CBD beauty products are the hottest thing on the market, and two brands are ready to help you glow with CBD facials. Heyday, the perfect place for an accessible facial, is adding a limited edition CBD facial to it’s roster of treatments in New York, and Mantra Mask is ready to keep your skin in great shape at home with its CBD-infused sheet masks.
Starting April 24th and available for a limited time only, Heyday is celebrating the benefits of CBD by incorporating a CBD oil massage and a CBD honey mask into their signature bespoke facial experience to deliver rich antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to your skin, creating the perfect facial to reset + relax the skin as well as provide an overall sense of well-being. The treatment was designed in collaboration with Mowellens, a California-based CBD wellness brand and will leave you glowing with no post-treatment redness.
Mantra Mask sheet masks are all-natural, vegan, non-GMO, non-toxic, and cruelty-free and contain no parabens, dyes, glycols, sulfates, phthalates, artificial colors, or animal byproducts. They source their clinically proven ingredients from all over the world for their scientist formulated, spa-quality products. They are also made in the US, unlike most drugstore sheet masks. The CBD helps enhance all of the other ingredients in these soothing sheet masks, and you leave them on for 20–30 minutes for a truly spa-like experience.
CDB has become a daily topic and growing more each day. We have complied a few extra brands to check out.
All-natural CDB, by OrganicCBDNugs.com.Their mission, is simply to bring high-quality hemp flower and pure cannabidiol (CBD) based products to the marketplace by offering the industry’s highest quality, most trusted products.
At Standard Dose, we believe plants have the transformative power to heal, energize, and nourish, and that living well means making a conscious shift in our thinking, habits, and daily rituals.
Shedrack Anderson, known as a lost boy in Hook and Jermaine on Just Deal, has pivoted into the emerging field of CBD products, specifically skincare. We chatted with him about how this transition happened, why the field is important to him, and what makes his company, Chilyo, so special.
Downtown: How did you decide to get into the skincare industry?
Shedrack Anderson: Being raised as a fruitarian, martial artist and embracing the holistic lifestyle from birth, I always had a special place in my heart for making homemade products. My father was a self proclaimed Herbologist, My Grandfather was a well known chemist and taught at Texas A&M University for over 30 years. In our house, we made our own products, because we knew the hidden truth about most consumer products that most people still don’t know. When I met Keren we began talking about how we could make a difference, and that’s when the wheels began to turn. We would talk about different kinds of treatments for her 5 young children and her 92 year old grandmother. One day, she mentioned her husband hurt his knee, and he purchased a tonic balm with CBD in it. He immediately saw less inflammation. I knew what was in CBD and how I could make it even better. It was at that moment, we looked at each other and decided we needed to start making products to help reduce inflammation of the body and look good doing it. Our skin is our first response to our environment and the effects of stress. We knew that we had to start with the largest organ, our skin. Viola! Chilyo was born.
Downtown: How did you come up with the name for your company?
Shed: I have practiced the martial arts for over 30 years and studied many styles from all over the world. We wanted to use a unique word that when heard would invoke healing of the mind and body. We found it. Chilyo in Korean means healing, but we took it a step further. To Chil is to relax. Chil is also the number 7 in Korean, and we have 7 main ingredients in our complex. Yo is embedded in our American vernacular and means, among many other things, “you”. Chilyo means healing in Korean, calm down in African American culture, and now the first Environmental Response Skincare company using full spectrum Hemp CBD.
Downtown: Why did you choose to include CBD in your products?
Shed: You see, that’s the thing. It’s not just CBD. We use Full Spectrum hemp CBD. Most people think of CBD oil. CBD oil and full spectrum hemp CBD are two completely different things. It really comes down to how its extracted. CBD oil is a chemical process to isolate the “cannabidiol,” but it removes all the oils, vitamins, minerals, plant material etc. Full Spectrum Hemp CBD is the opposite. We extract the whole plant and leave in all of the nutrients that make the plant a true super food. It contains vitamin b complex, calcium, phosphorus, iron, protein, omega 3 and 6, and many more that truly make it amazing for every system of our bodies. I always say it’s like white bread vs 65 grain bread. I’m eating the 65 grain.
Downtown: What does environmental response skincare mean?
Shed: No matter where we live on this Earth, we are all living in an uncertain ever-changing environment. Not only externally with our shared ecosphere, but even with our own internal mind and bodies fighting to just survive. We are pioneering a new approach to respond to these environments by combining ancient techniques with modern science to make products that heal the mind and body.
