Cannabis isn't just for smoking; it's making waves in the beauty industry for its potential benefits for the skin. By infusing cannabis into homemade beauty products, you can create natural, nourishing skincare items. Here are five easy-to-follow recipes to elevate your skincare routine:
1. Soothing Cannabis-Infused Face Mask
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cannabis-infused coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 ripe avocado
Instructions:
Mash the ripe avocado until smooth.
Add cannabis-infused coconut oil and honey, mixing thoroughly.
Apply the mixture to clean skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water for a calming and moisturizing face mask.
2. Healing Cannabis Salve for Dry Skin
Ingredients:
1/4 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
1/4 cup shea butter
2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
Optional: a few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil
Instructions:
In a double boiler, melt the cannabis-infused olive oil, shea butter, and beeswax pellets together.
Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oil if desired.
Pour the mixture into a container and let it cool and solidify into a soothing salve for dry skin.
3. Cannabis-Infused Body Butter
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa butter
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
Essential oils of choice (lavender, chamomile, etc.)
Instructions:
Melt the cannabis-infused coconut oil, cocoa butter, and sweet almond oil in a double boiler.
Once melted, let the mixture cool slightly, then add essential oils for fragrance.
Whip the mixture using a hand mixer until creamy.
Store the body butter in a jar and apply as a luxurious moisturizer.
4. Relaxing Cannabis Bath Bombs
Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cannabis-infused olive oil
A few drops of essential oil (lavender, eucalyptus, etc.)
Witch hazel (in a spray bottle)
Instructions:
Mix baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.
In a separate container, combine cannabis-infused olive oil and essential oil.
Slowly add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously.
Spritz the mixture with witch hazel until it holds its shape when squeezed.
Pack the mixture into molds and let it dry for 24 hours before using in a warm bath.
5. Refreshing Cannabis-Infused Facial Toner
Ingredients:
1/2 cup witch hazel
2 tablespoons cannabis-infused distilled water (boil distilled water and cannabis for 20 minutes, then strain)
A few drops of essential oil (rose, tea tree, etc.)
Instructions:
Mix witch hazel, cannabis-infused distilled water, and essential oil in a bottle.
Shake well before each use and apply to the face with a cotton pad after cleansing.
Cannabis-infused skincare products offer potential benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties, hydration, and soothing effects for the skin. Always perform a patch test before using new skincare products and consult a dermatologist if you have any concerns or allergies.
By incorporating cannabis into your skincare routine with these homemade recipes, you can embrace natural, plant-based skincare for a radiant and revitalized complexion.