{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/verte-essentials/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2881-markdown","title":"Gift Guide: 7 Products for Those New to Hemp CBD","slug":"gift-guide-7-products-for-those-new-to-hemp-cbd","content":"Struggling to find the perfect gift for a few folks in your life? Well, lucky for you, cannabidiol—better known as CBD—is having a moment. This means now’s a good time to gift this trendy and healthy ingredient to friends and family this holiday season.  \n\nCBD is getting a lot of attention because of its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Research and anecdotal evidence suggest CBD may help alleviate many types of pain.\n\nIn addition, people have found that CBD can help manage stress and anxiety—issues most of us encounter regularly. That’s why CBD can be a great gift for just about anyone; it can help us feel good—and who doesn’t want that? \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nTo the uninitiated, the world of CBD products can be daunting: How to take it? And how much to take? Is the product really what it says it is? Well, never fear. We’re here to help. [HelloMD now sells CBD products nationwide](https://www.hellomd.com/products?all), and we vet every brand on our site for product potency and safety. \n\nWe’ve put together a list of some user-friendly, hemp CBD products that are a good fit for anyone who wants to figure out if CBD is right for them. \n\n### 1. Get Wildflower’s CBD+ Wellness Tincture for the Health Enthusiast in Your Life\n\n![Wildflower CBD+ Wellness Tincture](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-4885b35f-0bbe-465c-af33-16becfcfbe35/original.png)\n\nWildflower boasts some of the prettiest packaging in the business. And its [CBD+ Wellness Tincture](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57af1902f174000152301e/cbd-wellness) is no exception. But this product isn’t all looks—it’s also packing 500 mg of CBD per bottle. This may sound like a lot to a newbie, but it just means that you have the freedom to explore your own dosage without fear of running out too soon. \n\nWhile each dropperful contains 16.5 mg of CBD, Wildflower recommends that newbies start out with just two drops to see how they feel. Get this tincture for the wellness devotee who’s serious about incorporating CBD into their daily routine.\n\nAs a bonus, this tincture has a tropical fruit flavor that makes it easy to keep under your tongue for maximum—and fast-acting—absorption. \n\n### 2. Select’s Relax Vape Pen Is Great for Folks Who Need to De-Stress \n\n![Select Relax Vape Pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-61c734f6-fca1-4f8c-9c67-e84ef77930d7/original.png)\n\nDisposable vape pens are great for newbies: They don’t need to be charged, require little upkeep, and you can toss or recycle them once you’ve used up all of the oil. Select’s Relax CBD Vape Pen clocks in at a great price of $35, and it’s infused with lavender oil to complement CBD’s relaxing properties. \n\nEach puff of this pen contains 2.5–5 mg of CBD, so newbies can microdose until they find their sweet spot. Get it for the person in your life who could use a little help managing their stress.\n\nRELATED: [TOP 3 CBD PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU DE-STRESS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5be0a37026ef630008f055b4/top-3-cbd-products-to-help-you-de-stress)\n\n### 3. Elixinol's Hemp CBD Capsules Are Great for Athletes\n\n![Elixinol Hemp CBD Capsules](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-dfa756f2-c207-44bc-b2c3-a9d12e755bd3/original.png)\n\nElixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules deliver CBD in a familiar package. These capsules are fast-acting, easy to swallow and contain 15 mg of CBD apiece—a good starter dose for those who’ve had minimal contact with CBD. Give these to the athlete in your life; they’ll appreciate the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, and it’ll be a nice addition to their supplement cabinet. \n\n### 4. Gift Vertè Essentials' Elevate Vital Oil to Someone Who’s Really Into Skin Care\n\n![Verte Essentials Elevate Vital Oil](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-7e864058-4e28-4d98-8617-802bdf0426c6/original.png)\n\nPeople often turn to CBD to manage pain, reduce nausea or ease anxiety. But CBD is also becoming a popular addition to skin care products. This makes sense, considering that its anti-inflammatory properties may help soothe skin that’s prone to irritation and dryness. \n\nIf you know someone who’s a skin care fanatic, try giving them [Vertè Essentials’ Elevate Vital Oil](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57bb1602f17400015230c2/elevate-vital-oil). This serum contains 150 mg of CBD along with chai herb and flower extracts. It was designed to purify, protect and invigorate skin. \n\nPlus, this serum is edible. So if your gift recipient is curious about ingesting CBD, they can try adding a bit to their morning tea as well.  \n\n### 5. Siva’s Hemp Patch Can Help Fight Pain \n\n![Siva Hemp Patch](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-0c2a4840-1646-4680-8c89-c3ad9bb62129/original.png)\n\nTransdermal patches are ideal for those who are interested in using CBD for pain relief. Siva’s patches contain 20 mg of CBD apiece. Once attached, these patches consistently deliver CBD to your system for hours of relief. \n\nThe best thing about transdermal patches is that you never have to worry about your next dose. They’re discreet, and you can use them anywhere. \n\n### 6. Vertly’s Relief Lotion Has All-Around Appeal \n\n![Vertly Relief Lotion](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-6f33ee40-cf34-40f0-b8a1-8da5f336b000/original.png)\n\nTopicals are the gateway CBD product. You don’t have to worry about ingesting anything, and it’s very unlikely that you’ll overdo it. [Vertly’s Relief Lotion](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5ba2a9de1669df4c6daec804/relief-lotion) is a versatile gift: If someone wants to use CBD topicals for pain, the 150 mg of CBD in this lotion should do the trick. \n\nBut if they’re simply looking for a rich, hydrating lotion, there’s also shea butter and herbs like arnica that’ll help keep skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. \n\nRELATED: [ALL ABOUT TOPICAL CBD & HOW IT SINKS INTO THE SKIN](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5bbfdd6edd54d50008d4078e/all-about-topical-cbd-and-how-it-sinks-into-the-skin)\n\n### 7. Give Basic Jane’s Essential Oil Trio to Folks Interested in Holistic Healing \n\n![Basic Jane Essential Oil Trio](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-fba011ff-f589-4da4-b854-eac8c5bd0b8f/original.png)\n\nJust like CBD, essential oils of every variety are coming into the spotlight. If you know an essential oil fanatic, it’s likely they’ve already heard of CBD. But have they ever tried both essential oils and CBD at the same time? \n\nEnter [Basic Jane’s