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Profile: Cannabidiol (CBD)
Commonly known as:
Cannabidiol, CBD.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Cannabidiol.
Extraction process:
Supercritical CO2 extraction.
Source:
Plant-based.
Botanical name:
Cannabis sativa L.
Family:
Cannabaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Leaves.
Provenance, origin:
Colombia.
Chemical characteristics:
Soluble in most vegetable oils and in organic apolar solvents.
Characteristics:
Emulsion, gel, true aqueous solution, oil.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Non-rinse products: between 0.01 - 2% (face) and between 0.01 - 0.4% (body); Rinse-off products: up to 5%.
Function:
Antioxidant, anti-seborrheic, skin conditioning agent, skin protective agent.
Properties:
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing, moisturising, regenerating, sebum-regulating.
Benefits:
All skin types, especially sensitive and reactive skin, acne-prone skin, and combination to oily skin; All hair types.
Details
Applications
Facial Care (serums, day and night creams, cleansing gels, makeup removal jellies/oils, lip balms, eye contour treatments, lotions, protective balms);
Body Care (biphasic body lotions, massage oils, hand and foot creams, body oils);
Haircare (shampoos) ;
Hygiene (soaps, toothpastes, deodorants).
Method of Preservation
Store away from light, moisture in a dry and cool place.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Cannabidiol is safe and can be used by all skin types.
