a topical CBD — such as a CBD cream — may be particularly useful. But how can you tell which CBD creams are the real deal? One of our experienced testers, Christy Snyder, tried all but one of ...

Using circular motions, gently massage the cream into your skin. This will help your skin absorb the CBD and increase blood flow to the area. After applying the CBD cream, give it some time to work.

“The cooling cream was very effective for pain relief and lasted longer than other CBD topicals we’ve tried.” One potential downside is the scent. “[It] smells strongly of hemp and ...