Essential Oil Trio](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5beca7712ae500d4af82e009/essential-oil-trio), which you can massage generously onto the skin. Each oil blend in this trio was created with a certain effect in mind: Awake, Relax and Revive—and then CBD was added to the mix for a bit of pain relief. \n\nPhoto credit: [rawpixel](https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel) (main image), [Wildflower](https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMpf5UFVOm/) (Wildflower image), [Select CBD](https://www.instagram.com/p/BiFNy7NluFU/) (Select image), [Elixinol](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhkjLL4FJ3e/) (Elixinol image), [Vertè Essentials](https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK5wc8nrOj/) (Vertè image), [Siva](https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYAnaLhnh8/) (Siva image), [Vertly Balm](https://www.instagram.com/p/BjaBhscBEPk/) (Vertly image), [Basic Jane](https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCfAMPDq4J/) (Basic Jane image) \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/14b42/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/f836f/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 200w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/2244e/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 400w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/14b42/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 800w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/47498/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 1200w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/0e329/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 1600w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/db203/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.jpg 3642w","srcWebp":"/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/58556/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/61e93/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 200w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/1f5c5/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 400w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/58556/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 800w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/99238/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 1200w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/7c22d/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 1600w,\n/static/1f56d224a24309db5bd9b5c62403f4e6/62b7a/c5a2781da5b8c66df65105e3910606da.webp 3642w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2878-markdown","title":"5 CBD Products to Help You Fight the Cold or Flu","slug":"5-cbd-products-to-help-you-fight-the-cold-or-flu","content":"Cold and flu season is here. And while we all chug gallons of Emergen-C and echinacea tea in hopes that we won’t get sick, usually it can’t be helped: Most of us are probably going to get sick at some point this fall or winter. The thing that matters is what we do to help us have a speedy recovery.\n\nAnd what can help? Sleep, fluids and a little bit of cannabidiol (CBD), of course. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nMany studies have looked at CBD’s effect on the immune system. These studies have found that CBD is an immunomodulator—it can both suppress and boost the immune system, depending on the circumstances. \n\nWhether CBD can help us avoid the cold or flu is still unknown. There’s still no research available to suggest that CBD can cure the common cold or the flu, but CBD does have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can help us feel better when we’re feeling under the weather. \n\nIf you’ve got the cold or flu, CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties may help you feel better by: \n\n* Easing sinus pressure and headaches\n* Soothing aches and pains \n* Reducing nausea\n* Calming a persistent cough \n\nAnd when we feel better, we’re more likely to take better care of ourselves and recover more quickly. Lucky for you, CBD is now easily accessible no matter where you are. If you want to prep for cold and flu season, here are a few products you can keep in your medicine cabinet for when you’re feeling a bit rundown.\n\nRELATED: [5 HEMP CBD PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ACHES & PAINS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ba0209f28d6e8000971f7e0/5-hemp-cbd-products-for-your-aches-and-pains)\n\n### 1. Wildflower CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen Provides Immediate Relief   \n\n![Wildflower’s CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-af37fb7a-8602-4e0f-bbab-8ee5223d0b12/original.png)\n\nBeing sick can be incredibly uncomfortable: aches, pains and coughing galore; sometimes you just want immediate relief. Vaping CBD is the best way to ensure fast-acting effects while still being relatively easy on your lungs. \n\n[Wildflower’s CBD+ Immunity Vape Pen](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57b1a902f174000152305a/cbd-immunity) contains a blend of CBD and essential oils to provide quick relief from cold and flu symptoms. With this pen, not only will you get the powerful anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, you’ll also get comforting eucalyptus, warming cinnamon and soothing myrrh—all intended to help with your symptoms, so you can get some much-needed rest. \n\n### 2. If You’re Nauseous, Try Select’s Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops \n\n![Select Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-4e540a9d-8fbc-4602-a98a-120f9dbaaa61/original.png)\n\nWe’ve all been so sick and nauseous that the idea of eating was out of the question. The problem is, you need to eat to help your body recover. Research has shown that CBD can be a powerful anti-emetic—that means, it can help you feel less nauseous. \n\n[Select’s Lemon Ginger Hemp Oil Drops](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5bb54c9d15dd42feefa0a3eb/hemp-oil-drops) contain not only CBD, but ginger and lemon as well. Both of these ingredients have been used as home remedies to help with nausea for centuries. Each bottle contains 1,000 mg of CBD. Try having a few drops 30 minutes to an hour before you plan to have a meal. \n\n### 3. Elixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules Can Help With Headaches & Other Discomforts \n\n![Elixinol CBD Hemp Oil Capsules](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d82edf81-0087-4142-bd12-14b638fca1be/original.png)\n\nIf you prefer to take capsules over tinctures, [Elixinol’s CBD Hemp Oil Capsules](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a71f02f1740001522f78/cbd-hemp-oil-capsules) are a great option—and they’re priced right, too. Each capsule contains 15 mg of CBD mixed with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil for fast absorption. These capsules are absorbed quickly into the body and provide relief from headaches and other discomforts