Hemp massage balm is a thick, waxy substance that uses fatty oils and waxes as its base and contains cannabidiol (CBD) as its main ingredient which is an active compound of the cannabis plant that has certain healing properties – in particular its ability to relieve pain.
CBD balms, like other topicals that contain CBD, are applied directly to the skin during massage to achieve pain relief in the area they are used. Skin absorbency tends to be low so when applying a CBD product to the skin it is recommended that it be used liberally and that it contain a high level of CBD. It has been shown that as well as pain relief CBD cab also be beneficial for certain skin conditions and can help reduce inflammation. It can reduce joint swelling (which occurs in people suffering from arthritis), help with nerve pain and with jaw pain.