For the Guy Who Needs a Gateway to Proper Skin Care
Try: Jack Black CBD+HA Serum, $55
Know a guy whose skin care routine starts and stops with whatever bar of soap is in the shower? A buzzy ingredient like CBD — something he's already familiar with from gummies and pre-rolleds — may just be the thing to evolve his skin care. This oil-based serum taps jojoba seed, baobab and avocado oils and hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin and CBD to calm, making this a best bet for the dude who really doesn't want to use a moisturizing cream.
For the Friend With Sensitive Skin
Try: Aethera Beauty Everyday Botanical Brightening Concentrate with CBD, $88
This silky moisturizer packs in a load of botanical actives (including including papaya, turmeric, guava, carrot seed oil, and sweet potato) to brighten skin without the skin-irritating effects of other brighteners (including commonly-used forms of vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acids).
For the Sex Positive Who Likes It Organic
Try: Foria Intimacy Natural Lubricant with CBD, $44
Whether CBD serves as an actual aphrodisiac is still TBD, but nascent research supports the idea that our bodies' endocannabinoid system plays a part in female sexual functioning. Considering our own endocannabinoids are similar to plant cannabinoids like CBD, it's plausible that a CBD-laced lube could stoke sexual arousal. Will it work for you? It may just take a little experimentation to find out — and that's where this lube comes in. Comprised of just organic MTC coconut oil and organically-grown hemp extract, this lubricant strikes the perfect pleasure point for those who seek a little stimulation without synthetic and surfactant ingredients found in conventional formulas (like parabens and Nonoxynol-9, respectively).
For The Dog (or Cat) Lover
Try: Toast Woef, $28
Let's face it, pets have gotten many of us through quarantine. If your animal has been working overtime this year as man's best friend, consider offering a little zen: this tincture (a version of which is available for cats, too) was developed with vets for appropriate CBD dosing and is made with wild Alaskan salmon and flaxseed oils.
For Believers In Inside-Out Beauty
Try: Brown Girl Jane Balance Wellness Drops, $54
For those looking to see how CBD affects anxiety levels, sleep and more, a tincture may be the best bet. This one, (made of MTC coconut oil, broad spectrum hemp oil and orange essential oil) dispenses 25 mg of CBD per dropper. Add it to your morning coffee or afternoon meditation session.
