ON A
HIGH
THC takes all the heat when it comes
to matters of marijuana. It's what gives us
that euphoric high and remains one of the
most controversial substances from both
a legal and medical perspective. But there
are hundreds of other compounds found
in cannabis that are produced by the plant
naturally, it just so happens that THC and
something called CBD rank highest in
concentration.
CBD, or cannabidiol, has been in
the spotlight as of late but with far less
backlash and a reputation that comes
off more chic than stoner. CBD is non-
psychoactive, meaning it won't get you
high, per se, and its main purpose has
been primarily for therapeutic practices.
So why are we only hearing about this
miracle CBD cure now? Because suddenly
it's showing up in everything from edibles
like chocolate bars and cra cocktails to
sleep masks, foot creams, bath bombs,
makeup—and it's legal to purchase.
— The cannabis compound sparking
interest in the beauty industry.
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