CBD Creams

It is against the law in Europe to make medical claims for cosmetic ingredients. Due to the current indeterminate legal status of Hemp products, CBD can only be made available as a cosmetic.

Therefore information, claims or knowledge concerning any possible medical benefits from the use of these unguents are unavailable on this page or on any Love Quota instructions. 

Anecdotal/experiential, blogged or word of mouth information and your own research into the listed essential oils and cbd*  (which we  provide), will guide you in choosing the right product for your condition

Although we will not be able to make many public we would very much like to hear your experiences in using these products especially if negative and also of course any benefits that you derive from by the use of creams and salves.

Let’s start by being clear; CBD a cannabis derivative it.

Cannabis is one type of flowering plant in the family of Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed; two or three. Although the plants are indigenous to central Asia and the Indian subcontinent they can be found over the whole world including The Arctic and the Antarctic due to humanity’s long held love of them.
Cannabis is and has been for 1000’s of years, used for fibre, oils, medicinal purposes and as a recreational substance. Each type of cannabis plant is selected to produce an abundance of fibre, oil or psychotropic substances, in the last decade a much larger percentage of production is being focused on the supposedly medicinal components.

CBD or Cannabidiol has receptors*1 in the human brain and immune system, most densely in the spleen. Iit is one of 113 cannabinoids; chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors in the human brain and immune system, most densely in the spleen.

Yes, the human brain and body has points which are there solely (it would seem) to receive/perceive/absorb, these specific substances from this family of plants! The same receptors have been found in mammals, fish, birds and reptiles.

CBD is said to have unmeasurable (nil) psychotropic effect and many beneficial qualities. It appears to be safe but a review in 2017¹ recommended continued research. It is said to be able to support neural pathways and aid their repair, while maintaining a healthy balance in both body and mind.

Extracts 4 Life have been producing and supplying cbd oil for a number of years, their clients are eager to benefit from CBD’s supposed benefits for a number of illnesses as well as for treating anxiety², stress³,⁴, and pain⁵.

There were a number of clients who for one reason or another didn’t want to topically apply the oil that they were taking internally. Extracts for Life pride themselves on their service orientation probably more than any other factor in their production except high quality.

The requests that came in were pretty specific, they were from the many with gym subscriptions, people working inheated or hot conditions, the elderly and people with skin issues.

At the beginning of 2019 LQB a small scale producer making high quality skin products to produce a line of unguents that combine LQB’s trademark essential oil efficacy with the seemingly magical properties of CBD

The salves combine the oldest (essential oils/eo/EO) and one of the newest (CBD) ways to enable the healing properties of plants to be absorbed and used in the body.

98% pure CBD

100% natural nut and seed oils

100% pure essential oils and absolutes made from blossoms, balsam’s, woods and resins

An oil is "essential" in the sense that it contains the "essence" and characteristics of a plant's fragrance and/or healing properties. The use of essential oils  has been dated back to 4500 BCE. 

EO's are used to ease a wide assortment of ailments, one of the reasons is because they leave no dangerous toxins in the body. They are commonly used in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, as well as in cosmetics, perfume and beauty products.

According to numerous sources EO's are incredibly effective at healing and offer a natural way to improve your entire body's functioning. They are absorbed through the skin, so as well as an oil's properties they also moisturise and nourish.

It is important to recognize that for many natural remedies to be effective, they need to be used on a daily basis.

The amount of CBD in grams is on the label. It is generally advised to dilute essential oils. Our eo concentrations are the actual % of eo's in the product. 

Every ingredient used in our products is completely natural and/or organic. They are completely free of water,

The original specific creams, salves and unguents that were created are as follows

After Sun   

3% eo. CBD 0.2 grams per 60ml pot   60ml/120ml

A standard concentration of eo for treating temporary health concerns. Includes Carrot Seed, Lavender, Chamomile, Ho, Benzoin eo with beeswax and calendula.

This gentle topical balm has been specifically designed to combat sunburn; soothe, cool, heal and repair over-heated skin.

Cool Improvement

CBD 0.075 & 0,30 grams per tube. 20% eo. A higher amount of CBD with a very high concentration of eo. Includes Lavender, Imortelle, Carrot Seed, Calendula Absolute, Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood eo with propolis and honey.

High Impact Sport-Relief

5% eo. CBD 0,25grm     30 & 60ml

A higher than average concentration of essential oils for treating temporary health issues. Specifically designed to aid sport/exercise fans Includes Menthol, Lemon, Pine, Sandalwood, Cade, Frankincense eo. For topical application e.g. Muscle ache/pain, bruising or injury where the skin is unbroken. A soft but powerful lotion may need to be refrigerated in the summer

Joint Pain Rescue

25% eo. CBD 0,25grm  30ml

Specifically designed to target localised (joint) pain, specifically rheumatic/arthritic conditions including gout with Benzoin, Black Pepper, Camphor, Cedarwood, Copaiba, Pine Resin Oil, Frankincense eo. This ointment has very high concentration of essential oils.

Some may be unable to use at this potency.    

Sensitive

0,1grm CBD, 1% eo.   30ml

A very low concentration of CBD and eo that can be used for people with sensitive skin type, and/or a pre-existing conditions, e.g. eczema, psoriasis, to tone, firm, protect and rebalance distressed/damaged, fragile or mature skin. Includes Calendula Absolute, Immortelle, Neroli, Rose eo with honey comb and rosehip seed oil.  

Skin Smooth & Clear

CBD 0,30 grm, 10% eo  30ml 

A high concentration of eo and CBD specifically designed for the reduction and/or elimination of scar(s) tissue. Includes Benzoin, Cedarwood, Carrot Seed, Copaiba, Manuka, Sandalwood eo with bee venom, rosehip seed and tamanu carrier oil.      

Research has been done, notably by Singh, Ratner et al and Lee, in addition to large amounts of empirical research, over hundreds of years into the life enhancing properties and efficacy of bee venom in reducing scar tissue.

*1 an organ or cell, a region of tissue, or a molecule in a cell membrane, which responds specifically to a particular substance. 

 

As of 2020 the Joint Pain Relief has been renamed Morning Star and in a slightly altered form - to fit in with legislation. It will soon be launched and is alread avaialbe to order via maxi mcnaughty or love quota (instagram: @mcnaughty_the_maxi, @lovequotabeauty)

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