in as little as 15 minutes. \n\n### 4. Rub Basic Jane’s Relieve Cream on Achy Joints \n\n![Basic Jane Relieve Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-9919633a-6318-46fb-9e5d-6e98bf96902d/original.png)\n\nPain and congestion may be one of the most uncomfortable parts of having the flu. Luckily, [Basic Jane’s Relieve Cream](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a97302f1740001522fa3/relieve-cream) may be able to help. A good match for achy muscles, this cream contains peppermint, which is cooling; aloe, which is soothing; and menthol and CBD, which work together to fight pain and inflammation. And as a bonus, the minty goodness in this cream may be able to help open up those clogged airway passages. \n\n### 5. Use Vertè Essentials’ Elevate Luxe Soak for Full Body Relief \n\n![Verte Essentials Eleveate Luxe Soak](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-ff7508bf-fede-4423-8d3b-f413fa84b0c7/original.png)\n\nYou should definitely treat yourself when you’re sick. And [Vertè Essentials Elevate Luxe Soak](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57bb3202f17400015230c3/elevate-luxe-soak) may be the best way to indulge. This bath soak contains Epsom salts, CBD and an aromatic blend of floral and herbal extracts. This relaxing soak is sure to help you de-stress. Plus, we all know that taking a bath is one of the best ways to bring down a fever and soothe achy muscles. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kelly Sikkema](https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema) (main image), [Wildflower](https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ76a_Bga-v/) (Wildflower image), [Cura Wellness](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZ_-KKFjnq/) (Select image), [Elixinol]( https://www.instagram.com/p/BhkjLL4FJ3e/) (Elixinol image), [Basic Jane]( https://www.instagram.com/p/BhoqirDgh3X/) (Basic Jane image), [Vertè Essentials](https://www.instagram.com/p/BelXPLSFD22/) (Vertè Essentials image)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/14b42/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg","srcSet":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/f836f/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/2244e/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 400w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/14b42/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 800w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/47498/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 1200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/0e329/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 1600w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/fcb6e/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.jpg 3002w","srcWebp":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/58556/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/61e93/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/1f5c5/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 400w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/58556/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 800w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/99238/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 1200w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/7c22d/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 1600w,\n/static/875aad06238bbd970b78a9128503d3da/81baa/9bc140252fcf7240752f330319f5e2af.webp 3002w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2861-markdown","title":"Top 5 Cannabis Strains & Products for Her Pleasure","slug":"top-5-cannabis-strains-and-products-for-her-pleasure","content":"You may have heard about cannabis helping with insomnia, chronic pain and seizures—but marijuana for women’s sexual pleasure?\n\nThe [research shows that cannabis can make a big difference in women’s sexual experience](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-cannabis-can-help-with-sexual-dysfunction-in-women). Research into how cannabis can improve sex shows that the plant can:\n\n* [Increase arousal](https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/25/us/study-links-use-of-marijuana-to-a-fluctuation-in-sex-drive.html) by boosting testosterone\n* [Make sex feel better](https://www.jstor.org/stable/3812350?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents)\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nFor many women (and men), a less than optimal sex life can be attributed to things like physical pain and anxiety. If you’re worried about bills, issues at work or an upcoming event, you probably won’t be focused enough on your partner or yourself to find pleasure. And if you’re dealing with pain—whether acute from an injury or chronic from a health issue—forget about fulfilling sex. Cannabis can help in this area as well.\n\nMarijuana has been proven to: \n\n* [Ease anxiety](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-017-4648-z) \n* [Fight pain](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness?category=pain-management) \n\nThese are just a few of the good reasons to indulge in some cannabis before your next bedroom encounter.\n\nIn fact, [cannabis has been used to enhance sexual experiences since ancient times](https://books.google.com/books?id=ZArPH0nFGo0C&pg=PA358&lpg=PA358&dq=chinese+texts+cannabis+aphrodisiac&source=bl&ots=Kmr12MRohT&sig=ofJTplJfrwrUv3v0Z7lqSXbPz8k&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjKy4iqkP7YAhUB4oMKHXZ1AmsQ6AEISzAH#v=onepage&q=chinese%20texts%20cannabis%20aphrodisiac&f=false), and there’s even evidence that cannabis consumers have more sex than the average person does.\n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS USERS HAVE MORE SEX](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-users-have-more-sex)\n\nOf course, the marijuana-based products that you use can have a big impact on how effective cannabis is at enhancing these experiences. The wrong type of cannabis can even have a negative effect. \n\nThat’s why we put together this list of our top five recommendations for marijuana products and strains to try if you’re looking to improve your sex life with cannabis: \n\n### 1. Green Cush Cannabis Strain Will Give You Energy All Night Long\n\nOne popular strain that’s highly rated for its arousing and pleasurable qualities is Green Cush. With a sweet and citrusy flavor and aroma, this energizing and euphoric sativa strain can boost your mood and get you ready for love. It can also aid with pain and anxiety relief and provide energy for long-lasting fun in the bedroom. \n\nBut be careful. This recommendation is for sativa lovers only. If you’re sensitive to the energetic effects of sativa strains, it may cause anxiety and worsen the sexual experience. If you’re sensitive to sativas, try an indica or hybrid to see if that’s more to your liking. \n\n### 2. Shishkaberry Marijuana Strain Can Help You Have Fun in the Bedroom\n\nFor those who prefer the effects of indica cannabis