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7 CBD Products to Amp Up Your Self-Care Routine

Keep calm and nourish your body.

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Whether you want to try CBD for the first time or are already familiar with CBD, this roundup has products suitable for all. Moisturise your skin with face masks and lotions or treat yourself to chocolate—these seven products are all THC-free and are sure to help you stay relaxed and happy this winter.

CBDfx Vegan Face Mask

CBDfx’s vegan face masks come in five variations: Aloe Vera, Charcoal, Cucumber, Lavender and Rose. While each mask is infused with 50 mg of CBD, they are designed to have different effects on your skin. For example, the charcoal mask unclogs pores and brightens congested skin via activated charcoal and the rose cleanses, tones and moisturises with hyaluronic acid for petal-soft skin.

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I tried the cucumber face mask, which is meant to hydrate and nourish dry skin while tightening pores for a refreshed glow. After a long day of working, I decided to treat myself to this CBD face mask to nourish my skin. After 15 minutes of leaving the mask on, I peeled the mask off and was pleasantly surprised that it did not leave my face feeling very sticky or slimy.

The next day, my skin was feeling soft and hydrated, and I was feeling refreshed because I slept quite well! I recommend incorporating this CBD mask into your bedtime routine when you need to wind down and get into a restful state because sometimes you just need that extra indulgence to feel and look great.

Available at CBD Collectiv.

Lekker Stuff CBD Rescue Mask

Lekker Stuff’s CBD clay mask is infused with 600 mg of CBD per 50 mL. It is advertised to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and rejuvenate your skin, fight free radical damage and soothe inflamed skin. A blend of sweet almond oil, rosehip oil, coffee bean oil, baobab oil, Vitamin E and other ingredients, this clay mask lightly exfoliates the skin, extracts impurities and balances the skin’s sebum levels.

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This mask has a slightly oily, minty scent. When I first applied it to my face, it made my skin very shiny and smooth with oil. I left the mask on overnight, hoping for my skin to absorb the oils while I sleep. The next morning, I was surprised to find my face still quite shiny and oily from the mask.

That said, once I washed it off, my skin did feel soft and clean. I recommend this mask for people who want to balance their skin’s sebum levels and want the CBD to combat inflamed skin, rather than for those who want to hydrate their skin.

Green Roads Bath Bomb

Take some time to relax from your busy day with a Green Roads CBD bath bomb. With different scents and usages, you can choose whichever bath bomb fits your needs the most. Their large CBD bath bombs contain 150 mg of CBD, and the smaller ones that come in pairs contain 100 mg of CBD each. Want to have an at-home spa day? Consider adding this bath bomb to complete your experience.

I tried the smaller eucalyptus and lavender bath bomb with 100 mg of CBD in hopes of relaxing and de-stressing, as I was feeling overwhelmed with my work. And let me tell you, this stuff brings you next-level relaxation. The lovely lavender and eucalyptus scents were very soothing to my senses and calming for my mind. After my bath, I felt extremely at ease.

As I was rinsing off and washing my hair afterwards, I did not want to move my limbs at all—I just wanted to lie in bed and feel the sheets against my skin. So that’s what I did. I ended up taking a nap after my bath because it was just that calming! I highly recommend this bath bomb for those who are familiar with CBD, as the dosage is not exactly low.

Available at CBD Collectiv.

Saiph Tranquility Hand and Body Moisturiser

Winter is approaching, and the humidity is starting to decrease (as much as it can decrease in Hong Kong, which is barely). Hydrate and soothe your skin with Japanese brand Saiph’s CBD hand and body moisturiser, Tranquility. The lotion contains aloe and hyaluronic acid along with an uplifting fragrance of chamomile, bergamot mint and geranium. Each 350 mL bottle contains 700 mg of CBD, which equates to 2 mg per mL of lotion. 

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I normally don’t really moisturise routinely like I should, but I have started doing so with Saiph’s Tranquility lotion. The soothing scent and silky texture delight my senses, and the lotion gets absorbed quickly without leaving my skin feeling sticky or slimy at all. I like to use the lotion after showering before sleeping, and I find that it does seem to help me sleep better!

LIFE CBD Water

LIFE CBD Water is designed for when you need a fast-acting dose of calm on the go. Each 330 mL can contains 40 mg of CBD and zero calories, ideal for anyone who wants a low-calorie hydrating drink to help them relax. You can consume the drink in the morning on your way to work or school, or returning home to rest after a long day. 

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I tried this CBD water while I was relaxing by the pool in the morning. I figured it would help combat my morning grouchiness and help me ease into my day. However, after taking my excited first sip, my palette was hit with a pang of plasticky bitter flavour.

As I continued to lounge by the pool, I thought to myself about how I probably should have saved the CBD water as a mixer with alcohol, as that was one of the suggested ways to consume the water. So if you are keen to try this drink, I would recommend mixing it in a beverage you want to infuse CBD with.

Lekker Stuff 56% CBD Vegan Chocolate

Need a touch of sweetness after your meal? Consider trying Lekker Stuff’s 56% CBD vegan chocolate. Handmade in South Africa, each slab of chocolate, which is 10 pieces, contains 10 mg of CBD, so each piece is only 1 mg of CBD. The recommended serving size is two pieces, which is still only 2 mg. 

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This chocolate is great for those with a sweet tooth who also want a touch of CBD. It is not excessively sweet, but the chocolate is still silky and smooth in your mouth. With the very minimal dosage of CBD, this chocolate is more ideal for enjoyment rather than to feel the effects of CBD.

Somnio CBD Brew Blended Tea

Calling all herbal tea lovers! Somnio CBD brew blended tea is a 3 mg of CBD per tea bag drink combining the relaxing properties of CBD and herbs to create a therapeutic and aromatic tea infusion. The Detox and Cleanse tea bags contain a mix of lemongrass, rosehip, sea buckthorn, orange, echinacea, licorice and hemp, designed to leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the day.

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I chose to have my CBD-infused tea before bedtime after a gruelling day of work, as I preferred to enjoy the scent and flavours of the herbal tea to wind down rather than to get my day started.

The strong lemongrass aroma was very pleasing to my nose and I found myself getting a whiff of the tea before every sip. That said, since each bag only contains 3 mg of CBD, this tea may not be ideal for those who wish to feel the relaxing effects of CBD, but it’s still a great caffeine-free option to wind down after a long day!

Available at CBD Collectiv.