CBD Topicals: Creams, Balms & Salves
CBD creams, balms, and other topical products can offer soothing relief for irritated skin or aches and pain in your muscles and joints. Made with organic hemp oil, our CBD topicals also contain the finest active botanicals and skin-care ingredients available. The result is a broad selection of topical CBD products for a variety of needs: including CBD cream and CBD balm for minor muscle and joint pain, luxurious CBD massage oil, and spa-worthy CBD bath bombs!**
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CBD Cream For Muscle & Joint: Cooling Formula 1000-3000mg$49.99 — or subscribe and save 25% Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
CBG + CBD Lotion for Muscle & Joint: Heating Formula 1:1 Ratio$49.99 — or subscribe and save 25% Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
CBD Balm Stick Muscle & Joint 750mg–3000mg$39.99 — or subscribe and save 25% Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
CBD Massage Oil 500mgOriginal price was: $49.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99. Add to cart -
CBD Bath Bombs 200mg$9.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
CBD Recovery SetOriginal price was: $179.97.$143.97Current price is: $143.97. Add to cart
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CBD Recovery Set: Extra StrengthOriginal price was: $259.97.$229.97Current price is: $229.97. Add to cart
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CBD Skincare SetOriginal price was: $124.96.$91.96Current price is: $91.96. Add to cart
CBD can be used in a number of ways, taking advantage of its various wellness properties as it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Because of its wide range of potential benefits, you’ll see CBD products formulated for everything from sleep to general wellness. One area where CBD has particularly intriguing potential is in topical usage. With topicals, CBD is absorbed through the skin (as opposed to, say, the digestive tract or the lungs). This allows the CBD to give local relief directly to a particular area. This usage can vary from creams and balms, that give relief for aches, pains and irritation, to relaxing skin-care products, such as masks and bath bombs.
What I like about CBDfx’s topical line is that, in addition to always using pure, organic CBD, they also take advantage of other proven natural ingredients, such as botanical extracts (like peppermint oil or lavender oil) and time-tested white willow bark. Their ingredient profile is always pure, natural and, most importantly, effective! I highly recommend their topical line as a great natural alternative to most of the over-the-counter products you’ll see in stores, which can contain various toxins and other potentially harmful ingredients. And every CBDfx product is cruelty-free, which is a big plus for an animal lover like me!
What Are CBD Topicals & How Do They Work?
Wondering how CBD topicals work? CBD topicals are products from which the CBD is absorbed through pores in the skin. Our 2025 topical CBD products include CBD creams, CBD balm, CBD massage oil, and CBD bath bombs. These CBD topicals serve a variety of needs, including relief for minor aches and pains that can occur in the muscles and joints, as well as soothing care for the skin. Topicals, such as CBD bath bombs, can also help the body and mind to relax and unwind, calming the nerves and relieving stress.**
Mechanism: How CBD Penetrates the Skin
Your skin contains tiny holes, called pores. When you use a topical CBD product—particularly, a water-based cream—the CBD and other ingredients seep through those pores and deliver soothing relief to the muscles and joints beneath.**
Types: Creams, Balms, Salves, Gels Explained
You can tell your various topical products apart from each other by understanding their base. Creams, for instance, are water based. Gels can be water or silicon based. Salves are oil based and are anhydrous, meaning that they contain no water. Most balms are oil based, as well. Practically speaking, topicals that are water based can sink deeper into your skin for more penetrating relief, while oil-based topicals are better at protecting layers closer to the surface.
Ingredients to Look For
We add a number of natural pain relievers and skin-care ingredients to our CBD topicals, giving each product unique benefits. Look for ingredients, such as pain-soothing white willow bark, cooling menthol, and muscle-warming camphor, as well as vanillin, tea tree oil, and more. So, if you’re looking to use CBD for recovery, take a close look at these complementary ingredients to see which one is best for your needs!
Benefits & Use Cases of CBD Topicals
Pain & Inflammation Relief for Muscles & Joints
CBD and other cannabinoids mimic the effects of the body’s endocannabinoids, bringing wellness support throughout the body. CBD topicals are designed to make the most of that interaction with TRPV1 and TRPA1 receptors, in particular, giving soothing relief for minor aches and pains. Because CBD topical creams and related hemp products are so effective, people return to them again and again for relief against minor pain.**
Skin Health & Moisturization
Those same TRPV1 and TRPA1 receptors also address skin health. In addition to CBD’s own soothing properties, we also sometimes use ingredients like shea butter and mango to moisturize skin. This is particularly true of our Soothing and Calming Formula CBD Bath Bombs.
