over our system.
In any event, whether or not the way that CBD initiates its anti-inflammatory capabilities is through the endocannabinoid system, or by directly contacting the skin is not clear. However, if CBD is introduced to the body by way of skin lotion it has no way to hit the bloodstream. It is safe to believe that the lotion reaches the endocannabinoid receptors that are just under the surface of the skin and communicates with our system in this manner.
CBD Lotion and the Aging Process
Sometimes the areas under the skin that cause collagen production seem to die away and stop producing this substance that keeps skin supple and youthful. There is evidence to suggest that by stimulating glands under the skin you can help to revive the collagen-producing activities. Simply putting lotion on the skin in a regular fashion may help to bring more volume to the skin itself via the cells that are under the surface.
We discussed how antioxidants can help to slow down the aging process earlier in this article. CBD lotion has potential antioxidant properties because it had CBD in it. Companies can add other antioxidant-rich ingredients to further the power of anti-aging. As for CBD lotion itself being able to stop the aging process…probably not entirely. However, CBD does have the potential to help slow down the aging process if it is infused with other essential oils and rich ingredients.
