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There is some evidence to suggest that CBD can be beneficial for acne and other skin conditions. Some people apply CBD topically to the breakouts themselves (for example using our CBD face oil), while others take it orally for long-term prevention.
CBD is know to adjust how the body creates sebum. Sebum is a waxy, oily substance the skin makes. CBD also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Acne is the most common skin condition in humans. Most people deal with acne at some point in their lives, be it occasionally or on a daily basis.
Sebum helps protect our skin from the outside world. However, it can mix with dead skin cells, dirt, or other pollutants and become trapped inside a pore. This clogged pore then becomes acne.
Many factors influence acne, including excess sebum production, hormonal imbalances, and genetics. Some other factors, such as diet, stress levels, and some medications, may also increase the severity of a person's symptoms.
A 2014 study explored the effects of CBD on human sebocytes, which are the cells that create sebum. The researchers found that the CBD prevented these cells from creating too much of the oily sebum.
They also revealed that the CBD oil triggered an anti-inflammatory reaction in the cells and prevented inflammatory cytokines from activating. Cytokines may trigger acne, so reducing them may help prevent further breakouts.
A 2016 review of the cannabis plant highlighted its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects. These effects may help reduce infections from dirt and other pollutants on the skin.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25061872
