Finding the Right CBD Topical - Balm, Cream or Gel?
Posted by The Amazing Kind on Feb 13th 2024
Should I use a topical CBD balm, cream or gel? That's the question!
With the variety of CBD topicals on the market ranging from balms to creams and gels, it can get confusing finding the best format for your needs. But each offers tailored benefits depending on where and how you want relief applied. While at times the choice may come down to personal preference, this guide breaks down when CBD balms, creams and gels excel so you can pick the perfect product for sore joints, muscle fatigue and more.
Topical CBD Balm
Ideal for targeted, intense relief in small areas like sore joints or knots in back/shoulder muscles. The waxy, thick balm texture adheres perfectly to apply soothing ingredients like CBD, arnica, menthol directly where they’re needed most. Easy to toss in gym bag too.
Best Uses:
- Sore knees/elbows after heavy workouts
- Back/neck tension from hunching over a computer
- Arthritic finger/wrist pain flares
- Long days on your feet
- Targeted areas during massage
- Sports recovery
- Everyday comfort
Below are some links to some of our Topical CBD Balms
Topical CBD Creams & Lotions
Provides broader relief thanks to a smooth, fast-absorbing lotion base. Makes it easy to apply relief to larger areas like the legs, arms or back while also moisturizing skin. The lighter texture gets to work quickly without heaviness.
Best Uses:
- Post-workout muscle fatigue in quads/hamstrings
- Soothing skin irritation from outdoor activities like gardening
- Daily moisturizer, skin nourishment for aging, delicate skin
- Sports recovery
- Everyday comfort
Below are some links to our Topical CBD Creams & Lotions
Topical CBD Gel
The cooling, water-based gel is fantastic for inflammation of muscles/joints after overuse injuries or intense training. Our CBD Roll-On Gel has a convenient application that distributes relief evenly without stickiness. Formulated to be potent and effective with amazing bioactive plant-based ingredients, including menthol to provide additional chilling sensation to painful areas.
Best Uses:
- Sore shoulders from swimming overuse
- Reducing knee swelling after marathon running
- Chest/arm muscle tightness from benching heavy
- Backaches & arthritis relief
- Sports recovery
- Everyday comfort
Below are some links to our Topical Gels
Cooling Relief Balm with Arnica *This last one does not contain CBD, but we had to include it as our arnica-based cooling relief gel is great for reducing inflammation and soothing discomfort related to sore muscles, joints, backaches, arthritis, and everyday aches.
Conclusion
As you can see whether you’re looking to alleviate joint discomfort from weight training, reduce back tightness from hunching over a computer all day, gently nourish your skin while relieving aching knees after marathon training, or to soothe your body after a big game, the right CBD topical makes all the difference. CBD balms, creams and gels offer all natural, plant-powered relief - it just depends on your specific target areas and your preference on texture. Balms provide concentrated relief for localized aches. Creams ease larger areas fast while hydrating skin. And gels cool overworked muscles and joints.
Now get out there, push your limits, and make the most of each active day knowing we’ve got you covered pre- and post-workout with our fast-acting and potent topicals. Your body will thank you!