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. 2022 Apr 5;14(4):e23850. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23850

Table 6. Cannabinoids for acne and skin rejuvenation.

CBD, cannabidiol.

Skin condition or restoration Comments Reference
Acne CBD can exert anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-lipogenic activity in human sebocytes in vitro. In a study of 11 Asian men, 3% cannabis seeds extract cream applied to the cheek twice daily for 12 weeks was associated with a statistically significant decrease in erythema and sebum compared to a base cream [3]
Skin rejuvenation Cannabinoids play a role in mediating the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of basal cells in the epidermis. Hemp seed hexane extracts can stimulate collagen synthesis in vitro [3]