9 Best CBD Products to Give a Friend—or Enjoy Yourself 

As someone who uses or is interested in medical marijuana, you’ve probably dabbled in cannabis-themed food and personal products too. How to choose the best? Whether you’re looking for gifts for friends and family or a treat for yourself, here are 10 of our favorite CBD-based products. 

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has become very popular as a natural remedy that can be used for many common ailments. It has become an appealing option for individuals who would like the medicinal benefits of cannabis but prefer to forgo the psychoactive components.

But while CBD is being used increasingly to ease symptoms of chronic pain and anxiety, among others, it is also finding its way into beauty products. From skin creams, to oils, to tinctures and gummies, there seems to be a CBD product for everyone, even pets. Additionally, giving CBD as a present is a good way for a person who has been undecided about using it, to try it out. 

Here’s a list of 9 CBD products to consider:

For the skin care aficionado, Cannabliss offers a whole line of CBD-infused skin care products.  CBD is said to be a powerful adaptogen, antioxidant and anti-aging agent, and according to Cannabliss, studies show that CBD supports collagen production and cell regeneration, and can work wonders on different types of skin conditions. In addition to individual products, they also offer gift sets and starter kits. Prices vary. 

Roll stress away with Rollerball Stress Relief. These items have long been used with essential oils to calm anxiety and relieve headaches, among other uses. This product is from Sagely Naturals, which works on the same principle only it uses CBD oil and is for stress relief.  Priced at $29.99.

For a nice massage or a soothing soak in the tub, Ellis Brooklyn Marvelous Massage and Body Oil with CBD can help reduce redness and skin inflammation.  It also contains pink bark extract and sweet almond oil, is cruelty free, vegan, and does not contain any ingredients found on “The Dirty List,” which are  ingredients are linked to health or environmental issues.

For the individual who enjoys making edibles at home rather than buying them, the LEVO Infusion can make the process a lot easier. This small device, which can sit on a kitchen countertop, can transform any herb into oil. As simple to use as a coffee machine, it can also be used to make butters and oils. The. Levo costs between $149.99 to $349.99 depending on model.

Vaping has become a popular method of using cannabis, and CBD vape liquids are now available. So a nice gift for someone who vapes is the Pax 3 Vaporizer. It’s a small portable vaporizer on the market, sleek and can be used discreetly. Runs about $249.

For the chocolate lover and an opportunity to help a good cause, consider getting CBD infused chocolates from the Chocolate Spectrum Cafe and Academy, a retail shop in Jupiter, FL. A family owned artisan chocolate shop, it is staffed by people with autism and other special needs, and their purpose is to offer delicious chocolate confections while also helping individuals with special needs.  They have recently started offering boxes of CBD-infused chocolate that sell for $24.99. Each gift box contains nine squares of dark, milk and white chocolate, decorated with green hemp leaves. 

Drinking Botanicals are wildcrafted beverages, made from combinations of fresh-pressed juices, herbs, and CBD, with the goal of relaxing, restoring, and revitalizing the mind and body. The MONK CBD Elixir Sampler offers five formulations in 4 ounce bottles: Tumeric Lemon, Ginger Maple Shrub, Grapefruit Cayenne, Cinnamon Citrus Shrub, and Rosemary Orange Peel.  All of the ingredients are locally and responsibly sourced, with the bulk coming from carefully-vetted California suppliers that are located within a 250 mile radius of the company. The sampler sells for $35.

CBD can be infused into all kinds of edibles, including candy. Lord Jones CBD Gumdrops can make a nice gift to a candy lover who’d also like a little CBD mixed in. Each gumdrop contains 20 milligrams of CBD, and they come in two distinct flavors—classic sugarplum and a tangy mango-chili (9 gumdrops per box). Cost is $50 per box.

There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea on a cold winter night, especially if it’s infused with CBD. Buddha Teas offers a CBD Tea Bundle which contains 72 bags in matcha, chamomile, peppermint and turmeric-ginger. Each tea bag is laced with five milligrams of water-soluble CBD. The bundle costs $69.99.