7 Tips on Purchasing Hemp Derived CBD Products

Tips on Purchasing Hemp Derived CBD Products

With the US government taking steps toward legalizing the growing and marketing of hemp products, hemp derived CBD products will continue to become more mainstream. CBD sourced from hemp is gaining ground over CBD sourced from marijuana as farmers are learning techniques to grow higher quality hemp while still meeting industrial hemp standards.

Those residing in areas without a proper medical marijuana program can still get the full benefits of CBD products from hemp derived CBD products. There are various online stores that sell these products as well as local storefronts beginning to pop-up (including ours). The vast majority of consumers are still not aware of how to differentiate CBD products. We thought it might be useful to write an article on what makes good CBD products—proper labeling, lab testing, quality ingredients, etc.

What is CBD?

Are you confused about what exactly CBD is? Don’t worry; we have the answer.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabinoid that can be found in both marijuana as well as hemp plants. CBD products sold outside of dispensaries must be derived from hemp in order to be legally sold. There are over 113+ cannabinoids (compounds) found in the cannabis plant, the most popular compound being THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the main psychoactive compound—one that provides the high to the cannabis users. CBD on the other hand is nonpsychoactive and thus provides no “high”, which is why it is legal in many states to sell.

We have come up with some helpful tips to assist you in choosing quality hemp derived CBD products.

• Always choose CBD Products that are made from American hemp and not foreign sources. Do not fall for the hype created by online advertisements. Foreign hemp is unregulated and frequently contains pesticides, heavy metals and molds.

• Choose products that have been tested by an accredited testing facility.

• Beware of companies claiming that the CBD products are extracted from the seed and stalk of the hemp plant. CBD is not present in hemp-seed and rarely present on the stalk of the hemp plant.

• Do not hesitate to connect with the company the makes the hemp derived CBD products and ask questions.

• Always look for products indicating the amount of THC and CBD.

• Stay away from companies that make medical claims about CBD products as it is not allowed by the FDA.

• Always opt for CBD products derived from high-quality hemp and containing quality ingredients. Never choose low-quality CBD products made using corn syrup and artificial colors. Watch out for propylene glycol, ethylene, glycol, and other harmful ingredients.

In Summary

When looking for quality hemp derived CBD Products, you should always keep in mind the tips mentioned above. Making sure the company you are purchasing from uses high quality, lab tested hemp derived CBD is crucial. Be sure the ingredients in the products are quality and the product is labeled properly so you know exactly what you are consuming. Please feel free to browse around our store where you will find a variety of high quality CBD products. And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions—questions@komfortablyyou.com.