strains, Shishkaberry is also highly rated for its sexual enhancement. This purple indica strain has a sweet flavor with notes of blueberry, and it’s known for providing relaxation without too much sedation. This creates a happy and connected social high along with pain and tension relief. It’s a perfect combination for getting playful, relaxed and connected to your partner. \n\nRELATED: [4 WAYS WOMEN CAN UP THEIR CHANCES OF ACHIEVING ORGASM](https://hellomd.com/articles/4-ways-women-can-up-their-chances-of-achieving-orgasm)\n\n### 3. Passion Dose Pen From Dosist Provides Fast-Acting Arousal \n\nWhile finding the right marijuana strain is a great way to approach your search for a cannabis aphrodisiac, some prefer to go for the products that are already designed with sex in mind. [he Passion dose pen from Dosist\nis a great option in this category. With a euphoric but relaxed high, this tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-dominant blend also includes:\n\n* [Cannabidiol (CBD)](https://hellomd.com/articles/whats-so-great-about-cannabidiol-or-cbd)\n* Myrcene\n* [Limonene](https://hellomd.com/articles/know-your-cannabis-terpenes-limonene)\n\nIt’s specially designed and market tested to increase sensuality and heighten the sexual experience. \n\n### 4. Juna’s Nude CBD Tincture Can Help You Relax Enough to Enjoy Quality Time With Your Partner\n\nWhile THC is known to boost arousal, [too much THC can actually have the opposite effect, and negatively impact arousal and pleasure during sex](https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/25/us/study-links-use-of-marijuana-to-a-fluctuation-in-sex-drive.html). For some, this just means taking small amounts of THC. But for those who have higher levels of sensitivity, pure CBD may be a better option.\n\nIf you’d like to avoid THC altogether, try Juna’s Nude CBD tincture. This full- spectrum CBD extract from hemp is blended with MCT oil for an easy-to-dose tincture. A non-intoxicating option, Juna’s Nude tincture won’t get you high, but it will leave your body feeling relaxed and in less pain. And that may be just what you need to loosen up so that you can have a pleasurable experience with your partner. \n\n### 5. Elevate Vital Oil by Verte Essentials Can Act as a Sensual Massage Oil\n\nFor those who prefer not to ingest cannabis, there are also topical options to consider like Elevate Vital Oil from Verte Essentials. This hemp-derived CBD is mixed with MCT oil and a blend of botanical extracts. The chai tea aroma of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves has both an invigorating and relaxing effect, which can help set the mood. \n\nWhile this topical won’t affect your mental state directly, massaging yourself and/or your partner with this fragrant oil will leave your body feeling relaxed and in less pain. Plus, the massage itself can help increase arousal and set the stage for the intimate moments to come. \n\nWhat works best for enhancing sexual pleasure with cannabis can vary from woman to woman. But whether you use indicas, sativas, flower, vaporizers, edibles or topicals, there’s a cannabis option that can help you have a truly satisfying sex life.  \n\nPhoto credit: [Sarah Diniz Outeiro](https://unsplash.com/@saaout)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/14b42/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg","srcSet":"/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/f836f/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 200w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/2244e/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 400w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/14b42/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 800w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/47498/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 1200w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/0e329/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 1600w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/c4273/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.jpg 2617w","srcWebp":"/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/58556/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/61e93/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 200w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/1f5c5/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 400w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/58556/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 800w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/99238/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 1200w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/7c22d/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 1600w,\n/static/8721b2841caef99e81f6776335346a52/e16cf/2c904c5e97eac0712ddfe806b4e60030.webp 2617w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2846-markdown","title":"6 Cannabis Strains & Products to Help You Relax","slug":"6-cannabis-strains-and-products-to-help-you-relax","content":"Looking to melt away your stress and anxiety with cannabis? You aren’t alone. Relaxation is one of the most common reasons people take cannabis, both recreationally and medically—and it certainly seems to help.\n\nMarijuana is known for its ability to [relax tension, ease the mind, and reduce anxiety and stress](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55a40a5f66313700063c0000/does-marijuana-ease-anxiety). Research even shows that when individuals are treated with cannabis, [both their subjective levels of stress and the biological markers of anxiety, such as cortisol levels, decrease](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-017-4648-z). \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nOf course, not all cannabis products are the same, and some marijuana strains and products are more relaxing than others are. Read on for our list of favorite cannabis strains and products to promote calm, peace and relaxation. \n\n### 1. Wildflower’s CBD Tincture’s Tropical Flavor Imparts Extra Relaxation\n\n![Wildflower CBD tincture](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a5ca6abb-d7ab-4721-b206-f2bbc8ff328c/original.png)\n\nWhen it comes to relaxing with cannabis, one easy way to go is with [tinctures rich in cannabidiol (CBD), like this one from Wildflower](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57af1902f174000152301e/cbd-wellness). CBD is a safe and non-intoxicating cannabinoid that’s known for its ability to:\n\n* Relieve pain\n* Reduce inflammation \n* Promote relaxation\n\nSince CBD won’t get you high, it’s a great way to stay calm and functional throughout the day. Just hold a few drops under your tongue for 30 seconds, swallow and wait for the relaxation to set in. \n\nThis particular CBD tincture has a delicious tropical fruit flavor. Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a tropical island for extra relaxation. \n\n### 2. CBD Cookie Dough From Cured Includes Many Relaxing Cannabinoids\n\n![Cured CBD Cookie Dough](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-7dd73720-a88c-4534-9770-f9e81c70ce70/original.png)\n\nWhile sublingual tinctures are an easy way to go, some prefer the effects from eating a cannabis edible. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will leave you feeling mellow and happy, try [Cured’s CBD Cookie Dough](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a91e02f1740001522f9a/cured-dough).\n\nThis cookie dough isn’t designed to be baked—just eat right from the packet any time, any place for instant calm. It’s healthy, gluten-free, nut-based and won’t fill you up with empty carbs or get you high. And it’s infused with a blend of hemp-derived cannabinoids besides CBD like:\n\n* [Cannabinol (CBN)](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a00c7e5462abf14dd36415f/having-trouble-sleeping-try-non-psychoactive-cbn)\n* [Cannabigerol (CBG)](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a99e483f24d1300077ccb6e/beyond-thc-and-cbd-what-you-need-to-know-about-cbc-cbn-and-cbg)\n* [Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA)](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5aa8a1f1f24d1300077ccb8a/the-10-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-you-should-know)\n\nThe combination of all of these cannabinoids may leave you feeling calm, happy and blissfully relaxed. \n\n### 3. Cannatonic Cannabis Flower Will Leave You Feeling Happy & Focused \n\n![Cannatonic marijuana flower](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-c9e06c98-e8a4-4077-acd3-01a8a00109a9/original.png)\n\nIf you prefer to smoke or vape your CBD in flower form, it’s important to know what CBD-rich strains work best for relaxation. One [CBD-rich marijuana strain that’s rated highly for anxiety relief is Cannatonic](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abbf54d1bb06d0008614053/cannatonic-cbd-171). \n\nThis hybrid CBD cannabis strain has an earthy aroma with notes of lemon and wood, and is known for its easygoing, happy and focused effects. Whether you’re smoking, vaping or eating your cannabis flower, this strain is a great choice to promote relaxation.  \n\nRELATED: [FINDING SUCCESS WITH CANNABIS TO REDUCE ANXIETY](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a99f400f24d1300077ccb72/finding-success-with-cannabis-to-reduce-anxiety)\n\n### 4. Sour Diesel Marijuana Strain Is Rich in THC, Which Is Relaxing for Some \n\n![Sour Diesel cannabis strain](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-25416ec3-8f82-46e9-9519-ecd941b70781/original.png)\n\nWhile CBD is very relaxing, some find that marijuana strains with more tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) give an added boost to cannabis’s calming powers. For an [uplifting but relaxing cannabis strain, try Sour Diesel](https://www.hellomd.com/products/58ffb4f83242100ab1618015/sour-diesel). \n\nNamed for its diesel-like aroma, and known for its energetic and happy high, this popular sativa strain is widely available and easy to find. So, don’t stress about tracking down an elusive or rare cannabis strain to tame your anxiety. Sometimes the most popular marijuana strains are popular for a reason, and for those who do well with high-THC sativas, Sour Diesel is a perfect option for relaxation. \n\n### 5. Hindu Kush Cannabis Flower Has Sedative & Relaxing Properties\n\n![Hindu Kush cannabis flower](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-c5371a82-62a0-4391-b4ab-8ec8ef1961a3/original.png)\n\nWhile sativas like Sour Diesel work best for some patients, they can actually make anxiety worse for others. If sativas aren’t your style, but you still want the extra relaxation effect from THC, try a [heavy indica strain like Hindu Kush](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5abc142d1bb06d000861407f/float). \n\nThis pure indica has a sweet and earthy aroma and provides a relaxed, happy and sedative high. But be forewarned, if you’re sensitive to the sleep-inducing highs of heavy indicas, this incredibly chill strain just may put you to sleep. \n \n### 6. Verte Essentials’ Elevate Luxe Soak’s Invigorating Ingredients Will Melt Stress Away\n\n![Verte Essentials Elevate Luxe Soak](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-20d3eea3-1980-4ea9-803c-4197894ff782/original.png)\n\nWant to add an extra level to your relaxing cannabis experience? Try drawing yourself a bath with the [Elevate Luxe Soak from Verte Essentials](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57bb3202f17400015230c3/elevate-luxe-soak). This indulgent mix of Epsom and Himalayan sea salts is blended with hemp-based CBD and an invigorating mix of herbs and spices like:\n\n* Cloves\n* Cardamom\n* Black pepper\n* Cinnamon stick\n* Ginger\n* Nutmeg\n \nJust add to your next bath and soak in the calming mixture. While you won’t get high, both CBD and the salts are known for their ability to relax the body and tame stress. \n\nPhoto credit: [Oleksandr Pidvalnyi](https://www.pexels.com/@freestockpro) (main image)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b8882d88dd0720008373fcf/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-to-about-marijuana) index of articles. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/14b42/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/f836f/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 200w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/2244e/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 400w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/14b42/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 800w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/47498/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 1200w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/0e329/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 1600w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/5775e/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.jpg 3647w","srcWebp":"/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/58556/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/61e93/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 200w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/1f5c5/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 400w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/58556/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 800w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/99238/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 1200w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/7c22d/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 1600w,\n/static/f4c4c986c17528e2a0fed31f0614fa02/4e6e9/3991bec4c4a64e0b08a85ab268f2a855.webp 3647w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2807-markdown","title":"5 Products That’ll Change Your Mind About Hemp-Derived CBD","slug":"5-products-thatll-change-your-mind-about-hemp-derived-cbd","content":"Why should you try cannabidiol (CBD) that comes from hemp? Well, we know that CBD has a variety of healing properties. And it can be extracted from both cannabis marijuana, which has a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, and cannabis hemp, which only contains 0.3% THC or lower by law. \n\nSome argue that CBD from cannabis marijuana is far superior, but I beg to differ. For many years I’ve enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of CBD derived from hemp, as well as from cannabis marijuana. And although there are some differences, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy hemp-derived CBD. \n\nI think about that time I accidently allowed my small kids and myself to get badly sunburned on our Hawaiian vacation. I used CBD from hemp as a salve on their skin. When we woke up the next morning, the burns were non-existent—true story.