Terpenes are aromatic compounds that are found in all plants including cannabis. What role does terpenes play in your formulations? When formulating, we take a truly holistic and scientific approach to developing a targeted and highly effective product. High quality extra virgin olive oil, which is the base of all of our products, is also highly penetrating and menthol is an analgesic transdermal enhancer. For example, by activation of CB2 (by THC and CBD) and TRPV1 channels (by CBD), our Deep Down 1:2 pain formula, which also contains menthol, other cooling mints, and pain relieving comfrey and arnica, is highly effective in reducing pain.
COSMIC VIEW CANNABIS SKIN
We at Cosmic View have found, based on our own research, that a 1:1 ratio works well for inflammatory skin disorders in combination with a blend of various healing and soothing herbs.įor pain, our formulations are THC dominant, but all include CBD as well as other herbs and natural transdermal enhancers. It is also worth noting that it is more than ratios that are important when formulating a highly effective topical. Regarding ratios, controlled scientific studies on the therapeutic potential of topicals with various CBD to THC ratios are needed.
We hear a lot about THC:CBD ratios and how varying ratios of each cannabinoid provides varying effects. An added benefit of using whole plant extracts in topicals is that they include other beneficial cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, further enhancing/potentiating the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Whole plant extracts containing both THC and CBD are more effective in mitigating pain and inflammation than when either is used in isolation. For example, THC activates CB1/2 receptors, as well as directly affects immune cell production of inflammatory molecules.ĬBD exerts its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects by indirectly activating CB2 receptors, activating/desensitizing TRPV1 channels, enhancing levels of anandamide (endogenous THC) in skin cells, as well as other mechanisms. The effects of topical THC and CBD formulations in reducing pain and inflammation work through various receptor-mediated and receptor independent pathways. What role does THC and CBD play in topical formulations? Why is it important to use whole plant extracts? Our Skin Salvation topical, which was formulated to help with skin healing and to relieve symptoms of psoriasis and eczema, contains single strain CBD- and THC-rich cannabis extracts from Ringo’s Gift and Pineapple Wonder, both rich in linalool, myrcene, beta-carophyllene and alpha-pinene. How do you determine what ingredients to put in your topicals?Īt Cosmic View, the decision on which ingredients go into our tinctures, topicals and edibles is guided by the science and biological actions behind not only the cannabis strains, but what terpenes, flavonoids and other major plant compounds are in the herbs and essential oils that we use and the effect that we are seeking.
S kin Salvation is available now at KindPeoples. We caught up with Christine Skibola Ph.D, and asked her how they craft their effective formulations and the special role cannabinoids and terpenes play. This month, we are featuring Cosmic View’s Skin Salvation, a topical specially formulated to help with skin healing and to relieve symptoms of psoriasis and eczema. Cosmic View is one of the most exciting brands in the cannabis industry.įounded by Nicole Skibola and her mother, Christine Skibola Ph.D, a former UC Berkeley scientist and professor whose research looked at the role of diet and lifestyle on health and cancer, Cosmic View uses the latest in cannabis research to craft their effective topicals.