While we might not necessarily feel older as we age, our skin might show otherwise. The beauty industry has long sold products promising to “fight the signs of aging,” while other companies sell “miracle” beverages promising the fountain of youth. I think by now we all know that there are no such things, however there are supplements and creams that could make us feel and look healthier at any age.
In this blog, we’ll explore whether CBD oil and how it could do that.
What causes aging?
Our bodies are made of tissues and organs, all of which consist of cells that continuously age. The length of our telomeres—stretches of DNA and proteins at the ends of our chromosomes—can indicate our biological age, which is different from our chronological age. Many factors including our fitness level, sleep, mental health, and gene mutations are associated with reduced telomere length and can lead to premature biological aging.
As we enter our 30s and beyond, signs of aging become more apparent. Changes in our joints, bones, muscles, digestion, vision, hearing, vital signs, sexuality, or cognitive health might go unnoticed for a while; changes in skin, teeth and gums, and weight are more obvious to those around us.
Some notable changes in skin might include increased fragility and bruising, loss of elasticity (skin that looks droopy), dull and dry skin through loss of natural oils, wrinkles (fine lines and “crow’s feet”), spots, puffy eyes or dark circles under the eyes, and skin tags.
Environmental factors such as stress, poor diet, alcohol intake, and ultraviolet rays can also put our body’s cells at more risk of damage or worse, disease.
The Bottom Line: Although our cells continuously age, our lifestyles influence our biological age (the age we look or seem). Changes in our body—particularly our skin—reveal our chronological age as we get older. Environmental factors can also accelerate the aging or damage of our cells.
Can CBD oil help with anti-aging?
We know CBD oil has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants prevent damage to your skin against molecules in the environment that can cling to collagen, a protein that provides our skin with its structure. Less collagen production leaves the skin less firm. Some even claim CBD is a more powerful antioxidant than vitamins C and E.
Inflammation in the body can manifest into tissue damage, including the skin. It increases oxidative stress (the production of damaging free radicals), and this may damage our proteins, fat, and DNA. The research on CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties suggests CBD oil may not only reduce the inflammation in our body but also the appearance of skin wrinkles, swelling, irritation, and inflammation-related skin conditions. This explains why you may have seen a lot of CBD-infused anti-aging creams popping up across the skincare market, including ICARIA’s Nano CBD Face Serum.
For those with oily or greasy skin, research has also proposed that CBD could aid in balancing and controlling sebum (oil) production in the skin.
The Bottom Line: The preliminary research on CBD and its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties suggests CBD oil can benefit and protect the skin.
How can we use CBD to look more youthful?
You can use CBD both topically and internally. Since aging happens from the inside, we do believe that using CBD oil regularly to help your body battle inflammation and well as stress, will probably produce greater effect. However, complementing internal CBD oil with topical CBD on your face and neck could probably produce the best results.
Besides its antioxidizing, anti-inflammatory, and other properties, CBD is safe, versatile and complementary for all skin types. As with all products your skin may be new to, use a small amount on your skin before applying liberally to test for any adverse or allergic reactions. You can also talk to your doctor or dermatologist before using a product.
Similar to other topical products, apply CBD oil in the morning on dry skin—under sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors—and in the evening. Massage the serum or the oil into your skin in light circular motions, never tugging or pulling on the skin. On the face, move your hands in an upward motion, away from the neck. Avoid contact with your eyes or open wounds or cuts.
The skin absorbs and delivers nutrients from any products applied to it, so the properties of CBD will benefit the area of the body where the product is most applied. Be patient! All CBD topicals need time to take effect.
You can take better care of your skin by bathing in warm or cold water and using a mild soap, applying sunscreen when outdoors, avoiding smoking tobacco, and reporting any irregular skin issues to your doctor. Besides using CBD oil, eating healthy food, exercising regularly, and brushing and flossing your teeth, minimizing stress, keeping your mind active, and having a healthy social life can all help to lower your biological age.
The Bottom Line: You can use CBD oil to prevent signs of aging in your skin, in addition to other lifestyle adjustments.
The Final Word
Our body and skin’s cells continuously age, and some environmental or lifestyle factors can enhance the appearance of aging, particularly in our skin.
The research on the properties of CBD suggests CBD oil can benefit the skin. Although it is far from a miracle cure, using CBD in combination with other skin protection and wellness habits can help us maintain a younger biological age. CBD is a safe, natural, and effective wellness tool that can slow the signs of aging, from skin changes to heart health, arthritis and sore joints, bone health, and cognitive health.
Curious to try CBD oil? Get started with our Nano CBD Face Serum and find out how you can use it to fight signs of aging.
