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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than a hundred cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants.

Yes, our CBD is legal. The 2018 farm bill legalized the production of hemp as an agricultural commodity while removing it from the list of controlled substances.

Absolutely not, no, never! CBD is extracted from the hemp plant for the restorative and healing properties it provides. THC is what causes a “high”. There is no THC present in Our CBD.

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), if your product does not contain more than 0.3% THC, it is legal to fly with CBD and hemp products.

Although hemp is more available overseas, there’s no way to be certain what conditions it’s grown in. Knowing if the soil is clean or not is important because hemp’s deep-growing roots naturally absorb toxins in the soil – which then become part of the hemp’s composition. Therefore, it’s important to know that the hemp in your products are cultivated in a clean and healthy growing environment. Hemp grown overseas may contain contaminates or heavy metals.

The CBD in our products comes from USA-cultivated hemp. It is lab tested three times (triple the industry standard) for the purity of our sustainably sourced hemp.

Full-spectrum CBD, sometimes known as pure spectrum, is extracted from the cannabis plant with all other compounds in the plant. This includes terpenes, essential oils, and other cannabinoids. Along with CBD, you can expect to find cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Users are sometimes concerned about the inclusion of THC, well known for its psychoactive effects, but it is only found in quantities of less than 0.3% in industrial hemp. Reputable manufacturers ensure that there is less than 0.3% THC in their products. Our products are evaluated three times (triple the industry standard) for the integrity and reliability of our sustainably sourced ingredients and US-grown hemp.

Broad-spectrum CBD is very similar to full-spectrum CBD. Although it’s extracted from the cannabis plant with all the other compounds in the plant, the difference is that THC is not included in the extraction. In other words, CBD contains terpenes, essential oils, and other beneficial cannabinoids except for THC.

Probably the most basic form of CBD is an isolate. A traditional extraction process removes all the active compounds from the cannabis plant, followed by a refinement process that strips away all cannabinoids, and terpenes (plant matter). Isolate is the purest form of CBD.

CBD calms inflammation and redness, optimizing the performance of active ingredients without risk of irritation.

Cannabinoids affect the brain and body in distinct ways due to the way they bind to receptors (proteins) in the brain. These receptors, cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2), determine the effects on the body and behaviors when consumed.

CB1 receptors, one of the most common receptors in the brain, are crucial for a healthy functioning brain. They can moderate memory, mood, motor function, or pain perception – depending on which region of the brain they’re located in. They’re also responsible for the psychoactive properties of cannabis when THC binds to them.

CB1 receptors are also found throughout the human body in lesser quantities. In those locations they play a role in pregnancy, hormone production, cardiovascular health and digestion.

CB2 receptors are found on the cells of our immune system. They are especially associated with the immune system and inflammation response. If you use cannabis products to combat conditions of an overactive immune system (i.e. arthritis, asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders or digestive issues) that’s your CB2 receptors hard at work.

CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and soothing benefits when applied topically to the skin. By counteracting free-radical damage and reducing inflammation, CBD is thought to visibly diminish the look of wrinkles, skin dullness and ruddy skin tone.

Balances the flora of the skin’s surface and provides antibacterial benefits. Calms and soothes redness associated with acne. Protects skin from environmental stressors such as pollution.

Bakuchiol is a powerful antioxidant-rich oil that’s derived from the Psoralea Corylifolia plant and serves as a natural and gentle alternative to retinol. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin without the same side effects of retinol. Like retinol, Bakuchiol increases cell turnover and reduces the signs of aging, the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and photodamage.

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document from an accredited laboratory that shows you exactly what’s in a certain product. It proves that the potency and purity claim a manufacturer makes about its products are true. KOVO Essentials products have been developed with the highest standards of integrity to provide quality and performance. Each product is marked with a QR Code specific to each batch linked directly to the third-party lab test results.

CBD is a cannabidiol, found in the cannabis or hemp plant. Within our bodies is an Endocannibinoid System that, among several functions, balances our system to promote healing. Within this system are cannabinoid receptors, which bind to the plant-based cannabinoids of CBD to balance the system, reduce inflammation and calm redness.

Amino Acids are amino acids that enhance collagen production to strengthen the skin, maintain and improve firmness and prevent sagging and wrinkles.

Probiotics provide antibacterial, anti-inflammatory benefits and help to balance the flora of the skin’s surface to minimize break-outs and soothe skin conditions, such as eczema and rosacea.