CBD and hemp have been infused into just about every body product you can imagine in recent years and for good reason. Hemp provides strong anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits, thanks to its rich Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids profile. Similarly, CBD's properties makes it great for treating skin conditions like acne while also helping to relieve pain and reduce anxiety. Chances are, if there's an issue you're dealing with, be it as simple as dry, irritated skin, or as big as mental and physical stress, there's a CBD oil or hemp cream for it. Here are 13 hemp and CBD products that make great stocking stuffers this season.
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High Priority Cannabis Cleansing Foam
Macys
Cannabis sativa seed oil and bioflavonoids in this foam cleanser remove dirt, makeup, and other impurities, as they hydrate and refresh skin.
Brown Girl Jane Glow
Brown Girl Jane
The founders of Brown Girl Jane launched their plant-based wellness company specifically to make the benefits of CBD more accessible to Black women. Earlier this year, the brand expanded into beauty with glow, a facial serum made with organic cannabis sativa seed oil and broad spectrum hemp oil to bring natural illumination to your complexion.
Sagely Naturals Relief and Recovery CBD Roll-On
Neiman Marcus
Keep this roll-on in your purse for on-the-go pain relief and aromatherapy benefits thanks to its combo of CBD, cooling menthol, and an essential oil mix of peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus.
Foria Intimacy Natural Lubricant with CBD
Foria
Enhance your sexual experiences with this lubricant made from Organic MCT coconut oil and 200mg of broad-spectrum CBD. The oil can also be used to relieve painful pelvic conditions and issues related to menopause.
Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate
Macys
Formulated specifically for oily and blemish-prone skin, cold-pressed hemp seeds and oregano oil in this concentrate help improve the skin's barrier, reduce redness, relieve problem skin, and calm and soothe.
VERTLY CBD-Infused Bath Salts
Macys
Take your soak to a new level with these salts formulated with CBD, healing salts, magnesium, MSM, and a blend of essential oils to completely relax a tired body.
e.l.f. Happy Hydration Cream
e.l.f. Happy Hydration Cream + hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed OilNourish dry skin with this lightweight creamy face cream that's packed with Vitamin B5, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) -- the standard skincare hydrators -- plus the added benefit of hemp-derived cannabis sativa seed oil.
KHUS + KHUS Bleu Body Wax with CBD
Neiman Marcus
Ideal for those with eczema, sensitivity, and other skin issues, this anti-inflammatory wax helps reduce pain and inflammation in the body. In addition to cannabinoid hemp extract, this herbal fusion is formulated with Blue Tansy, Blue Yarrow, Baobab, Babassu, and Marula Oil to moisturize, protect skin from free radicals, and soothe irritation.
CBD Restoring Facial Oil
This oil was created specifically to restore stressed, dehydrated skin, which pretty much all of us have right now thanks to constantly wearing masks. With 99.9% ingredients of natural origin, including CBD and hemp seed oil, squalene and patchouli extract, this lightweight vegan oil soothes the discomfort of dry skin to leave your face smoother.
Cannuka CBD Calming Eye Balm
Cannuka
Beeswax, grapeseed oil, shea butter, hemp seed oil, orange peel butter, vitamin E, rose hip oil, coconut oil, grapefruit extract, and manuka honey are poured into this eye balm to help relieve dryness and bring a glow to the undereye area. The nourishing oils also soothe skin, combat free radicals, and regenerate new skin cells to keep your eyes looking refreshed.
Origins Hello, Calm Relaxing & Hydrating Face Mask With Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Macy's
Formulated with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, which is rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3, this masks helps hydrate and calm skin. A blend of essential oils also helps calm the senses during its use, making this the perfect at-home spa treatment.
FLOWER Beauty Chill Out Skin Serum
Calm irritated, unbalanced skin with this Chill Out Skin Serum that's infused with hemp-derived CBD to "rebalance skin to a zen state." The infusion of hyaluronic acid ensures skin stays moisturized as well.
