Terpenes and Skin-care, everything you need to know about these natural plant extracts responsible for the entourage of effects in Hemp CBD products.

While skin care manufacturers like to hear that their products are “trending,” what’s even more important is hearing that their products have had a genuinely positive impact on their customers lives. Those are the products that tend to stick around. People want skin care products that feel good, make skin look good, and products that smell good too. Luckily, terpenes can help skin care products accomplish all three. 

Jampha takes advantage of terpenes and has made them the dual focal point of our mission in alignment with Full Spectrum CBD. 

Jampha’s fresh feel-good, vibe-worthy skincare line uses natural botanicals, Organic Hemp CBD (cannabidiol), and terpenes for maximum skin absorption. After roughly one year on the market, these products are already available in all 50 states. So, it’s safe to say this is a brand on the rise.

Don’t just take it from us though. Let’s look at all the information so you can understand exactly how terpenes enhance skin care products. 

Terpenes are organic hydrocarbons produced by most plants. The evolutionary purpose of these aromatic compounds is to attract pollinators and/or repel predators. Pretty cool, huh? In a nutshell, terpenes are mother nature’s perfect system of checks and balances.  Entire ecosystems are managed with these Terpenes. 

The terpene profile of every plant can be different though, because terpenes are VERY sensitive to their environment. Things like weather, soil quality, and farming practices can all impact a plants terpenes–so two seeds of the same plant that are grown in two different environments might not have the same terpene profile. For manufacturers wanting to create products with a consistent flavor and aroma, this presents a problem. 

Say you wanted to make a calming lavender scented night-cream. Even if you did manage to harvest enough lavender with a similar terpene profile (unlikely), even the manufacturing process would damage the natural terpenes of the plant. However, by adding Linalool , you’ll achieve a consistent aroma throughout your products.

Linalool is the terpene most prevalent in lavender, and its sedative effects are part of the reason people consider Lavender such a calming herb. 

Some skin care and cosmetics companies are already using terpenes, but finding out which terpenes they’re using is a guessing game. CannabisMD says, “At the moment, there are no regulations for marketing and labeling terpene-rich skin care products, so many labels and online product pages fail to specify which terpenes a certain face mask or hair serum might contain.”

We’re only just now finding out how insanely beneficial terpenes are to our bodies and minds, so in the past this wasn’t an issue. But now that we do know, brands that both utilize terpenes and publicize those terpenes set their products above the rest. 

At this point we hope you’re nodding your head, but here’s where you should start jotting down notes. So, let’s get into the science of terpenes and skincare.

At Jampha our founders are obsessed with discovering new terpenes, researching the effects of isolates and blends, and pretty much everything and anything in between. The biggest thing we’re finding out though, is there are a lot of different ways that terpenes can provide benefits to us.

But sometimes it can seem like skin has a mind of its own. Whether it’s acne, dry-flaky patches, eczema, or excess oil, skin woes can affect anyone. 

Dr. Frederick Burns of the Department of Environmental Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center has been researching the possibility that terpenes could help rejuvenate skin, especially for those dealing with skin issues from radiation or chemotherapy:

Terpene administration directs patterns of gene expression that support increased keratinocyte proliferation, keratin production, reduced inflammation, and protection from oxidative damage within the stratum corneum and related epidermal structures. Accordingly, terpenes may be used effectively to restore and improve skin and mucosal strength, thickness, and barrier functions in patients with atopic dermatitis or oral mucositis. ( Office of Industrial Liaison )

Certain terpenes absorb more readily into the skin though, and their effectiveness can often differ between different types of products. So this is where understanding the differences between different terpenes comes in handy. 

In one study it was found that Linalool absorbed well via oil, hydrogel, and emulsion-based formulations. However, the terpenes Alpha-Pinene and Citronellol were mainly successfully absorbed in hydrogel formulas. 

This means throwing terpenes in products all willy-nilly won’t guarantee their success. Experts who understand how terpenes work and what types of formulas will optimize absorption are hard to find. Thankfully Jampha has scientific and shamanic terpene experts who have spent  . When it comes to CBD we have experience based expertise of more than a decade. Real experiences using terpenes to balance the body in the same way natures uses terpenes to balance her ecosystems. 

So, you want to find a Terpene rich brand who knows what they are doing. Great! But now comes the part where you actually have to decide which terpenes are best for you. It can seem a little overwhelming at first, but remember that you’re looking for the terpene with the right scent and effect. Here are just a few that you should consider–

Effect – Anti-inflammatory , anti-microbial , antioxidant, rich in panthenol. promotes relaxation.

Found – Chamomile, Candeia shrub

Aroma – Sweet with minty balsam and a vegetal leafy feel.

Effect – Sedative , analgesic, anti-inflammatory , antimutagenic.

Found – Bay, ylang-ylang, mango, hops, wild thyme, and more.

Aroma – Potent earthy flavor with a bitter woody overtone.

Effect – Antibacterial , anti-inflammatory , analgesic 

Found – Hops, sage, ginseng, coriander. 

Aroma – Herbal, woody, piney and turpentine-like, with a slight cooling camphoraceous note.

Effect – Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial , anti-ulcerogenic and gastroprotective.

Found – Conifers, rosemary, eucalyptus, orange peel.

This is just a short list of some of the terpenes that can have a positive effect on your skin, so definitely do your research and find out what others you may want to use as well. Learn more about terpenes and their uses 

We can’t talk about all the amazing benefits of terpenes without explaining their relationship to Hemp. As we mentioned earlier, terpenes are produced by most plants–the Hemp plant just happens to produce a LOT of terpenes.

Before we continue, know that our terpenes are 100% cannabis free and can legally ship anywhere in the U.S. and in select international locations too. You can use terpenes without having to use cannabis (and vice versa), but when terpenes and hemp interact you get some pretty powerful effects. 

The reason is because of a phenomenon known as the Entourage Effect. Basically, it’s when different compounds work together to be more powerful than they’d be on their own. Myrcene, for example, encourages the blood-brain barrier to allow more compounds to pass through. For those wanting to increase the anxiolytic effects of their terpenes (or cannabis products) this is a very good thing.

When it comes to skin care, we’re mainly concerned with CBD (cannabidiol). CBD manufactured from industrial hemp is legal in all fifty states, and it’s non-psychoactive because of its low THC levels. If it doesn’t get you high though, why are cannabisn and hemp users so obsessed with it? Here are a few reasons why CBD is awesome for your skin-

Those all sound good to us! 

Carina Rodriguez Founder of Jampha made it her mission to create a plant-derived, CBD infused skin care line after working elsewhere in the beauty industry. She saw brand after brand disregard the powerful effects of hemp, and when she launched her own line she knew that the natural, healing powers of CBD and terpenes would be at the forefront of her formulas.

“Terpenes are plant magic!  Not only do they boost the efficacy of the cannabinoids in our products but they also give off such a unique aromatherapy benefit that we haven’t seen yet on the market. Who wants to use chemicals for anything when natural healthy alternatives are available. People need to know about this and i will keep working to show that beauty has more dimensions than what we can do to make ourselves look pretty. You have to feel that beauty and be it. Jampha products are how we have chosen to share this knowledge with the world” Carina Rodriguez Jampha Founder 2020 www.Jampha.com

Summary – We covered a lot today, so here are the main takeaways:

Plants give us everything we need but never has one plant given us so much for so little. Hemp has more than 3000 industrial uses and applications. It’s sustainable and actually good for the environment. We can never grow too much! A plant that can feed, clothe, heal and give us energy is truly a gift for all mankind to enjoy.

-Jampha 07/20/2020 www.Jampha.com