Like all hemp extract products, not every brand of CBD spray strikes the correct balance between cost and quality. While every product at CBD Village is tested to ensure quality, not every brand will suit your specific needs. There are a number of things you should consider before purchasing your first CBD oral spray.
Check the Concentration
Before buying a CBD oral spray, it's important to check the concentration. Sure, these sprays come in a variety of sizes and strengths, but you should always try and identify how much CBD a bottle contains.
Some brands might list this in milligrams, while others might use percentages. You should also keep an eye out for how much CBD you'll get in every dose.
What's in Your CBD Oral Spray?
A good rule of thumb -- before purchasing any CBD product -- is to read the list of ingredients. By doing this, you'll be able to make sure that the CBD spray (or tincture, edible or e-liquid) doesn't contain any harmful chemicals. It's also a good way to check if you're allergic to any of the ingredients. If you are allergic, steer clear!
Furthermore, you should always check how the hemp is grown. Look out for companies that only use organic, natural hemp. This will ensure that you won't be ingesting any harmful chemicals or pesticides.
Look for Third-Party Test Results
With CBD's rise in popularity, it's no surprise that a huge number of manufacturers are scrambling to jump on the CBD bandwagon.
However, not all CBD products are created equal. Some products are made to fill the gap in the market, with manufacturers cutting corners throughout production.
We'd recommend you avoid these products.
In addition to this, you should also look for products that have been rigorously tested in a third-party lab. Most manufacturers who use a third-party lab testing facility are more than happy to release the results.
By looking up these results, you'll be able to tell if you're getting as much CBD as these manufacturers advertise and if your CBD oral spray contains any THC.
We're happy to tell you that we've taken the liberty of testing all the products on the CBD Village website -- including the CBD oral sprays. That's how you know you're only getting the best.
Getting The Dose Right
People who are new to CBD naturally want to know the exact dosage suitable for them. It's also a good idea to figure out how many sprays you should take per day.
This is a very difficult question to answer. That's because each person's body is different. We all have various metabolic rates and body mass indexes. Furthermore, we're still learning about the endocannabinoid system and how it works.
We'd recommend that you start slowly, with a single spray under the tongue. Hold the oil in your mouth for a minute before swallowing. Then, wait 15 - 30 mins and judge if you wish to administer another spray. By doing this over the course of a few weeks, you'll quickly learn what the right dose for you is.
Of course, some brands highlight phrases like, "32 Daily Doses" on their packaging. However, this is an advertising trick, and by no means should you take 32 sprays a day! Find your own pattern of what works for you.
Cannabidiol Oil Spray & Bioavailability
What is bioavailability and why is it important in CBD products?
Well, to put it simply, it's the rate at which you absorb a substance. For example, were you to vape a CBD e-liquid, it would be much more effective as the vaporised CBD is taken into the system quicker with less overall waste.
In the same way, topically applied CBD is less effective. This is because the CBD must pass through the dermal layer, which takes longer, to be absorbed into the body.
This is bioavailability -- available to the body. For many people, CBD oil and spray is a nice balance between convenience and effectiveness.
Carrier Oil Options
You should also consider the carrier oil that's used for CBD suspension. Many manufacturers use MCT oil. This is derived from coconut oil.
However, the taste of MCT oil might not be for everyone. Thankfully, there are a number of manufacturers who've rolled out an olive oil option. We have no doubt that we'll continue to see a variety of options as time goes by!