lab report for the batch you buy<\/a>.<\/p>\nOne regulatory note, because it is widely muddled. A topical is a cosmetic under UK rules, not a food, so it needs a safety assessment and a named responsible person before sale. Ingestible CBD is the category that sits under the Food Standards Agency novel foods regime and has to appear on the FSA public list. A body butter does not need novel food authorisation.<\/p>\n
What CBD body butter does for the skin<\/h2>\n
A body butter is a cosmetic moisturiser, and its effects are cosmetic ones.<\/p>\n
It slows water loss from the surface.<\/strong>\u00a0That is what an occlusive film does, and it is why skin that looked dull, tight or flaky looks better within a minute. Skin holding more water at the surface reflects light more evenly, so it reads as smoother.<\/p>\nIt lasts longer than a cream.<\/strong>\u00a0With no water phase there is nothing to evaporate, so the film stays put for hours. That is why a butter suits hands and heels, which get used and washed all day.<\/p>\nIt leaves plant oils on the skin.<\/strong>\u00a0Shea, cocoa, coconut and hemp seed oil deposit fatty acids and vitamin E on the surface. These are long-established skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredients, and they are why skin feels softer rather than simply looking shinier.<\/p>\nThe ingredient list is short.<\/strong>\u00a0People whose skin reacts easily often prefer fewer variables, and nine ingredients with no fragrance blend, no parabens and no sulphates is fewer. Patch test first regardless.<\/p>\nResearch is narrower than the marketing suggests. Scientists have described a functioning endocannabinoid system in human skin, the same signalling network CBD interacts with elsewhere in the body. What that means for a cannabinoid applied to living human skin is still an open question, and it does not support claims about any skin condition. If your skin is persistently sore, cracked, itchy or changing, speak to your GP or pharmacist rather than buying a richer moisturiser.<\/p>\n
How to use body butter<\/h2>\n
Body butter rewards a little technique, mostly because people apply it the way they apply lotion and then find it sits on top.<\/p>\n
\n- Patch test first.<\/strong>\u00a0A small amount inside your forearm, left 24 hours, before using it anywhere large or on your face.<\/li>\n
- Apply to damp skin.<\/strong>\u00a0Straight after a bath or shower, patted rather than rubbed dry, makes more difference than anything else here. The film works best over skin that still has water on it, because the film is what holds that water there.<\/li>\n
- Warm it between your fingers.<\/strong>\u00a0Cold butter drags, melted butter spreads, and a few seconds of body heat is all it takes.<\/li>\n
- Use less than you expect.<\/strong>\u00a0A pea-sized amount covers a forearm. Overdoing it is why people call butters greasy.<\/li>\n
- Concentrate on the places that need it.<\/strong>\u00a0Elbows, knees, heels, hands and knuckles have less oil of their own and take more abuse than the rest of you.<\/li>\n
- Give it a minute before dressing,<\/strong>\u00a0so the film sets rather than transferring to your clothes. Hands are best done last thing at night, since they get washed all day.<\/li>\n
- Store it cool and out of sunlight,<\/strong>\u00a0and keep it away from your eyes. A jar that has melted and re-set is still usable, though the whipped texture will not come back.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
It is labelled for face as well as body, but introduce it slowly on the face if your skin is prone to congestion, and judge it over a fortnight rather than a couple of days.<\/p>\n
Body butter in a British winter<\/h2>\n
This is the part of the year the format is designed for, and the British version of winter is unusually good at drying skin out.<\/p>\n
Cold air carries less water.<\/strong>\u00a0Outdoor air in January holds a fraction of the moisture summer air does, so the gradient pulling water out of your skin is steeper the moment you step outside.\u00a0Then the heating comes on.<\/strong>\u00a0Central heating runs in most British homes from roughly October to March, and warming air without adding moisture to it drops indoor humidity further. You spend the season moving between two dry environments, which is harder on skin than either alone.<\/p>\nWind and rain do the rest.<\/strong>\u00a0A wet, windy commute strips the surface film off exposed skin, which is why hands and knuckles usually go first, followed by heels once boots are on all day. And hot water removes surface oils efficiently, so the long bath that ends a cold evening leaves skin drier than it found it.<\/p>\nA workable winter routine: a lighter cream in the morning under clothes, butter on hands and heels at night, and the 30ml jar in a coat pocket for knuckles. Come the spring most people move back to a cream and keep the butter for the rough patches.<\/p>\n
Frequently asked questions about CBD body butter<\/h2>\nWhat is the difference between body butter and body cream?<\/h3>\n
Water. A body cream is an emulsion of oil and water, so it is lighter and absorbs faster. A body butter has little or no water in it, which makes it thicker, slower to sink in and longer lasting on the skin. Creams suit daily all-over use, butters suit dry patches and cold weather.<\/p>\n
Does CBD body butter get you high?<\/h3>\n
No. CBD is non-intoxicating, and a topical stays in the surface layers of the skin rather than entering the bloodstream in any meaningful amount. Full spectrum hemp extract carries only a trace of THC, and UK rules cap controlled substances at a very low level per container.<\/p>\n
Can you use body butter on your face?<\/h3>\n
Yes, and Endoca’s is labelled for face and body. Use very little and introduce it gradually if your skin is prone to congestion. For daily facial use a serum or a face and body oil is the better format, and both sit in the same range.<\/p>\n
Is 450mg or 1500mg the better choice?<\/h3>\n
They are the same concentration, 15mg of CBD per ml, so the question is really how much product you want. The 30ml jar with 450mg suits hands, elbows and heels. The 100ml jar with 1500mg makes sense if you are using it all over through the winter.<\/p>\n
How often should you apply CBD body butter?<\/h3>\n
Once or twice a day is normal, and after a bath or shower is the most useful moment. There is no maximum and no need to build up gradually. The effect on how skin looks and feels builds over days of regular use and fades if you stop, the same as any moisturiser.<\/p>\n
If the format is new to you, start with the 30ml jar, use it on damp skin after a bath, and keep it for the places a cream is not lasting. Both strengths sit alongside the salves, serums and oils, with a published batch lab report for each, in\u00a0Endoca’s CBD creams and body butter range<\/a>, or browse the wider\u00a0CBD topicals collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n