Topical education as provided by the ocs
As with any form of cannabis, there are many factors to consider before using topical cannabis, including the potency of the product. Here’s what you need to know before trying topicals.
Highlights
Buying legal topical cannabis is the best way to ensure the product contains the advertised amount of THC and CBD.
There are no general guidelines for how much topical cannabis should be applied, so read the manufacturer’s information that comes with the specific product.
Although topical cannabis products provide a smoke-free alternative, there are many considerations when it comes to the amount you should apply, the potency and the potential effects. Here’s what you need to know — and why you should always buy legal.
How Are Topicals Different from Other Types of Cannabis?
The main difference between topicals and other forms of cannabis is in how the body processes the cannabinoids.
When cannabis extract is ingested, it can produce effects that are similar to those experienced when cannabis flower is smoked or vaped. When cannabis is inhaled, its THC is absorbed by the blood in the lungs and moves quickly to the brain, which can produce an almost immediate whole-body effect, possibly within minutes. However, when cannabis extracts are applied topically, the effects will generally only be felt locally, on the area the product is applied.
As with consumption of any form of cannabis, the intensity and longevity of the effects depend on many factors, such as your weight and sex, how much food you’ve eaten that day and how quickly your metabolism works.
How Much Should I Apply?
Unlike smoking dried cannabis, which has been reported to produce a whole-body effect within minutes, the effect of intoxication after applying cannabis extract–infused topical products is believed to be low, although, at this time, there is a lack of research to evaluate the potential effects. There are no general guidelines for how much topical cannabis should be applied, so read the manufacturer’s information that comes with the specific product.
Why Buy Legal?
When you purchase a topical cannabis product from the legal market, either through OCS.ca or a Licensed Retailer, you can be sure the THC and CBD content in the product is correct. Current regulations allow for no more than 1,000 mg of THC in a package. Topicals that are available on the illegal market are unregulated, and may contain harmful substances, such as pesticides, fungus or other contaminants.
Products sold by OCS do not make claims to have health or cosmetic benefits, and must be made of cosmetic-grade ingredients.
Safety around children and pets is another reason to buy legal topicals. All products sold through legal channels are required to be in child-resistant and child-proof packaging.