\n\nCBD is CBD, whether it comes from either variety of the cannabis plant. The molecular structure is exactly the same. Hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states and doesn’t have the same regulations as cannabis marijuana. You can also have peace of mind knowing that you won’t get high or have an uncomfortable experience with hemp-derived CBD as it contains minimal amounts of THC. \n\nHelloMD now [sells the highest-quality CBD products](www.hellolift.com/) nationwide. We’ve done the legwork for you—we only work with brands that lab test their products and use hemp-derived CBD that comes from reputable sources for the safest CBD products around.\n\nHere are some of my favorite hemp-derived CBD products and why I like them so much. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. Melt Stress Away with Wildflower’s Disposable CBD Vaporizer \n\n![Wildflower Disposable Hemp CBD Vaporizer](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-bd09f5ce-ad41-4141-ae62-782e3560ea99/original.png)\n\nLast year in New York City, I ran into Wildflower’s [CBD + Aches](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b5770d702f1740001522c60/cbd-aches) vaporizer. Super intrigued, I purchased the vaporizer expecting a less-than-stellar experience, as I’m a bit of a CBD snob. Well, now I love my Wildflower vaporizer and typically have it with me, especially when I may be in a stressful situation. \n\nSpeaking of which, last week was my birthday, and I foolishly decided to go skydiving. It hit me about ten minutes before the plane took off just how stressed I felt. Fortunately, I had my Wildflower pen with me and after a few inhales, I was suddenly much calmer. \n\nCBD is well known for having powerful anti-anxiety properties and it has been shown to treat:\n\n* Panic disorder\n* Social anxiety\n* PTSD \n* Moderate depression\n\nAnother plus with Wildflower’s vaporizer is that not only does the company use quality ingredients in their vape oils, but they made sure the actual pen was made from metals that are safe when heated. Not every company that produces disposable vape pens pays attention to the pen as well as the oil. \n\nAnd if you care to know, I did jump from the plane, and I made it to the ground safely.   \n\n### 2. Keep Your Skin Glowing With Rose de Soie Cream by Verte Essentials\n\n![Verte Rose de Soie Hemp CBD Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-660d5ec9-a672-49e1-a206-1aeb4199a884/original.png)\n\nFormer fine jewelry designer Blair Lauren Brown created [Verte Essentials](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b75dcd504458900013470bf/verte-essentials) so she could have a holistic line of CBD-infused beauty products that fit her vision of the world. \n\nSince learning about Verte Essentials, I’ve been using her facial cream, [Rose de Soie](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57ba0902f17400015230b5/rose-de-soie) every day, and I’m loving the results. In Blair’s words, “[Our philosophy is that beauty is inside and out, but it starts from within](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b527f538904b90007731b48/beauty-inside-and-out-verte-essentials-hemp-botanicals). Every solution within our product line is meant to create beauty on the inside but will also show on the outside.”\n\nThe cream is light and smells delicious, gliding onto the skin effortlessly, without any greasy film. My skin positively laps it up. It’s light enough to combine with my vitamin C serum, yet moisturizing enough to use on its own. \n\nFor many years I’ve tried different topical CBD products, and this by far has been my favorite facial lotion to date. Rose de Soie is paraben free and in addition to CBD contains:\n\n* Aloe leaf juice\n* Coconut oil\n* Jojoba seed oil\n* Vitamin E\n* Sunflower seed oil\n* Rose water\n* Geranium extract\n\n### 3. Give Your Pup The Gift of Good Health With CBD Lamb Dog Treats By Holistic Hound \n\n![Holistic Hound CBD Lamb Dog Treats](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-848e30f6-e6af-4a74-a400-5c5a16ed83d0/original.png)\n\nI’m a big fan of [Holistic Hound’s Lamb CBD Dog Treats]( https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a1f302f1740001522f34/cbd-dog-treats-3mg). When my 14-year-old rat terrier, Desmond, started having terrible shoulder pain, he could barely walk from our front door to the street corner. The vet suggested we put Desmond on Tramadol, a powerful drug that works similarly to morphine.  We decided Tramadol wasn’t an option for him. His quality of life was plummeting as his pain increased—until we started him on hemp-derived CBD dog treats. \n\nAfter taking CBD treats regularly for about a week, Desmond’s condition improved and soon enough he was back to walking. And best of all, he seemed to have his normal smile back. CBD dog treats were a game-changer for him until the time of his death about a year and a half later.\n\nWhen searching for the highest-quality CBD dog treats to sell on HelloMD, we found [Holistic Hound](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2979cad6a4000967d6d7/holistic-hound). Founder Heidi Hill developed her products with a mission to improve the overall health and wellness of pets. Her dog treats are made from organic, whole-plant ingredients. \n\nHeidi includes mushroom extract in her products, as she says, “I’ve seen the many benefits of medicinal mushrooms, and have been selling and using them for years. So, I loved the idea of [creating a product that combined mushrooms with the additional incredible benefits of hemp](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b43e7df8904b90007731ac3/nourish-to-flourish-holistic-hound-hemp-oil-products). We get consistent customer feedback that our products are more effective than others they’ve tried, and I believe that this is due to this powerful combination.” \n\nI’ve been giving Juno, my hunk-of-love 150-pound Boerboel, the lamb CBD dog treats for some hip issues she’s been having, and I can say she loves them.