Recipe for CBD Anti-Itch Cream

The action of a CBD topical is generally limited to the skin’s three layers, where it works through a process called cutaneous cannabinoid signaling, promoting healthy skin barrier function and renewal. This anti-itch cream utilizes CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties — which has been shown to heal minor skin wounds and soothe various types of dermatitis, including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, bug bites, and poison oak.

Equipment

Kitchen scale
Spice/coffee grinder
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula
Double boiler and/or crockpot
Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Small glass jars for finished oil and topicals, preferably amber or other dark color

Ingredients

1/2 cup CBD topical base oil
2 tablespoon shea butter
2-3 tablespoons beeswax pellets or finely chopped beeswax
3 tablespoons baking soda
1/2 cup bentonite clay, pink kaolin clay or a half-and-half mix
2 teaspoons witch hazel
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
20 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops tea tree oil
10 drops lavender

Directions

Make CBD topical base oil.
Using a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl that can sit in a pot with about 2 inches of water, heat the infused topical base oil and shea butter over low to medium heat.
Add the beeswax.
Remove from heat and add baking soda, bentonite clay, witch hazel and apple cider vinegar to the mixture.
Add the peppermint, tea tree, and lavender oil. Blend well.
Place a spoonful into the freezer for two minutes, then check consistency. If too thin, melt some more beeswax pellets over low heat in a separate pan and mix in.
Pour or spoon the cream into a jar with a tight-fitting lid, label, date and store in a cool, dark place. As it continues to cool, the cream should solidify into a spreadable consistency.

Dosage

Apply to inflamed, itchy skin as needed. Discontinue if skin becomes more irritated.

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Melinda Misuraca is a Project CBD contributing writer with a past life as an old-school cannabis farmer specializing in CBD-rich cultivars. © Copyright, Project CBD. May not be reprinted without permission.