DIY Cannabis Topicals: How to Make Your Own Lotions and Balms

Why Use Cannabis Topicals?

• Localized relief for sore muscles and joint pain.
• Non-psychoactive, meaning no high.
• Natural alternative to commercial pain creams.

How to Make Cannabis-Infused Lotion

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil
• ½ cup beeswax
• 1 cup cannabis-infused oil (made with decarboxylated cannabis)
• Optional: Essential oils for scent

Instructions

1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Stir in cannabis-infused oil until fully blended.
3. Add essential oils if desired.
4. Pour into containers and let it cool before use.

How Cannabis Topicals Work

• CBD and THC interact with CB2 receptors in the skin.
• Helps reduce inflammation, pain, and skin conditions like eczema.
• Best applied to targeted areas for fast relief.

Key Takeaways

• Cannabis topicals provide non-intoxicating relief for pain and inflammation.
• Infusing coconut oil with cannabis is an easy way to make lotions at home.
• Adding essential oils enhances the benefits and scent.

Homemade cannabis topicals offer a natural way to ease pain and nourish the skin.