\n\n### 4. Ease Your Aches & Pains With Relieve Pain Cream By Basic Jane \n\n![Basic Jane Hemp CBD Relieve Cream](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-7a7e24a9-f5bb-46c5-aeda-e1d555975658/original.png)\n\nCBD topicals are an approachable way to try hemp-derived CBD, like the [Relieve Pain Cream by Basic Jane](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a97302f1740001522fa3/relieve-pain-cream). This topical really helps me with the aches and pains associated from a good workout or even if I happen to fracture a toe while skipping through a fountain in downtown Montreal on a warm summer’s night (yes, this happened a few weeks ago). \n\nThe Relieve Cream is one of my favorites because the texture of the cream is luxurious without being greasy, it smells like cool wintergreen and it actually works for me.\n\nRelieve was conceived by one of the co-founders of [Basic Jane](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a158ecad6a4000967d6d5/basic-jane) as way to help her 80-year-old mother deal with chronic pain. Both of the founders, Kersten and Jessica, have a background in research and science, and Kersten has a background as a nurse. \n\nTo help develop the best CBD product for pain relief, they’ve even sequenced the genomes of _Cannabis sativa_ plants, which helped in the formulation of Relieve. Jessica says, “[Basic Jane produces cream, gel, sprays and oils in three signature scents](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6f5ec681fea20008e62aed/basic-jane-hemp-cbd-remedies-for-your-aches-and-pains). We also offer Relieve, Relax and Awake lines. Our Relieve line contains our signature blend of wintergreen and peppermint to provide cooling relief for your aches and pains; it comes in a cream, gel, spray or oil.”\n\n### 5. Fight Pain With Full-Spectrum CBD Hemp Oil Drops By Elixinol\n\n![Elixinol Hemp CBD Oil](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-8618f6f1-4aa5-4675-a9dc-53312f38cf07/original.png)\n\nI launched HelloMD with my co-founder because CBD helped stop migraines that plagued me for 25 years. No pharmaceutical helped me manage my pain, with the exception of the opiate Vicodin, which isn’t meant to be a long-term solution. CBD from cannabis not only helped manage my pain but has prevented my migraines altogether. \n\nAlthough, I can’t claim that the [Elixinol Cinnamint Drops](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a95202f1740001522f9f/cbd-hemp-oil-drops) will stop migraines or prevent any other condition, I can say that [Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b5a2815cad6a4000967d6d6/elixinol) offers one of the highest-quality hemp-derived CBD products on the market. \n\nElixinol uses safe CO2 extraction and the highest-quality CBD hemp oil. According to Elixinol’s Chris Husong, the company is focused on quality, stating, “… in 2018, we went into the agriculture business and are now growing much of our own hemp in Colorado. This gives us complete seed-to-sale control over the process. And it ensures we have not only [the quantity of full-spectrum hemp oil we need, but also the quality full-spectrum hemp oil our customers have come to expect from Elixinol](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5b6291d9a1805500087dba24/elixinol-hemp-cbd-for-better-health-and-wellness).”\n\nIf you’re still unsure about any of these products or others you find on HelloMD, head over to our [Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) page where you can post a question and one of our in-the-know customer service specialists will be happy to answer it for you. \n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAAOABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIDAf/EABcBAAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgP/2gAMAwEAAhADEAAAAUxDCLkRn//EABkQAAMBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEQIhMf/aAAgBAQABBQKnrrRhQa5mz//EABQRAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABD/2gAIAQMBAT8BP//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhQf/aAAgBAgEBPwHUf//EABkQAQACAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABITGh4f/aAAgBAQAGPwLCXVtql//EABwQAQEBAAIDAQAAAAAAAAAAAAERAGFxIUGRof/aAAgBAQABPyFCF/WWC+J9wKQO8WqvGJ5GN+j1v//aAAwDAQACAAMAAAAQix//xAAVEQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEf/aAAgBAwEBPxBX/8QAFxEAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAERMf/aAAgBAgEBPxCYKh//xAAeEAEBAAEDBQAAAAAAAAAAAAABEQAhMUFRYXGRwf/aAAgBAQABPxC3ASM7MaQQAKFdPGFIxsQ9TjKpwkhxqBLhg7MfmanQMBGmf//Z","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/14b42/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/f836f/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/2244e/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 400w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/14b42/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 800w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/47498/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 1200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/0e329/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 1600w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/2db2e/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.jpg 3845w","srcWebp":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/58556/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/61e93/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/1f5c5/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 400w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/58556/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 800w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/99238/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 1200w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/7c22d/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 1600w,\n/static/5c43de7b6fc4895797b2fb6d4e9cde7d/00dcf/2c55e474198207da3c8a2253da677633.webp 3845w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2771-markdown","title":"Beauty Inside & Out: Verte Essentials Hemp Botanicals","slug":"beauty-inside-and-out-verte-essentials-hemp-botanicals","content":"Designed to create beauty on the inside as well as the outside, [Verte Essentials](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5b75dcd504458900013470bf/verte-essentials) is the brainchild of Blair Lauren Brown, who’s also the founder of a successful fine jewelry collection that celebrates nature and a commitment to sustainability. Blair applies the same principles to Verte Essentials, which comprises premium hemp-based topicals, edibles, bath soaks and suppositories.\n\nWith 500 hours of RYT (registered yoga teacher) Ashtanga/Sadhana training under her belt, Blair also applies a holistic philosophy to Verte Essentials. All of her products are carefully developed using the purest botanical and herbal extracts harvested from organic farms. In addition, Verte sources its hemp extracts from certified organic, sustainable farms in Europe.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nHelloMD spoke with Blair to learn more about what motivated her to start Verte Essentials and hear more about the products she’s created to address issues like skin inflammation and muscle fatigue. \n\n### Why did you launch Verte Essentials, which focuses on the beauty sector?