How To Choose A Quality CBD Product

How to Choose a Quality CBD Product?

Last but assuredly not least, how can you choose quality CBD products? The best way to ensure that the CBD you are purchasing is quality is to make sure the company or brand uses third-party laboratory testing. CBD products can’t get licensed without batch-testing prior to putting them up for sale. This process includes testing numerous samples from the same harvest to determine the content of cannabinoids and terpenes, as well as the presence of heavy metals, pesticides, or any other residuals. At Highline, we keep all the certificates of analysis for our products in one handy location, as well as easily accessible from each product page. You can see when the test was collected and received, information about the cultivator, and the total CBD and total cannabinoids, among other information.

CBD 101 Quick Hits

CBD is cannabidiol, an organic compound found in hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant. (Compounds are the building blocks of cells and organisms that perform life processes. Water and carbon are two of the most abundant compounds!)

CBD does not get you high, like the more well-known cannabis compound, THC.

Hemp and marijuana are both forms of the cannabis plant, but hemp is usually grown for commercial reasons while marijuana is grown for recreational reasons. Hemp has more CBD, marijuana has more THC.

Both medical and recreational cannabis were illegal until the ‘90s, when laws started catching up to changing attitudes.

CBD was fully legalized on a federal level by the Farm Bill of 2018, which made it legal to use CBD, grown with lots of special rules so it’s safe for you! The only exceptions are Idaho, Iowa, and South Dakota, which have their own state restrictions.

CBD works by engaging the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a biological system in the human body, just like the nervous system or respiratory system.

CBD may be able to support pain relief, ease tension, and help with sleep issues.

CBD is well-tolerated by the human body, with minimal side effects.

Avoid CBD if you’re on blood thinners and make sure to consult your doctor about interactions with all medications.

Many types of CBD products are now available, including CBD gummies and other edibles, CBD oil tinctures, CBD creams and lotions, and CBD capsules.

There are three types of CBD: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate, which just refers to the so-called “purity” of the CBD. Full-spectrum may include small amounts of THC, whereas broad-spectrum does not. Broad-spectrum CBD will not trigger a positive drug test, but full-spectrum might.

Highline Wellness only uses broad-spectrum CBD.

To ensure quality CBD, always check the certifications of analysis!

The Origin of National CBD Day

Everyone knows that 4/20 is an important day for cannabis enthusiasts. That infamous day has its roots in California in the 1970s – of course. A group of students heard that there was a cannabis farm growing in the woods near their school, so every day they got together at 4:20 to search for it. They never found the farm, but the time turned into a code that has now become a veritable international phenomenon.

In that spirit, it’s clear that CBD should have its own day, too. An attempt was made to label 7/10 as Cannabis Oil Day, which still puts the focus on cannabis oils and extracts, but comes a bit closer to CBD since CBD oils have become a popular alternative. This one is fun because the day was chosen for a great reason: the number 710 resembles the word OIL upside down.

That brings us to National CBD Day – why August 8th? Why now? The answer isn’t quite as fun as the history of 4/20 or even the choice of 7/10, but we’re still happy it exists! It turns out that anyone can apply to make a national holiday out of virtually any reason, simply by appealing to the National Day Calendar, a North-Dakota based company whose bread and butter is in promoting national holidays and even creating new ones. (You can apply to create national weeks or months through them, as well.) You might be able to guess the rest: a CBD manufacturer applied to make National CBD Day a reality, the future-minded four-person committee at the National Day Calendar voted in favor of their application, and we’re all the better for it.

How We’re Celebrating National CBD Day

This year, we’re celebrating National CBD Day with a BOGO 50% off sale! From CBD gummies and oils to topicals and kits, whether you’re looking to improve your sleep or unwind and relax, now’s your chance to buy one of your favorite CBD goods and get the second for half off! Need some help deciding what to try? You can always take our CBD Quiz, or you can keep reading to find out the perfect CBD item for you based on your star sign!

National CBD Day Zodiac

While brainstorming fun ways to celebrate the day, a CBD Zodiac instantly came to mind. As a culture, we’re more obsessed than ever with astrology, so we’ve paired up each Highline Wellness CBD item with the astrological sign that perfectly matches it.

Aries

March 21 – April 19
 

Energetic and competitive, chill out with a good night’s rest and the CBD Night Gummies for Sleep.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Sensual yet stubborn, Taurus can look and feel their best with the CBD Facial Mist.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Known for thinking and talking fast, channel that focus even further with CBD Energy Gummies.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Sensitive and passionate Cancers indulge in some sweet self-care with the CBD Under Eye Balm.

Leo

July 32 – August 22

Natural leaders, charismatic Leo is ready for anything, just like the Anytime CBD Gummies.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Highly meticulous, classic CBD Oil might be just what Virgos need to promote much-needed chill.

Libra

September 23 – October 22
 

All about balance, Libras follow suit with the CBD Immunity Oil for a boosted and balanced experience.
 

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21
 

Powerful and independent but prone to intensity, tame the tension with the CBD Relief Roller.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Friendly, fun, and freedom-loving, take it to the next level with the CBD Energy Oil.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Such a hard-working sign deserves a well-rested evening, so it must be the CBD Oil for Sleep.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Innovative Aquarians will appreciate the unique quality of the CBD Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20
 

Always at home in the water, the perfect pairing for Pisces is naturally the CBD Bath Bomb.

Happy National CBD Day! We hope you had some fun with our CBD Zodiac and fun facts about the history of new and classic holidays. Learn more about CBD in our CBD 101 guide and stay up to date on all things CBD and wellness by reading our blog!