Hempz CBD Aromatherapy Rose Oil Herbal Body Moisturizer
Kohl's
100% pure hemp seed oil and coconut oil help to moisturize skin while rose extract and vitamins A, C, and E in this lotion protect against free radicals while putting the mind at ease.
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In a xoNecoleexclusive, the iconic actress opens up about embracing this season of her life, new projects, and overall being a “bad motherfucker.” Gabrielle reveals that she was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with perimenopause and is still going through it at 51 years old. Mayo Clinic says perimenopause “refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years.”
“I haven't crossed over the next phase just yet, but I think part of it is when you hear any form of menopause, you automatically think of your mother or grandmother. It feels like an old-person thing, but for me, I was 37 and like not understanding what that really meant for me. And I don't think we focus so much on the word menopause without understanding that perimenopause is just the time before menopause,” she tells us.
Gabrielle Union
Photo by Brian Thomas
"But you can experience a lot of the same things during that period that people talk about, that they experienced during menopause. So you could get a hot flash, you could get the weight gain, the hair loss, depression, anxiety, like all of it, mental health challenges, all of that can come, you know, at any stage of the menopausal journey and like for me, I've been in perimenopause like 13, 14 years. When you know, most doctors are like, ‘Oh, but it's usually about ten years, and I'm like, ‘Uhh, I’m still going (laughs).’”
Conversations about perimenopause, fibroids, and all the things that are associated with women’s bodies have often been considered taboo and thus not discussed publicly. However, times are changing, and thanks to the Gabrielle’s and the Tia Mowry’s, more women are having an authentic discourse about women’s health. These open discussions lead to the creation of more safe spaces and support for one another.
“I want to be in community with folks. I don't ever want to feel like I'm on an island about anything. So, if I can help create community where we are lacking, I want to be a part of that,” she says. “So, it's like there's no harm in talking about it. You know what I mean? Like, I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change. I'm just getting better and stronger and more intelligent, more wise, more patient, more compassionate, more empathetic. All of that is very, very welcomed, and none of it should be scary.”
The Being Mary Jane star hasn’t been shy about her stance on therapy. If you don’t know, here’s a hint: she’s all for it, and she encourages others to try it as well. She likens therapy to dating by suggesting that you keep looking for the right therapist to match your needs. Two other essential keys to her growth are radical transparency and radical acceptance (though she admits she is still working on the latter).
"I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change."
Gabrielle Union and Kaavia Union-Wade
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images
“I hope that a.) you recognize that you're not alone. Seek out help and know that it's okay to be honest about what the hell is happening in your life. That's the only way that you know you can get help, and that's also the only other way that people know that you are in need if there's something going on,” she says, “because we have all these big, very wild, high expectations of people, but if they don't know what they're actually dealing with, they're always going to be failing, and you will always be disappointed. So how about just tell the truth, be transparent, and let people know where you are. So they can be of service, they can be compassionate.”
Gabrielle’s transparency is what makes her so relatable, and has so many people root for her. Whether through her TV and film projects, her memoirs, or her social media, the actress has a knack for making you feel like she’s your homegirl. Scrolling through her Instagram, you see the special moments with her family, exciting new business ventures, and jaw-dropping fashion moments. Throughout her life and career, we’ve seen her evolve in a multitude of ways. From producing films to starting a haircare line to marriage and motherhood, her journey is a story of courage and triumph. And right now, in this season, she’s asking, “What’s next?”
“This is a season of discovery and change. In a billion ways,” says the NAACP Image Award winner. “The notion of like, ‘Oh, so and so changed. They got brand new.’ I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
"I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
She continues, “So I'm just trying to figure out what's next. You know what I mean? I'm jumping into what's next. I'm excited going into what's next and new. I'm just sort of embracing all of what life has to offer.”
Look out for Gabrielle in the upcoming indie film Riff Raff, which is a crime comedy starring her and Jennifer Coolidge, and she will also produce The Idea of You, which stars Anne Hathaway.
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