What are Delta 8 Topicals?

Delta 8 topicals are products you apply to your skin containing delta 8 THC. 

Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 8 THC) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid in the hemp plant. 

Natural though it is, delta 8 is made synthetically for use in products because it only occurs in very small amounts. 

Like delta 9 THC, delta 8 is psychoactive and will get you high if you consume it orally. However, delta 8 also has benefits in topical form due to the way it interacts with surface-level receptors in your endocannabinoid system. 

Why Shop Delta 8 Topicals from Natural Ways CBD?

At Natural Ways CBD, we only carry products that contain less than 0.3% THC and have been tested by a 3rd-party lab to verify their safety and potency. 

But legal, safe, and effective products are table stakes for any brand — what truly sets us apart is our:

• Selection — We offer an extensive product line under our own brand name: Natural Ways CBD. But we aren’t limited to carrying our own products; we also curate the best of what other companies have to offer. This means you get more options to choose from without needing to spend more time vetting products: you can confidently select an option and know that it will be safe and effective. 
• Experience — Although we pride ourselves on providing a great online CBD shopping experience, Natural Ways CBD isn’t just an online business. In fact, we have six brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Houston, Texas area. Because we talk to customers face-to-face every day, we receive immediate and detailed feedback about how our products are working, allowing us to continuously improve our products. The end result? The delta 8 topicals and other products you buy from us are what’s actually working for real people right now, not some formula we think works. 
• Values —  We put people over profit. Our company was started after the owners experienced a medical scare with a family member and witnessed how hemp-derived products helped. We’re dedicated to making natural wellness available to all; we do that by offering the highest-quality products at fair prices.

Are Delta 8 Topicals Legal?

Yes. According to the 2018 Farm Bill, which has been extended through 2024, delta 8 THC is federally legal as long as it is derived from the hemp plant. Therefore, delta 8 topical products are legal on a federal level. 

However, delta 8 is illegal in some states – be sure to check your state’s laws before purchasing delta 8 products online. 

Benefits of Delta 8 Topicals

Delta 8, specifically, hasn’t been researched for therapeutic uses in topical form.

However, delta 9 has been researched for its topical benefits, and both cannabinoids interact similarly with the body. 

Potential therapeutic uses of delta 8 topicals include:

• Pain: Research on people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy suggests that topical THC may be beneficial for addressing chronic pain.
• Inflammatory Conditions: Studies show that THC topicals may be beneficial for inflammatory skin conditions, such as dermatitis.

How Do Delta 8 Topicals Work?

Delta 8 THC works by interacting with your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a receptor system responsible for regulating every vital function in your body used for moment-to-moment functioning. 

There are two main types of receptors in your ECS:

• CB1 receptors, responsible for managing how CBD interacts with your mind
• CB2 receptors, responsible for managing how CBD interacts with your body

Each type of receptor is located in different areas of the body, but there are some endocannabinoid receptors near the surface of the skin – specifically, CB2 receptors, which play a role in modulating pain sensations. 

When you use a delta 8 topical, no delta 8 will reach your bloodstream. However, delta 8 will reach the CB2 endocannabinoid receptors near the surface of the skin, enabling these products to promote physical comfort in specific areas of the body. 

How to Use Delta 8 Topicals

Depending on what type of delta 8 topical you’re using, best practices for application will be different. However, a general rule of thumb is to thoroughly apply whichever delta 8 topical you’re using to the area you want to target for relaxation. 

High-quality delta 8 topicals are safe to use on your skin, and they won’t typically cause any sort of irritation. That said, if you have a skin condition, we recommend checking with your doctor before using any sort of topical product. You’ll also want to avoid applying delta 8 topicals to damaged skin. 

Will Delta 8 Topicals Get You High?

No, delta 8 topicals will not get you high. Delta 8 topicals don’t deliver any delta 8 to the bloodstream, so it won’t circulate throughout your body and cause you to feel psychoactive effects. Instead, these products work by delivering delta 8 to endocannabinoid receptors just under the skin.