CBD Skincare Brands: What to Look for in a High-Quality Product

Once you’ve decided to add CBD (cannabidiol) to your skincare routine, you’ll soon discover just how many skincare brands are adding cannabinoid-infused serums, creams, and lotions to their collections. Some are selling high-quality CBD skincare products; others are not. If you don’t know what to look for as you’re comparing your options, you could end up spending a significant portion of your beauty budget on overpriced products of questionable quality.

You can save yourself from the frustration of a potentially disappointing purchase by taking a few minutes to arm yourself with the details many shoppers overlook, the certifications that help ensure you’re purchasing high-quality CBD. When you know what to look for, it’s easy to see why so many people choose plant-powered CBD skincare products from CBDistillery.  

Why Are Skincare Brands Selling CBD Products? 

There was a time many people were hesitant to try hemp-derived CBD. But a lot has changed in just a few short years. With so many people embracing the cannabinoid’s health and wellness potential, there’s been a predictable increase in the number of industries selling hemp-derived CBD products, including many skincare brands, with good reason.  

CBD molecules are small enough to penetrate the surface of your skin. Once absorbed through your pores, the cannabinoid interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) receptors in your skin’s dermal and subdermal layers.1 That ability to interact with important chemical receptors found on nearly every type of skin cell gives CBD a distinct advantage over many other skincare ingredients, including a wide range of chemicals and compounds targeting blemishes, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Why Does Product Quality Vary So Much Between Brands?

As you’re browsing some of the many skincare products sold by various brands, you’re sure to find numerous claims suggesting a wide range of potential skin benefits. While we can confirm that many of those reported skin benefits are based on the results of laboratory tests and clinical trials, it’s clear that far too many companies are using CBD as a marketing tactic.

Some of the many skincare brands using CBD as a “buzzword” to attract business are selling products with too little (if any) cannabidiol to have much impact on your complexion. Others are adding CBD to products made with harsh ingredients you may want to avoid.2 With so much riding on product purity and potency, it’s important to choose wisely.

People Choose CBD Skincare Products from CBDistillery 

The CBD skincare products you’ll find at CBDistillery® are made with the cannabinoid-rich oil extracted from the stalks, stems, and flowers of naturally cultivated crops, plants grown without potentially harmful pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. We also rely on the cleanest extraction methods in our industry and have earned the support of more than 2 million satisfied customers. Not only do our plant-powered CBD skincare products feature some of the most gentle, yet effective ingredients nature has to offer, the following certifications confirm our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, ethically sourced CBD skincare products.  

Unbiased Third-Party Testing 

Hemp crops have a remarkable ability to absorb potentially harmful substances from the soil as they grow. That’s why the most reputable CBD brands rely on the services of an independent third-party lab to ensure their products are pure, potent, and safe for their intended use. CBDistillery® was one of the first brands, if not the first, to post the certificate of analysis for every product we offer, the third-party test results that confirm our products are as potent as we claim and screened for heavy metals, pesticide, solvent residue, and microbial contamination.

US Hemp Authority® Certification 

CBDistillery® was one of the first companies to achieve US Hemp Authority® certification, a distinction modeled after existing federal regulations governing dietary supplements. The certification symbol displayed on our site confirms that every product we offer meets or exceeds the most stringent regulatory guidelines in our industry, standards covering everything from seed sourcing records to product distribution and sales. US Hemp Authority® certification ensures the CBD skincare products you select are made by a brand held accountable for every aspect of production.3 

NSF Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Registration 

NSF International is an independent, third-party organization dedicated to testing and certifying businesses adhering to some of the highest manufacturing standards you’ll find for dietary supplements and more. Our parent company, Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB), manufactures products in Hampden, CO. That facility is NSF GMP registered. Earning GMP registration verifies that our manufacturing facility has the proper equipment, production methods, and controls in place to ensure product quality, an achievement that further confirms our commitment to our customers.4 

Leaping Bunny Certification 

By FTC (Federal Trade Commission) standards, “cruelty-free” is a term too vague to enforce, a claim open to broad interpretation. To minimize the risk of purchasing CBD skincare products that don’t align with your philosophies on the ethical treatment of animals, look for brands that achieve cruelty-free certification from a trusted organization.To qualify for Leaping Bunny certification, a skincare brand must commit to six main obligations, including a firm stance against commissioning, conducting, or taking part in animal testing and rejecting supplies from sources that aren’t similarly committed to the ethical treatment of animals.5 

Choosing the Best CBD Skincare Products for You

The best CBD skincare products are made without artificial fragrances, parabens, or other potentially harmful chemicals suspected of harming wildlife, damaging ecosystems, or interfering with healthy skin function. The following CBDistillery® skincare products are made with plant oils and extracts that or gentle on your skin, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and better for the environment.

CBDistillery® CBDefine® Skincare Cream 

CBDistillery® CBDefine® Skincare Cream is a potent, full spectrum product featuring 500mg of CBD suspended in a base of apricot kernel oil, extra virgin coconut oil, and a combination of plant extracts selected for their reported benefits for skin health and appearance. Of the many skincare products offered by CBDistillery®, CBDefine® could be your best option if you’re looking for a pure, potent CBD skincare product for your face and body. You can also use this fast-absorbing, non-greasy cream to soothe pain, stiffness, and inflammation after physical activity.

BOTA™ CBD Skincare Products

Like CBDistillery®, BOTA™ is part of the Balanced Health Botanicals family. The BOTA™ CBD Skincare line featured at CBDistillery® has everything you’ll need for a twice-daily, plant-powered CBD skincare routine. That impressive selection of products includes a pH-balancing micellar toner, hydrating facial serums, face creams, and lotions. BOTA™ Anti-Aging Skincare products are made with a blend of our pure, potent hemp-derived CBD, hyaluronic acid, manuka flower extract, and ginger root, botanicals selected to help with inflammation, moisture balance, and skin firmness.6,7   

Gain the Benefits of CBD Skincare 

Hemp-derived CBD has many potential skin benefits explained by the cannabinoid’s ability to interact with the ECS receptors in your skin regulating oil production, barrier function, collagen synthesis, skin cell turnover rates, and more.8,9 To learn more about caring for your skin with plant-powered CBD skincare products, visit BOTA™ to read our Complete Guide to Natural Skin Care.

When you’re ready to browse product options, you’ll be directed back to CBDistillery® where you’ll also find an impressive selection of CBD tinctures, softgels, capsules, gummies, drink mixes, and CBD pet products. You can verify our commitment to providing high-quality CBD skincare products by scrolling through the certifications listed on our site, viewing the third-party test results on our product pages, or scanning the QR code on our product labels. At CBDistillery®, we stand behind each and every skincare product we offer with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.

Additional Sources:

1. HealthTech Zone. (2020 June 17) The Technology Behind CBD Topicals: How Do The Work.

2. Treehugger. (2014 June 23) Everything You Need to Know About Natural Skin Care.

3. US Hemp Authority. (2022) Certified Companies.

4. NSF. (2022 March 13) NSF GMP Registration Program Requirements of NSF/ANSI 173, Section 8.

5. Treehugger. S Vartan. (2021 October 26) Are Your Beauty Products Cruelty-Free? Three Certifications Against Animal Testing.

6. Prevention. K Carter. (2013 July 08) The Wrinkle Fix of the Future.

7. Ageless Allure Medispa. (2018 August 01) The Benefits of Ginger.

8. ACS Chemical Neuroscience. M Caterina (2014 November 19) TRP Channel Cannabinoid Receptors in Skin Sensation, Homeostasis, and Inflammation.

9. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. S Baswan et al. Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) of Skin Health and Disorders.