\n\n**Blair Lauren Brown:** We are a beauty brand first and foremost. We decided to go that route, because we realized that there's a large segment within this marketplace that we could tap into with hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol). At the time we conceived of Verte Essentials, there really wasn’t anything of quality that we saw within the marketplace. We saw an opportunity to provide access to CBD topicals focused on the wellness and beauty aspect.\n\nWe launched with beauty topicals, such as our facial crème Rose de Soie and our Esprit de Rose facial mist, knowing that we could work into the edible market. Our philosophy is that beauty is inside and out, but it starts from within. Every solution within our product line is meant to create beauty on the inside, but will also show on the outside.\n\nWhen you look at a Verte Essentials product, it feels beautiful on the skin; it smells beautiful; it looks beautiful as a package on your shelf; and overall it makes you feel fabulous. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS HEMP: THE NEW HOT BEAUTY ITEM](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5744aa24091a95000800011a/cannabis-hemp-the-new-hot-beauty-item)\n\n### What different types of beauty products do you create?\n\n**BLB:** The base ingredient in all of our products is CBD derived from high-quality hemp. CBD is now well known for reducing body inflammation, and it’s also excellent at reducing skin inflammation. As a brand within the beauty industry, we’re largely addressing anti-aging, topical skin inflammation of all different kinds and helping decrease redness and promote even skin tone. Our end goal has always been to create a skin care line that addresses those issues successfully. \n\nBeyond reducing skin inflammation, our product line includes everything from a face lotion, Rose de Soie, that’s soothing and has other efficacious ingredients like cell peptides, which help increase collagen production.\n\nWe also have our Micellar H2O Facial Pads, which act as an exfoliant as well as a deep cleanser. We offer facial skin oils in a variety of experiences as well as facial and skin mists. For people using our H2O pads, we’ve seen a reduction in acne and other breakouts. We also offer oil-based topicals that may be used like a serum, and those come in a variety of different experiences. \n\nWe also developed our Luxe Soaks, based on the philosophy of Japanese baths in mind, which are meant to address deep muscle fatigue. Our soak includes CBD, but are also Epsom salt, which has high levels of magnesium. We also have added Himalayan sea salt, which is wonderful as a mineral addition to your skin and emptier to your bloodstream. This—plus a whole host of other botanicals and essential oils—is relaxing and calming to the body. \n\n### Do you include terpene profiles in your hemp-based products? \n\n**BLB:** Absolutely. Terpenes, I think are one of the opportunities that we've taken advantage of that we're not seeing anywhere else in the marketplace. Terpenes are amazing oils that all plants and all plant matter contain. Terpenes and flavonoids also help create the overall  experience. We talk about terpenes within cannabis marijuana, but they also exist within the cannabis hemp plant, where we get our CBD.\n\nTerpenes create different experiences, such as when you smell mint or a lemon peel or lavender. Terpenes are what are responsible for that incredible aromatherapy experience. At Verte Essentials, we're taking terpenes from within a whole-plant spectrum and combining them with other beneficial aspects for multi-plant synergy. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS TERPENES PACK A THERAPEUTIC PUNCH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a99e9f4f24d1300077ccb6f/cannabis-terpenes-pack-a-therapeutic-punch)\n\n### How did you end up in the beauty industry making products from hemp-derived CBD?\n\n**BLB:** My brother and I have decided to do this together. My brother has run an organic cannabis farm for many years in both California and Oregon. I came to him two years ago with a realization that there was an untapped marketplace and that we had the opportunity to share our breadth of knowledge across a diversity of different industries.\n\nWe decided at that point to get into cannabis products, and I started testing and playing with the formulations from my alchemist background. After testing formulations, we saw that CBD was all we needed to be able to create the products that we were interested in. It had everything that we wanted, right there in front of us.\n\nWe actually saw THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) as an inhibitor for market entry. CBD derived from hemp was far more approachable with all of the benefits and provided a better comfort level for those new to CBD.\n\n### Any advice to those consumers who are new to hemp-derived CBD? How should they proceed in choosing a product that’s both safe and has efficacy?\n\n**BLB:** My advice always is to trust your gut. I also believe that a consumer should look for the most natural product out there. Look at the ingredients really thoroughly for clarity in origin and production. \n\nLike anything you put in or on your body, such as a beauty topical, it’s absolutely imperative that these things are natural, because they—like anything else—can be afflicted by GMO (genetically modified organisms), and bad soil, improper fertilization and pesticides. The consumer needs to be aware that not all CBD is of high quality.\n\nAt Verte Essentials, we strive to offer the highest quality and most natural ingredients for the best overall experience both inside and out.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/14b42/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/f836f/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.jpg 200w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/2244e/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.jpg 400w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/14b42/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.jpg 800w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/a1fc1/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.jpg 921w","srcWebp":"/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/58556/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/61e93/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.webp 200w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/1f5c5/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.webp 400w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/58556/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.webp 800w,\n/static/a495f3b5d6d4e0bfcf654526913291ce/147d5/69733d3e16fc62497ca5fa00edb78f82.webp 921w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5896,"name":"Verte Essentials","slug":"verte-essentials","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}