Creams: Creams are one of the most popular forms of cannabis topicals thanks to their low-viscosity consistency and ease of application. Creams can be made from either oil or water bases and typically contain other active ingredients such as menthol, camphor and capsaicin which can help enhance the effects of the cannabis itself. Cannabis creams are usually applied directly onto the skin in order to relieve localized pain, inflammation and soreness.
Lotions: Lotions are another type of topical that differ from both creams and gels because they use an emulsion base which combines both oil and water along with a surfactant like sodium lauryl sulfate or cetyl alcohol which helps evenly disperse the lotion over the skin when applied. Lotions are great for those who want a higher concentration of cannabinoids in their topical product as they can pack up to triple what cream products provide in terms of cannabinoid content.
Balms: Cannabis balms are topical products made from a combination of cannabis extracts, essential oils, and other beneficial herbs and ingredients. These balms are designed to provide lasting relief from muscle pain, joint stiffness, inflammation and other skin disorders. Not only do they provide relief for tired muscles and joints, but they can also be used as a rich moisturizer for dry skin.
Oils: Cannabis oils are also becoming increasingly popular for topical use due to their versatility in being able to combine different types of oils with different types of cannabinoids depending on how strong a person wants their product. Oils typically do not contain any added active ingredients like menthol or camphor but instead rely solely on pure cannabis extracts suspended within a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil which helps deliver more potent doses with each application.
Gels: Gels are similar to creams but tend to have a higher viscosity than creams due to their combination of oil and water bases. Gels can also contain other active ingredients such as menthol and camphor which can further enhance the effects of the cannabis itself. The gel form is ideal for larger areas of skin that need treatment because it is easier to spread over large areas.
Bath Soaks: Bath soaks typically take advantage of two key components: absorption via dermal contact from soaking in hot water combined with inhalation from volatile terpenes released through steam during a hot bath soak session, providing additional lifestyle experiences beyond just localized relief from pain or inflammation associated with topical applications alone. Bath soaks come in various formulations consisting mostly of Epsom salts combined with various essential oils along with THC or CBD extract derived from hemp plants for optimal synergistic entourage effect benefits across multiple pathways within our bodies natural endocannabinoid system response network.
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