Time for a little light reading perhaps? Here's the science deep dive:
CBD (Cannabidiol)
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Topical cannabidiol use and skin interaction — PMC: Topical cannabidiol (CBD) in skin pathology.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9210160/ -
Cannabinoids in dermatology research — PubMed: Cannabis and cannabinoids in dermatology: a systematic review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41181596/ -
CBD and cosmetic skin effects — PubMed: Cannabidiol in Skin Health: A Comprehensive Review.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41008526/
Arnica (Arnica montana)
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Topical herbal therapies overview — PMC: Topical herbal therapies for osteoarthritis.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4105203/ -
Clinical herbal topical exploration — PubMed: Topical cannabis and cannabinoid research.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35695447/
Capsaicin & Sensory Pathways
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Menthol–Capsaicin receptor interactions — PubMed: Reciprocal effects of capsaicin and menthol.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26645885/ -
Capsaicin receptor overview — PMC: Integrating TRPV1 receptor function with capsaicin.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4738735/
General Topical Context
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Topical analgesic overview — PMC: Making Sense of Topical Pain Relief Options.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11556579/