Weed Mar 27, 2019 at 4:00 am

Two makers of topical products in Washington State say the proof is in their sales.

Solace’s makers got outside help to formulate recipes for maximum absorption. Courtesy of Green Revolution

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"...told her that topicals should theoretically work..."

or contrariwise there's a somewhat better theory that they wouldn't work if the skin was healthy and intact. That's one of the main functions of skin, to protect us from exogenous materials getting into our cellular processes. Substances which do make it through our skin tend to be notable and special, (e.g. search on DMSO and skin penetration). So, (in summary), if someone says "Try this all-natural organic probiotic topical ointment (salve or balm)!" you may be forgiven to apply an equal portion of skepticism.

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Do placebos work? The second most effective pain remedy is actually a placebo, we just don't tell you that it is. Because you believe it reduces pain, it is in fact 80 percent effective at reducing pain. It's really just vitamins. The most effective pain remedy is only 96 percent effective, and is a lot more expensive.

So, given that, go for it. If your mind tells you it works, it works.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/

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People buy homeopathic bullshit too. Proof of efficacy there.

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I won't be rushing out to buy any CBD oil until FDA approved clinical trials demonstrate its efficacy and safety.

This reads like you're hyping a friend's product. Even if you're not. It does. Your journalistic objectivity appears a little stained.


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