Downtown: How did you decide which products to make?
Shed: We drew an outline of the body and made a list of every harsh environmental problem we could think of and we started from there. After months of research and analysis, we came up with four core products we wanted to release first. We wanted to combat inflammation, we wanted to fight dehydration, and we wanted to correct the acidic balance that causes distress in the body. We wanted to address bio fermentation and allow our own bodies to heal itself and we wanted to give our bodies protection from UV rays, IR rays, pollution, and all the stressors of life so that we could all just sit and Chil YO.
Downtown: Why is 27 days a magic number?
Shed: Research shows that every 27 days, the top layer of your skin sheds and a completely new layer is generated. During this process, your old skin cells die off and are replaced by new cells. Our bodies are constantly being regenerated so we have to take care of it.
Downtown: What is unique about your products?
Shed: We are the first company to ever combine full spectrum hemp CBD with ancient herbs and modern science as it relates to our environment to create one of a kind chemical complexes that make up a line of products that not only keep you looking young and healthy, but also protect you from deep cellular damage caused by our ever changing environment.
Downtown: Why did you start The Daily Chill? What can viewers expect from it?
Shed: Just ChilYO! Because we were entering an industry that most people knew little about, I wanted to provide a funny “edu-tainment” based tv show format so people could become enlightened without the boredom…and I’m funny man. People are going to love the show. It’s a light hearted way to learn about Cannabis and a small insight into our journey of making Chilyo. Ngaio Bealum from Netflix is also in the show and he is hilarious.
Friendly reminder: it’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is the next thing you can’t forget to buy a gift for. But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with presents for everyone from your best friend to your significant other. Read on for Downtown’s favorite gifts this season!
What’s more on trend that CBD gummies? These are the finest you can buy, with 20 mg per gumdrop and no artificial colors or flavors. This limited edition box features passion fruit and raspberry confections and is only available until February 14th. Snatch one up for your friend with pre-date jitters and another for yourself!
Let Bouquet Bar take all the guessing out of gift giving for you this Valentine’s Day. Their boxes include everything from flowers to chocolate to bath bombs, and they have ten holiday options for both the men and women in your life. The signature “Love Box” (pictured above) contains a mini-bouquet of red spray roses, lavender dark chocolate drops, sugar coated gummy hearts, caramel corn, gummy bears and a lavender scented candle. Plus, they’ve got free shipping and next-day delivery for all you procrastinators.
Keep your box of chocolates local this year with Brooklyn-made truffles from Fine & Raw. They are made with sustainable ingredients from around the world and come in flavors like sea salt, orange and hazelnut. For even more fun you can visit their factory in Bushwick to see how your gift is made!
If you’re looking for something hands on head to ICE, located in Brookfield Place, for some special VDay classes. Learn how to make French macarons or sear the perfect steak. If you don’t want to work so hard for your dinner sign up for the Champagne Gala, where you’ll sip on bubbles while learning about the history of sparkling wine and enjoying classic dish pairings. ICE offers couples classes through their recreational program all year long, so be sure to check out their other classes like homemade pizza and pasta.
The quickest way to end up in bed with someone is to gift them sleepwear! Ettitude, the luxury sleepwear and bedding brand that uses 100% organic bamboo lyocell fabric, has two bundles sure to have you jumping for joy. The Eye Love You Bundle includes two adorable, special edition sleep masks for you and your love, and the Big Love Bundle adds two cozy robes to the mix.
That’s right, we’re giving you permission to gift someone bacon for Valentine’s Day! Murray’s Cheese has tons of great boxes and baskets for everyone in your life, but we can’t get over the Bacon Me Crazy, which features three types of bacon adding up to 2.5 lbs of meat! Other favorites include the luxurious Burrata Lover’s Collection, the Champagne Lover’s Collection, which does almost all the work for you, and the Cheese Tower for Two that encourages you to skip right to the cheese plate.
Book a trip to Japan, for your tastebuds! Bokksu will send you a collection of Japanese snacks along with a tasting and culture guide to introduce you to the culinary delicacies of the Land of the Rising Sun. February’s Love Story Bokksu is filled with red, pink and heart shaped snacks to help you cuddle up and stay warm during the cold month. Bokksu and its CEO Danny Taing promote cultural sustainability by seeking out traditional, artisanal snack makers throughout Japan to use in Bokksu all year round.
Whether your celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, everyone in your life deserves something sweet! Head to a Sprinkles location for limited edition flavors such as Raspberry Chocolate Chip and Stuffed French Toast or pick up a BE MINE or mini I <3 U box set.
This limited edition, non-vintage rosé is what we’ll be sipping on no matter what we’re doing this Valentine’s Day. The beautiful pink bottles can be purchased in a celebratory gift box, in a full sleeved bottle, or as a mini Moët. This bubbly is sure to make your night a memorable one!
Philadelphia and LA-based street artist Ambrella and activewear brand Spiritual Gangster have partnered up to remind us all to love ourselves first. The collection includes a muscle tank, t-shirt and hoodie featuring Ambrella’s artwork.
After the success of their in-store caviar lobster rolls, Petrossian and Luke’s Lobster teamed up for this extra special Valentine’s Day kit. Each package includes half a pound of lobster meat (enough for two lobster rolls), 50 grams of classic Baika caviar, 6 pieces of Petrossian fudge, 2 serving spoons, and a gift box. Why go out for this decadent meal when you can enjoy it in your pajamas at home?
Winter is coming. And with winter comes cold, harsh winds that dry out and peel your skin. And as much as us men would not like to admit it, skincare is an important part of our daily routine. After all, you don’t want those first warm rays of spring to expose your recently-acquired Freddy Krueger face.
But that’s just what skincare in the winter needs to become — a routine. A routine becomes comfortable after a while and ensures that you don’t skip any crucial steps in your regimen. And the symptoms of skipping any step won’t just creep up on you, a part of your face will crack off like a glacier calving into the ocean. So use these fives critical winter skincare routines to sink into a groove. And cheer up, spring is coming…eventually.
1. Drink Water
The choice is simple — hydrate or die. It is easy to be reminded to hydrate in the summer months. Heat and humidity make you sweat and feel thirsty, and that’s why you grab for a beer. But you should put down the beer and opt for water, even in the winter months.
Don’t let the cold fool you, winter air is dry air that dehydrates you through your skin. And the best moisturizer isn’t some goop that you can slather on your body, it’s a glass of water. Consume 2.5 liters of water a day in order to stay healthy and hydrated. Crush your first glass before you eat breakfast in the morning. Hydrated skin is soft, healthy skin.
2. Pucker Up
Most guys don’t realize that the winter air is drying out their lips until their smackers are dry as the Utah salt plains that they film those car commercials on. You need to get way out ahead of your lip care long before the mercury starts dropping in the thermometer. After all, she’s not going to kiss you if your lips are flaking like dandruff.
A simple bit of petroleum jelly can keep your lips soft and smooth even through the harshest winter. Or you can just pick up one of those lip balms you see at every checkout counter at every store ever. Apply it before you head out the door in the morning and touch yourself up throughout the day. Sooner or later, it’ll become routine like chomping on your fingernails or flicking your boogers.
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3. Get A Close Shave
What a crazy cultural norm. We wake up every morning to drag a razor-sharp piece of metal across our face to look less like a man. Well, it’s time to man up in order to give yourself the best shave possible.
It is no secret that razor burn can wreak havoc on the skin of your face. Red bumps show up and your skin is irritated for the rest of the day. And when that irritated skin hits the cold air of winter, it can be downright painful. That’s why you should invest in a high-quality razor, a good shaving cream and you should shave at the right time of day.
Drag those blades across her face right after stepping out of a hot shower. The hot water opens up your pores and all but guarantees complete absence of razor burn. And slap your face with some aftershave, screaming into the mirror like the Home Alone kid. Do that just for fun.
4. Moisturize With Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabis essential oil is an incredible moisturizer with anti-inflammatory effects. Not only does this stuff hydrate your skin throughout the day, but it can also help repair any damage done to your skin by the harsh winter weather. Its anti-inflammatory effects will also reduce those puffs under your eyes and make you look a little bit younger. And despite its name, it lacks the psychoactive ingredient found in other marijuana products. You won’t be getting high throughout the day from your moisturizer. You’ll just be getting delicious skin.
5. Don’t Forget Your Hands
What’s the only other part of your body exposed throughout the winter day? Your hands. Make sure they get plenty of lotion throughout the day as well. After all, she doesn’t want to be touched by desert-dry hands either.
