CBD Salve
When you indulge in Acrely Farms' Artisan Organic CBD Salve, you're applying a balm made with 2,000mg of full-spectrum CBD, organic coconut oil, beeswax, and MCT oil – crafted gently by hand on our Utah farm. It's designed for localized relief – muscles, joints, and skin – without psychoactive effects. But does any of that CBD actually enter your bloodstream? Let's break it down.
Topical vs. Transdermal: What's the Difference?
- Topical CBD (like most salves, creams, and ointments) is formulated to stay on the skin's surface or within the epidermis and dermis. In interacts with cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) in those layers, offering targeted relief without systemic absorption.
- Transdermal CBD, on the other hand, is specifically engineered – using patches or specialized enhancers – to penetrate deeper and enter the bloodstream. These are not typical of everyday salves.
In short: Unless your salve is labeled "transdermal" and contains penetration enhancers or comes in patch form, it's most likely acting locally.
What Does the Science Say?
- CBD topicals don't significantly enter systemic circulation. Research shows they remain mostly in the skin's outer layers and don't reach therapeutic level in the blood. Clinical tests found no detectable THC in blood or urine from topical use – suggesting the same for CBD salves.
- One emerging study using GT4 cream technology suggests specialized topical formulation might deliver CBD to the bloodstream, but this is a niche innovation – not typical for standard salves.
So – Does CBD Salve Get in Your Bloodstream?
No, in the case of our Artisan CBD Salve:
- It's a topical product, not transdermal
- It interacts locally with cannabinoid receptors under the skin
- None of it makes it into your bloodstream
- You won't get psychoactive effects or trigger blood/urine tests for THC
This makes it a clean, reliable option for localized pain relief, inflammation reduction, and skin support – all without systemic side effects.
Why Use a CBD Salve, Then?
Here's what it does do (and does well):
- Local Relief: CBD acts on receptors within the skin and muscle tissue, helping ease soreness, achy joints, and discomfort.
- Skin Care: Antioxidants and moisturizing oils support skin health – great for dry, cracked areas.
- Fast-Acting: Applied directly to the target area, you can feel relief within minutes and the effects may last several hours.
The Acrely Farms Experience
Our Artisan CBD Salve is:
- USDA-organic, full-spectrum, handcrafted with love from Utah-grown hemp
- Designed to soothe muscle soreness, joint aches, inflammation, and nourish skin – without system effects or psycho-activity
- Highly rated by customers with arthritis and dry skin – they love its over and purity
Final Thoughts
Acrely Farms' CBD Salve does not enter your bloodstream – it stays local.
- You get targeted relief
- No high, no drug-test concerns
- A clean, skin-loving balm with the full benefits of CBD where you need it most
If you're craving certain effects – calm, overall inflammation support, or sleep – you might explore CBD topicals or ingestibles from our collection. For localized spot treatment, though, our Artisan Salve is your go-to.
