Fact Checked by Doctor NameTopicals are cannabis-infused products designed for external use on skin, hair, nails, muscles or joints. They provide localized relief and are not psychoactive.
Common formulations include creams, lotions, balms, serums, patches, bath salts, and more.
What are topicals used for?
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The major applications of cannabis topicals include:
- Applying to muscles, joints, nerves, and arthritis reduces pain. THC and CBD alleviate pain and inflammation by activating skin endocannabinoid receptors.
- Anti-aging and moisturizing qualities soothe eczema, psoriasis, and sun damage in elderly skin.
- Nutrient-rich formulations enhance hair and nail health, adding shine and strength.
- Transdermal patches deliver cannabinoids into the bloodstream for whole-body effects, including anxiety relief without needing to ingest.
- Cosmetic benefits create spa-like experiences; topicals for the body and skincare pamper the senses.
How to use topicals?
Using cannabis topicals is straightforward. Apply specified amounts as needed to affect areas of skin, hair or nails.
Rub in gently until absorbed without excess; follow label directions. Effects like pain relief will occur within 30 minutes and last for hours.
Topicals can be reapplied as desired. Transdermal patches should be used as directed for desired systemic effects.
