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I recently got an email from an NY- based skin care brand that's new and specializes in Cannabis skin care. I am MIGHTY interested and at the brink of saying yes. However, Cannabis is illegal in the Philippines and even if its main component, CBD, is not considered a drug, the fact that it's from a plant that's considered a drug is a loophole might land me in jail. Baka matokhang ang beauty niyo!

In case you did not know, Cannabis is now the new high in skin care.


Cannabis, Ganja, Hemp, Marijuana, Mary Jane-it's been considered an illegal drug for so long, but recently, scientists have found that one of its extracts called CBD or Cannabidiol is a non- intoxicating compound and is found to soothe a variety of ailments ranging from inflammation, muscle pain, and even anxiety; it is widely used in holistic skin care methods and by herbalists abroad. As consciousness evolves, so do our choices; wellness and skin care trends are not only expanding, but also evolving this year as more brands and consumers look beyond the usual sources of beauty...including something as outrageous as Cannabis.

In my research, I've learned that this new beauty trend spawned a ton of new beauty brands hoping to capitalize on the Cannabis skin care trend. But surprisingly, there are multinational brands that have started to place their bet on this new trend; this goes to show that Cannabis in skin care can potentially become mainstream.

Here are some well- known brands that took the first puff of this smoking, hot trend:


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Perricone MD started with CBX for Men enriched with Phytocannabinoids

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The Body Shop puts their hand on Hemp with the Hemp Hand care range 

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Kiehl's adds Cannabis Sativa oil in their range of best- selling facial oils

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Estēe Lauder's Origins reveals the new Hello, Calm face mask with Cannabis Sativa oil

What do you think of this new skin care trend?