To use a CBD patch, it is important to first clean your skin with soap and water. The adhesive of the CBD patch doesn’t stick as well when the outer layer of the skin has dirt and oil. Shave excess hair if necessary. Remove the protective film, apply the patch to your clean, dry skin. Take care to avoid air bubbles and press firmly to ensure adhesion. Most CBD enters the bloodstream within 24 hours, but it can be worn for the timeframe listed on the pouch. CBD Transdermal Patches can be worn for up to 48 hours after application.

To get the most out of your CBD patch, Pacific Roots suggests you use the patches on venous parts of your body where blood vessels and capillaries are close to the surface, underneath a thin layer of skin. Apply the patch to a soft area of the skin, avoiding bony or irregular areas, but as close to the affected area as possible. Some suggestions are: upper arms, shoulders, inside the wrists or ankles, lower back, behind the knee, and the back of your neck.

Overall follow the below steps to get the most out of a transdermal CBD patch

1. Locate the area needing comfort. Veins are better for absorption.
2. Less hair in the area the better. Try to avoid joint locations.
3. Make sure your skin has been washed with soap and water.
4. Wait five minutes after the skin seems to be dry before applying the CBD patch.
5. Remove the CBD patch from the product backing liner.
6. Place the CBD patch on the skin, and press to ensure it takes to your skin.

Most consider CBD safe to use, however, according to a study published in 2017 some people may experience side effects, including fatigue, diarrhea, changes in appetite, and changes in weight.

Always consult your doctor to make sure cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for you. CBD can interact with medications and you should get your primary care physician’s approval when used/taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you develop skin irritation, stop using the patches immediately and consider speaking with a dermatologist to identify any potential allergens. Adhesive patches should not be used on broken skin.

While we are using the strongest, yet most sensitive adhesive on the market, on rare occasions users have had adverse reactions to the adhesive. If you are sensitive to adhesives, please cut off a small part of the patch and test before applying on a larger area.

First check:

1. Wash skin with soap and water. Make sure the area is totally dry before applying.
2. Remove excess hair.
3. Avoid applying on bendable areas (around joints or small areas.)

In rare cases, some clients’ skin is not compatible with the adhesive, it either sticks too well or not well enough. If you’ve tried troubleshooting steps 1-4, perhaps the muscle cream is a better option for you!

According to Oxford languages, Bioavailability is “the proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.”

In other words, bioavailability is the measure of how easily the CBD can be absorbed into your system.

CBD Transdermal Patches have a higher bioavailability rate than other more traditional methods of delivering CBD into the body like tinctures, because they utilize maximum absorption technology. Topical use of CBD is able to bypass your digestive system allowing for more CBD to be absorbed in the body.

CBD transdermal patches deliver cannabidiol (CBD) right where it’s needed without having to go through digestive processes in the stomach, unlike CBD that’s consumed orally or through inhalation. This allows more of the compound to reach the bloodstream, which eventually makes its way to other parts of the body. CBD transdermal patches are also more convenient and provide a long lasting experience, compared to other forms of CBD intake. Pacific Roots Transdermal Patches provide a continuous and consistent delivery of cannabidiol for up to 48 hours. No need to consume multiple doses of CBD throughout the day.

Hemp-derived CBD products (with less than 0.3 percent THC) are legal on the federal level via the USDA Farm Bill of 2014 and 2018 https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp, but are still illegal under some state laws. Check your state’s laws and those of anywhere you travel. Non-prescription CBD products are not FDA-approved.

Pacific Roots Transdermal Patches contain zero THC and have been tested in third-party laboratories for potency and contaminants. See test results here.

Overall no. However, please check with the state you are located in. Each state has different rules. Generally the recommended age requirement for CBD use is 18 years of age. However, some states do require you to be 21 years of age for some forms of hemp products, such as CBD smokables. Parents should consult with their physician before using on their children.

Our clients are seeing a lot of positive results in using Pacific Roots CBD patches. See what they are saying.

“After my car accident my lower back issues has made it hard to keep up with Jessica, my two year old. I am so glad I discovered these CBD patches. I am able to get through the day as a young mom should. My lower back issue has made it”   – Heather B.

“I am writing this for my mother. As her son, I can see a big difference in her arthritis discomfort by using the Pacific Roots CBD patch. Thanks to her Physical Therapist for giving us this suggestion.” – Jonathan M

Some advantages to think about in using a CBD transdermal patch.

• Federally legal via the USDA Farm Bill
• Non-addictive
• Non-detectable levels of THC
• No harmful ingredients added
• Discreet
• Water resistant
• One of the quickest ways to get CBD into your bloodstream
• Long lasting
• Good for those that aren’t able to take CBD orally

You need to find a trusted CBD manufacturing company. A company that focuses on quality and transparency is key to finding a CBD patch that will be effective. Two main quality items to keep an eye open for are COAs and a medical director.

A COA or certificate of analysis is a test that can show CBD potency and sometimes purity. A quality manufacturer will have two rounds of COA testing. The first round should be a third-party test of the raw CBD oil. This first test should analyze the purity of the oil, from pesticides to residual solvents. The second test is another third-party test on the finished product that should be easily accessible to the user. This second test looks at the potency of the CBD patch making sure it is in compliance with the USDA Farm Bill.

Having a medical director on staff is essential when manufacturing CBD products for human use. Cannabidiol has a large effect on the human bodily systems. Once CBD enters the body it passes through the bloodstream and interacts with the endocannabinoid system. The medical director will have direct knowledge of the human body and the endocannabinoid system, and help to an extent in formulating the correct CBD dosage and product formulation.

A final note. There are other quality marks to look at that all CBD manufacturing companies should follow such as: no added fillers, organically grown hemp, non-GMO, licensed hemp manufacturer in their state (you should be able to ask and see their hemp permit), and product liability insurance. Unfortunately, there is a big gap in the market for quality CBD patches. Pacific Roots CBD patches have the highest quality control on the market to ensure product safety, called the CBDTQM guidelines.

Cannabidol (CBD) has a different effect on everyone. It is not a one size fit all substance. A common reaction of using CBD is a relaxing feeling, whether it is physical or mental. The transdermal CBD patch will not give you a psychoactive feeling. This is because Pacific Roots only manufactures using hemp derived CBD, less than 0.3% THC. We don’t use marajuana, which gives you a high feeling. All Pacific Roots patches with CBD contain non-detectable THC at 0.0% THC.