5 CBD Products Perfect for Beginners

CBD is everywhere — to such an extent that it can be overwhelming for those inexperienced with CBD. These days, you can find almost any product infused with CBD, from soaps and bath bombs to chocolates and chips. CBD products are available in pharmacies and at grocery stores, in addition to dispensaries and dedicated CBD shops.

So, if you are interested in trying CBD, where should you start? You might look to the following types of products, which are easy to find and reliable in their effects:

1. CBD Topicals

CBD topicals are applied externally, so that CBD absorbs through the skin to a targeted area of the body. Often, topicals provide limited pain and inflammation relief to the skin and shallow tissues beneath it. Topicals come in many forms, from balms and salves to lotions, bath bombs, serums and more, all of which are applied to the body exactly like their non-CBD counterparts. The ease of use and the fact that these products do not provide all-over effects makes them exceedingly appealing to beginners who are interested in pain relief but hesitant about using a cannabis-derived compound.

2. CBD Drops

While CBD drops can vary in their composition — some drops are oil-based while others are alcohol-based — drops are exceedingly easy for the beginner to integrate into their daily regimen. Available in a range of CBD concentrations, drops can be administered in a variety of ways. For immediate effects, users can place drops under their tongue or in their cheek, where the CBD absorbs into the capillaries there. Users can also mix CBD drops into almost any food or beverage if they want to mask the sometimes-intense herbal flavor of high-quality CBD.

3. CBD Gummies

As CBD has risen in popularity, a wide range of pre-made CBD edibles have become available to users across the country, but the best edible for beginners remains CBD gummies. Gummies boast a number of benefits: They are small and convenient to carry around and use; they are easy to make and thus inexpensive to obtain; they tend to have familiar flavors but can boast more exotic flavors for adventurous users. Users can find gummies in traditional shapes, like bears or worms, or they can purchase more adult gummies, which take the form of disks or cubes. Every CBD seller offers some gummy product, and beginners interested in edibles should consider buying a sample.

4. CBD Cooking Oil

It is possible to infuse one’s own CBD cooking oil at home — but the process is time-consuming, complex, rather expensive and likely to imbue the final product with THC in addition to CBD. Instead, beginners interested in creating their own edibles in their home kitchen should look for pre-made CBD cooking oils, like CBD-infused olive oil, coconut oil and butter. These products can be integrated into any regular recipe to create a CBD treat. However, it is wise to avoid subjecting infused cooking oils to high heat for an extended period of time which is likely to degrade the CBD and make the end product less potent.

5. CBD Beverages

It is possible to imbue any beverage with the power of CBD using CBD drops, but pre-made CBD beverages tend to be a fun an easy way to dose with CBD. There are many beverage options to choose from, but some of the best include sparkling waters and sodas, which can be refreshing drinks easy to enjoy in a social setting. However, for higher CBD concentrations in beverage form, the best option is a CBD tea, which mixes CBD with other well-known relaxing and pain-relieving herbs for a delicious and peaceful drink experience.

6. CBD Capsules

Users who want their CBD to look and feel like other medications should consider picking up capsules, which are doses of CBD in simple, straightforward pill form. The benefit to capsules is that they are small and blend in with other pharmaceuticals, making them unlikely to draw attention. For beginners who feel uncomfortable with the idea of using a cannabis product, capsules tend to feel safer and more like medical treatment than other products listed above.

Once you experiment with beginner-friendly CBD products, you are likely to fall in love with this safe, natural compound. Until then, you should stick to what makes you comfortable and gives you the relief you need.