Interview - CBD oil cleared my skin of acne

A few days ago we received a message on Facebook with a photo attached. It was sent by Anna, a young woman who has been struggling unsuccessfully with a severe form of acne for the past two years. She agreed to do a short interview. Read more about her experience in the interview below.

Interview - CBD oil cleared my skin of acne

Ana, when did you first encounter acne?

I started noticing breakouts after I stopped taking birth control pills. My skin became really bad, especially on my cheeks and chin. I had some problems with acne in puberty but it was never so acute as now.

How did you deal with acne at first?

I first started searching for natural methods and "recipes" online. But the problem was that there were so many different tips and routines for fighting acne that I no longer knew what to believe, what to try, and what would really work for me.

At the same time, I started working on improving my diet. Through reading various sources it became clear to me that the skin reflects internal imbalances. So I first changed my eating habits by avoiding meat, milk and dairy products, white sugar, and canned and fried foods. Now I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, legumes, cereals, carbohydrates and nuts.

Have you been to see a dermatologist for your acne problems?

I haven't been to see a specialist about my acne problems because I was convinced that prescription medication would harm my skin even more. I wanted to fight my acne naturally. However, in winter my skin became so bad that it started to seriously affect my confidence, so I decided to visit my family doctor. Several blood tests showed that my body was in great condition and that there is nothing out of the ordinary.

Did the doctor prescribe you any special treatments – if so, what?

The doctor prescribed two different acne creams. One was an antibiotic cream, the other was based on Adapelene.

How did your skin react to the treatment? Was it effective, and did you notice any side effects?

As I thought, neither of the creams the doctor prescribed worked for me. In fact, it was the opposite - my acne became worse and my skin became very dry, it was literally peeling off my face. The doctor suggested another medicine but I decided to bring an end to that chapter and again started looking for natural solutions.

Did you find a natural solution that worked?

I tried so many different approaches that I can’t even remember them all. Among others, I tried to treat my skin with tea tree essential oil, clay masks, black soap, calendula ointment, lemon juice. None of them really worked.

Where did you first find out about CBD therapy for acne?

I was introduced to the healing powers of CBD oil at the natural cosmetics fair in Ljubljana. I picked up a brochure about CBD oil for different skin problems and some samples of CBD ointments. I started using the Therapeutic CBD balm that same night, however, the amount in the sample bag was probably too little to produce concrete results. But I did notice a slight improvement in my skin so I started to browse your website in order to find the best CBD product for my acne problems. Due to the relatively high prices of the products I hesitated about placing orders for quite some time. Then my boyfriend convinced me to order two products: Balancing face cream and 5% CBD oil.

How did your skin respond to the treatment with CBD oil?

The first signifcant difference was that the side effects of the medication I had previously been taking gradually disappeared. My skin started to look and feel healthier soon after I started using the new products. Then I started to notice my acne was slowly disappearing.

Have you noticed any side effects?

No, never.

How long have you been using Balancing face cream combined with CBD oil and what are the results?

I’ve been using the products for two months now. After cleansing my skin I massage 2 pumps of the Balancing face cream into the clean, dry skin on my face and neck. Before going to bed, I put 1-2 CBD oil drops under my tongue. In that time my skin has become cleaner and healthier. The results aren’t perfect yet, but I feel I’m on the right track.