Targeted Use vs Full Body Use
Our CBD Muscle & Joint Cream: Cooling Formula, CBD Muscle & Joint Cream: Heating Formula, and CBD Balm Stick are designed for targeted use to address localized aches and pains.** Our CBD Massage Oil can be either for targeted use or for a soothing full-body massage. And our CBD Bath Bombs are designed for a delightful, full-body soak.
How to Apply CBD Topicals
To use a CBD topical cream or CBD body lotion, simply rub the cream onto the affected area of your skin. You should feel the effects of the CBD in about 15 minutes, depending on personal bioavailability factors. If not, you can reapply the CBD cream for pain over the affected area, if necessary. We recommend not applying CBD cream more than three or four times in a day.
How Much Should You Use per Area?
Depending on the size of the area, you can start with anywhere from a dime-size to a quarter-size dollop of CBD body lotion or cream. Make sure to rub it into the entire area affected by discomfort.
When Will You Feel the Effects?
It should only take about 15 minutes for you to begin feeling the effects of your CBD cream or balm. And because hemp-derived CBD is non-toxic, you can comfortably reapply it multiple times. Often, you’ll see the best results when you apply your CBD cream three or four times a day.
Tips to Enhance Absorption
There are a few ways you can enhance your body’s ability to absorb your CBD topical. For starters, the area should be clean and dry so that no dirt or oil is blocking your CBD from doing its job. Also, heat opens up pores, so a warm shower (make sure to dry off!) or warm compress can help, too. Lastly, make sure to massage the oil or cream into the affected area with circular motions to increase circulation.
Safety, Legality & Lab Testing
Third-Party Lab Reports & Certificates
At CBDfx, all of our CBD products are made with organic hemp, so you never have to worry about pesticides, heavy metals, or other potentially harmful chemicals. And because of our clean and safe oil extraction process, our CBD doesn’t contain any of the solvent residues you might find in the hemp products from cheaper CBD brands. You can verify the purity and potency of our CBD products by looking at third-party lab reports (called a Certificate of Analysis), which we provide for all of our CBD topicals and other products. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities!
THC Content, Regulation & Local Laws
The 2018 US Farm Bill made CBD legal at the Federal level, so long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. All of our products, including our CBD topicals, comply with this law, though some state and local restrictions may apply. Check your state’s CBD laws for details.
Contraindications & Skin Sensitivities
Topical CBD is generally safe, but there are a few contraindications you should be aware of. Don’t apply CBD topicals to open wounds or broken skin. If your skin shows signs of irritation when you use a CBD topical, you should discontinue use and consult with a dermatologist. You could have an allergy to the CBD or to one of the ingredients in your product. And you should be aware that CBD can interact adversely with some medications. So, if you’re using medication and are considering using a CBD topical product, make sure you consult with your doctor first. You should also avoid using CBD topicals when you are pregnant or nursing.
CBD Topicals vs Other Delivery Methods
Topicals vs Oils/Tinctures
Topicals and tincture oils are two entirely different types of CBD products. Topical creams and balms deliver localized relief through the skin, while tinctures are absorbed through the capillaries under the tongue. Both deliver their effects in roughly the same time period (15–30 minutes), and both can potentially last up to six hours (depending on the product and your body’s own bioavailability factors).
Topicals vs Edibles/Gummies
Unlike topicals, which are absorbed through the skin, CBD edibles (such as CBD gummies) travel through the digestive tract before you can start to feel their effects. This can take between 30 minutes and two hours for most people, and the effects can last six to eight hours for most people.
Choosing the Right Format for Your Needs
If you need a CBD product for localized pain relief or to soothe your skin, a topical is the way to go. If you’re looking for a product to help with sleep, stress, or daily wellness, look for a CBD tincture, capsule, or gummy.
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FAQs About CBD Topicals: Creams, Balms & Salves
While CBD cream is commonly used to help with minor aches and pains, we cannot and do not make any medical claims regarding the use of CBD, including its use for arthritis.
CBD topicals can offer relief that lasts up to six hours, depending on bioavailability factors. These factors can include height, weight, metabolism, tolerance, and other variables.
Topical CBD products don’t absorb into the bloodstream in any meaningful way. Instead, the CBD is absorbed into the skin and muscle tissue.
In general, it should be safe to use CBD topicals daily. However, if you should develop skin irritations, discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor.