News — CBD

Get to know the benefits, and stock up for the holiday!

By now, you’ve probably heard about some of the many benefits of CBD. People who incorporate these types of products into their wellness routine tend to report relief in anxiety and chronic pain. These effects are internal – what about a more external topic?

Treat the mom in your life to the very best this Mother’s Day -- coming up this Sunday, May 8th -- with products from our Flower Lab line, now discounted at 25% off! The sale ends Monday, May 9th, and does not include flower. Find all the currently discounted products here.

Interest in skincare grew significantly during the pandemic, and social media has continued to spur curiosity in this part of the self-care sphere. Believe it or not, CBD skin care is a growing niche of its own, and experts are studying this space along with the other parts of the industry.

What are some CBD skincare benefits? First, it can decrease inflammation, meaning it can reduce the swelling or redness that often accompanies acne. Even better, thanks to its oil production regulation, these skincare products can then reduce future breakouts in general.

What kind of products are best to consider working into a routine? CBD oil can be used on face and hair, while balms (like Flower Lab’s Simple Salve Balm) increase elasticity and reduce redness. Products like this, especially those that are rich, solventless extractions of pure, full spectrum cannabinoids are able to harness and enhance many of the body’s natural functions that lead to improved skin.

Many breakouts can be attributed to stress and hormone imbalances. CBD is a natural adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to and normalize feelings of stress. Because of this quality, such skincare products can work to decrease the effects of hormones and other compounds that are released into the body in times of stress.

Additionally, for anyone with eczema or rosacea, CBD can help calm flare-ups, smoothing the skin and reducing inflammation across the board.

While there are CBD products like capsules (also discounted today!), gummies and pre-rolls that offer different functions, the more topical options like CBD oil and balm will have more focused effects when it comes to skin. And, unlike harsher, over the counter offerings, CBD skin care products can be used every day.

Stock up on these ways to nourish and hydrate the skin and watch mom start enjoying the relaxing effects of CBD! Shop the entire line of discounted products for Mother’s Day here.

Looking to jumpstart the morning? Sometimes, a regular coffee just isn’t enough, so if you’re in need of a pour with just a little extra kick, we’ve got the recipe recommendation for you.

With a little bit of Flower Lab, you’ll be feeling invincible from the first sip. Adding CBD tinctures’ known wellness benefits to your morning brew means this is a coffee that will give you the bulletproof energy to take on the day.

FLOWER LAB BULLETPROOF COFFEE

1. Pour a mug of your favorite coffee.
2. Add a scoop of coconut oil.
3. Add 1ml of CBD tincture and/or CBG tincture — or both!
4. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 15 seconds or until the mixture is visibly smooth.
5. Return the mixture to your mug.
6. Enjoy and reap the benefits of a Flower Lab bulletproof morning!

Coffee isn’t the only vehicle you can use to incorporate the benefits of CBD tinctures into your daily routine. For more information on our product line and the many benefits of CBD, explore our selection here. 

A new survey conducted by JustCBD reveals that CBD products have become more popular as people are struggling with their mental health, especially during the pandemic. 24.8% of the 20 000 respondents indicated they take CBD for better sleep, 22.7% used it for relaxation, 22.5% for pain, and 19.8% to relieve anxiety. ⁠

Most of the respondents (89%) revealed they had tried CBD for the first time during the last six months. As the results show – half of the respondents use CBD products once a day, while a third – several times a day. The pandemic has greatly impacted the mental well-being of many, so it is no surprise people mostly choose to use it in the evening – after a long and stressful day.

The intergalactic barbaric warriors known as GWAR have been in a lab for the past year working with puny human scientists to cultivate their own line of mind-blowing CBD! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the alien overlords have teamed up with yours truly to bring you GWAR’s Bud of Gods -- so you too can go green with GWAR!

Bud of Gods CBD is a premium small batch hemp flower that contains a descendant of the Sour Tsunami flower, a heritage that creates an Indica-favoring hybrid with a taste of tropical citrus and earthy undertones. As with all Consequence Shop CBD products, Bud of Gods is sustainably grown, meticulously crafted, and purely processed to promote holistic health -- mind, body, and soul.

Inspired by your favorite interplanetary metal band, these dense green-violet buds with bright orange hairs offer a comforting sense of clarity to bring inner peace to your inner Scumdog.

“GWAR has been tearing the universe a new one for literally eons," states lead singer Blóthar the Berserker. "It’s not easy being an intergalactic warrior shaman, and the leader of the most insane shock rock band in history. I’ve found that after a long day of bloodthirsty battle, nothing soothes my mind like the Bud of Gods CBD. It is the perfect sacrament with which to wind down from a white-hot berserker rage. Grab some today, and feel your petty human concerns melt away into the sweet nothingness you crave.”

Guitarist Pustulus Maximus adds, “Bud of Gods CBD is the perfect companion for job interviews, parole hearings, child births, and socially distanced funerals. Pusty sez, ‘It does a body good’!" Meanwhile, fellow axeman Balsac The Jaws of Death insists, "It's the only thing I've found to sooth my ever present bloodlust!”

GWAR’s Bud of Gods limited-edition CBD is now available for pre-order, with shipments set to arrive just in time for 4/20 (April 20th). Among the initial products are a CBD Flower, available in a 3.5 gram jar or in a mylar bag (choice of 3.5 or 7 grams). Additionally, pre-rolls are available in single packs (1 gram) or three-packs (3 grams).

Along with the aforementioned CBD products, GWAR fans can also rep Bud of Gods with a limited-edition capsule of accessories and apparel, including rolling papers, rolling tray, bud grinder, hoodies, T-shirts, and more.

Click here to see the full range of products.

It’s no secret that CBD is taking the wellness world by storm. The non-psychoactive cannabis compound has been widely popularized due to its calming effects and potential health benefits. However, CBD isn’t the only compound of the cannabis plant that possesses healing properties. CBG is another powerful sibling compounds of CBD that each carry different potential benefits.

So, what exactly is the difference between CBD and CBG and when should you use which one? Read on for a beginner’s guide to the benefits of each.

CBD -- The Multipurpose Compound

Surely, you’ve heard of CBD -- the compound that has intrigued researchers and scientists alike due to its myriad of health benefits. CBD has been studied as a potential treatment for inflammation, arthritis, cardiovascular dysfunction, acne, and so much more. CBD also has proven neuroprotective effects and is being investigated for its anti-cancer properties, though further research is needed on that front.

We have of three of the best CBD cannabis collections to choose from

• Flower Labs
• Good Times
• GWAR - Bud of Gods

Our popular strains are of tinctures, flower and prerolls are

• Elektra
• Hawaiin Haze
• Lifter
• Sour Space Candy

Premium certified greenhouse organically grown help flower and extracts.

The compound is closely related to THC, the psychoactive cannabis compound that’s responsible for the high one feels after smoking marijuana. They both have similar therapeutic attributes -- however, unlike THC, CBD cannot make you intoxicated or cause you to feel stoned. CBD is a safe, non-addictive substance, and it is one of more than a hundred phytocannabinoids that are unique to the cannabis plant.

CBG -- The Sister Compound to CBD

Cannabigerol (CBG) is a compound of the cannabis plant that is highly similar to CBD in both its chemical structure and effects. However, there are some major differences between the two. Unlike CBD, CBG is known for its potential digestion-boosting and antibacterial qualities. On the other hand, CBD also can be used to treat and calm the nervous system, while it does not appear that CBG carries these benefits. Our Rome & Duddy Good Times “Orange You Glad” gummies have 20mg of full-spectrum CBD and an added 20mg of CBG.

While various studies have shown the effectiveness of CBG, more research is needed to fully understand the benefits of this compound.

At the Consequence Shop, we offer a wide variety of CBG, and CBD products to help with ailments and match any lifestyle, from tinctures to gummies to a variety of flower strains. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried CBG, or CBD, and what benefits you've seen. Or, if you plan to sample the different cannabinoids, let us know which one strikes your interest most.