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What are CBD topicals?

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CBD topicals are versatile & provide natural relief.

Topicals are hemp extract blended into something you put on your skin rather than swallow — a cream, a lotion, a roll-on. You choose the spot and the amount, and you can use one the same day you use anything else in your routine.

  • You pick the spot

    Shoulders, knees, hands, calves, lower back. Apply where you want it and nowhere else.

  • Skin first

    Our lotion is built as skincare as much as anything: it hydrates, absorbs, and leaves skin feeling smoother rather than greasy.

  • Fits around everything else

    A lot of people use a topical in the evening and a tincture or capsule as their daily routine. They’re not an either/or.

  • Full spectrum or THC-free

    Muscle Cream comes both ways, same 2000mg format, so you can skip THC entirely if you’d rather.

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STEP ONE · KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Cream, lotion or roll-on: which is right for you?

All three are CBD on the skin. What changes is the texture, the size of the area, and how you get it there.

Format What it is Commonly chosen for THC-free How it goes on
Muscle Cream Our thickest, most concentrated format One targeted area after activity Available Massaged in by hand
Muscle & Recovery Lotion A lighter base that spreads further Larger areas — legs, arms, back No Smoothed over the skin
Muscle & Recovery Roll-On A no-hands applicator with a cooling feel On the go, mid-day, gym bag No Rolled straight onto the spot

STEP 2 · FINDING YOUR AMOUNT

Use as much as the area needs. Topicals are the one format you can adjust on the spot — there’s no waiting period and no schedule to keep. Start with a dime-sized amount, see how far it goes, and add more if you want more coverage.

Beginner A dime-size amount
Standard A quarter-sized amount
Expert A generous layer, reapplied

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Questions About Topicals? We've Got Answers.

What's the difference between the cream, the lotion and the roll-on?

The cream is our thickest and most concentrated, made for one targeted area. The lotion is lighter and spreads over larger areas like legs and arms. The roll-on is the same idea in a no-hands applicator with a cooling feel. There’s a full breakdown in the table above.

How much should I use?

Start with a dime-sized amount, massage it in until it’s absorbed, and add more if you want more coverage. Unlike an oil or a capsule, there’s no waiting period between applications.

Where can I apply it?

Anywhere on intact skin — shoulders, knees, hands, calves, lower back. Keep it away from your eyes and off broken skin.

Is there a THC-free topical?

Yes. Our Muscle Cream comes in a THC Free version at the same 2000mg strength. The THC is removed to non-detect, which you can confirm on that batch’s COA.

Will it feel greasy or leave a smell?

Our lotion absorbs without a heavy residue, and the topicals carry a light botanical scent rather than a strong medicinal one. Most people apply and get dressed a few minutes later.

Can I use a topical and a tincture or capsule on the same day?

Yes, and plenty of customers do — a daily oil or capsule, plus a topical where they want it. If you have questions about combining products with anything else you take, that’s a conversation for your doctor.

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