How to Buy CBD Oil Safely Online

When it comes to looking for CBD oil for sale, many people prefer to order online and, for that, they most often turn to Amazon. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't allow CBD for sale on their platform. Rather, the products are marketed cleverly as hemp. You'll only get the desired results you want from the product you buy if you take steps to ensure you really are buying genuine CBD oil.

Is there a Difference in Hemp oil and CBD oil?

CBD oil is an oil that contains the compound CBD derived from the hemp plant. Hemp oil unfortunately is a term that is often used incorrectly to confuse the consumer. Hemp oil can refer to hemp seed oil that does not contain any CBD, which comes from the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant, and usually is much cheaper than CBD oil. In some cases, hemp oil may be referring to oil that contains hemp extract, but it is important to check the ingredients to know how much CBD is in the hemp extract. Often these oils are referred to as phytocannabinoid rich hemp oil.

CBD Isolate vs. Full Spectrum CBD vs. Broad Spectrum CBD

CBD isolate is a white crystalline powder that is isolated from the other cannabinoids and terpenes in hemp extract making it the purest form of CBD. Full spectrum CBD refers to a hemp extract that keeps all the compounds intact which includes CBD along with the terpenes and other cannabinoids that are naturally found in the hemp plant. All Broad Spectrum CBD starts out as full spectrum CBD, but the goal is to remove THC while keeping the other terpenes and cannabinoids intact. This is accomplished through different extraction and refinement processes, and these processes determine the level of THC left behind.

Research the Source
The platform you use to buy CBD products like CBD oils and CBD Gummies will determine the quality of the product you receive. As a general rule, it's better to research CBD manufacturers and go directly to their websites. Most manufacturers operate an online eCommerce store where customers can find CBD oil and other products derived from cannabidiol (CBD).  The hemp should be grown and processed in America using Good Manufacturing Processes and in most cases, you should expect to pay a little more to buy high quality CBD products. While cost doesn't always correspond to quality, a cheaper product isn't likely to produce the best results.

Check Label Information
Your next step should be to check the label information, which should be clearly listed on the website.  As you read the ingredients list, be sure you see that CBD, cannabidiol, cannabinoids, or phytocannabinoids are specifically listed. To ensure that you are buying authentic CBD products, also look on the supplemental facts chart and you should see the amount of CBD or cannabidiol in milligrams that is in the product you are buying.  A good CBD product will have all of the important information about the product listed on the label.

Look For Laboratory Test Results
Any company that offers CBD gummies or CBD oil for sale should be providing third-party laboratory test results for their customers to review. This will help you determine that you are buying a quality CBD product. The test results will verify the amount of CBD and that no hazardous chemicals or contaminants are in the CBD oil or other CBD products. Even if you're shopping CBD cream for sale, look for nourishing organic ingredients like aloe vera, natural plant oils and shea butter that also calm dry itchy skin. If the online platform you're using doesn't provide third-party test results or links to the results, you should reconsider ordering products from that platform.

While it may take a little more effort, researching CBD products before you make a purchase will benefit you in the long run. The extra time you take into researching your purchase will ensure that you buy actual CBD oils, CBD creams, CBD Gummies or CBD Pet Products and not an inadequate replacement. Once you do find an online supplier that offers quality products, you can rely on them as your regular supplier of CBD products.

Sources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-cbd-things-to-know-before-buying-20200623-vgka6bhudzb7nfehn5qfhaf7ue-story.html
https://cfah.org/biggest-mistakes-to-avoid-when-buying-cbd-oil/