Full Spectrum Hemp-Derived CBD Oil

Full Spectrum Hemp-Derived CBD Oil comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. Full-spectrum CBD does not give a “high” or altered sensation.

The CBD oil is 500mg of CO2 extracted, organic USA-grown, and third-party tested.

It contains skin-loving cannabidiol, cannabigerol (CBG) and antioxidant compounds.[2]

Cannabidiol Oil is high in Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.

It is also high in Vitamins A, E, and D. [3]

Lactobacillus/Ganoderma Lucidum

Gandoderma Lucidum is Reishi Mushroom Extract.  It is also called Asian Mushroom Extract or lingzhi.  It is most often seen in higher-end anti-aging skin creams.

Reishi is known as “mushroom of immortality” because it promotes cell regeneration.

Reishi has been used in traditional medicinal practice for health and beauty applications. It also reduces skin inflammation and puffiness.

Reishi is packed with polysaccharides to boost moisture retention. They boost the skin’s natural ability to hydrate and retain water. It also contributes to Reishi’s ability to reduce wrinkles.

It increases blood flow to increase nutrient delivery within the skin.

As with most topically applied mushrooms, Reishi is an excellent hydrator.

 

Lentinus Edodes

Lentinus Edodes is Shiitake Mushroom.

This formulation uses highly concentrated Shiitake Extract Ferment Filtrate.

Shiitake is the anti-aging mushroom.  It improves skin elasticity and protects against environmental damage. Shiitake is a biodynamic ingredient. It slows aging by reinforcing the skin’s biological protection mechanisms. [4]  It is ideal for protecting sensitive and delicate skin. It also helps restore sun-damaged skin. [5]

Shiitake contains kojic acid. Kojic acid lightens discoloration.

Shiitake contains copper, which stimulates collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production.

Shiitake also contains selenium to decrease irritation and calm inflammation.

 

Royal Jelly

Royal Jelly is a gelatinous bee product made to feed the queen bee. It is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant filled with skin-friendly nutrients. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles. It aids wound healing [6] and skin repair. [7]

Royal Jelly combats sun damage and can promote procollagen type I production. [8]

 

Avena Sativa

Avena Sativa is better known as Oat kernel flour or Collodial Oats. It is soothing to chronic skin conditions such as eczema.

 

Simmondsia Chinensis

Simmondsia Chinensis is Jojoba Seed Oil. Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats.

Jojoba is an exceptionally gentle oil that is excellent for both face and body skin. Jojoba regulates oily skin, removes impurities and dry skin flakes.

Jojoba is soothing to dry, irritated skin and removes acne inflammation.  Jojoba hydrates and softens wrinkles.

Jojoba is also a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients. Jojoba enhances the ingredients it is paired with instead of creating an oily barrier.

 

Mangifera Indica

Mangifera Indica is Mango Seed Butter.

Mango is naturally high in copper. Copper builds Collagen, Elastin and increases Hyaluronic Acid production for smoother, more resilient skin.

It’s rich in oleic acid (an omega-9 acid); and the saturated fatty acid stearic acid. These moisturize, tighten, plump and firm the skin. It provides long-lasting moisture.

Mango is also rich in A & C to refine the skin.

 

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate is the fatty acid of Olives combined with a Cetearyl alcohol ester.

Cetearyl attracts and binds moisture.  Cetearyl alcohol is one of the “good” alcohols that soften, soothe and heal dry skin. It is an emollient.

Olive fatty acids contain Linoleic acid which has a skin-enhancing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect.

A very safe ingredient that emulsifies active ingredients together within a moisturizer.

It is a natural and safe alternative to PEG. It is made of a “good” alcohol & olive fatty acids.

Sorbitan Olivate

The fatty acid of Olives combined with sugar. Frequently used in combination with Cetearyl Olivate.

The olive fatty acids give deep hydration, smooth skin, and give the product a silky texture.

 

Citrus Grandis

Citrus Grandis is Grapefruit Peel Oil.

Higher in Vitamin C than the fruit itself, Grapefruit Peel oil restores skin, fades discoloration, reduces blemishes and improves skin texture.

Grapefruit Peel Oil also adds an uplifting, refreshing scent to the cream that is an all-natural fragrance.

 

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E, a soothing anti-inflammatory. It instantly improves the appearance of skin while improving skin texture over time.

Tocopherol softens skin texture and reduces scars. Vitamin E makes old acne scars softer and more pliable.

Tocopherol makes rough, sunburned, scarred, or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients are more effective.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural humectant derived from vegetables.

 

What it does not contain

• Formaldehyde
• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Propylene Glycol
• Sulfates
• Synthetic dyes
• Synthetic Fragrances

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A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that more than sixty percent of online CBD products are mislabeled. [9]

YIKES.

How do you locate a quality CBD skin product?

Actual CBD has high cannabidiol, whereas Hemp Seed Oil has only trace levels.  Choose products that have Certified labs measure the cannabidiol levels to ensure the CBD is actually what it claims.

Independent Lab Testing

A third party independent lab verifies that the product actually contains what the ingredient label claims.  Third party testing indications include a Certification seal, lab report, product specification, or assay.

A CBD manufacturer should make this report available. On the report, look for the CBD levels. You want to see higher levels of CBD and very low levels of THC.

Le Vesque makes the independent lab report test results available right on each product page.  Review the Luxe Skin Cream lab report here.

The lab report is the best indicator of CBD quality and cannabidiol levels.

 

Pre-Measured Dose per Use

Reputable products with generous levels of CBD tend to ensure that the optimal amount of CBD dispenses per pump or application.

There are no formal dose per pump mandates. But if a brand has pre-measured CBD per use, it generally indicates the company wishes to ensure the best CBD experience.

Le Vesque CBD Luxe Skin Cream dispenses a pre-measured CBD dose by a precise pump design.

Each 50 ml bottle contains 500mg of CBD. Each pump dispenses 1 ml of cream containing 10 mg of CBD.

Extraction Method

High quality CBD oil is obtained by CO2 extraction to ensure quality and consistency. This method is also the cleanest, using no harmful chemicals in processing. It is safer and it retains all of CBD’s healing properties.

Le Vesque uses only CO2 extraction.

 

Hemp Sourcing

Hemp grown in the USA for health and beauty use must meet certain FDA and Farm Bill standards and regulations.

Le Vesque only uses CBD oil from organic hemp grown on a northern New England family farm. 

 

Le Vesque meets all the criterion for a high-quality, reputable CBD.  It is also cruelty-free, inclusive of all skin types, and it is quite luxurious.