CBD balm is a balm for the skin made with CBD, a natural compound from hemp. Ours is a 200mg organic hemp CBD balm blended with menthol and camphor, and your therapist works it into the areas you choose. Add it when you want a cooling, soothing feel on sore, stiff spots.
The short answer
What it is: 200mg organic hemp CBD, blended with menthol and camphor.
What you feel: a cool, tingling feel that can make steady pressure easier to settle into.
Where: only the areas you choose.
Not used: during a prenatal session, or on broken or irritated skin.
CBD or menthol: menthol balm is the simpler pick if you only want the cooling.
What is in it
CBD: a natural compound from hemp. It is not THC, the compound in cannabis that causes a high.
Menthol: the cooling ingredient in many muscle rubs, and a long-trusted topical for temporary relief of minor muscle aches.
Camphor: another long-used topical that adds to the cool, tingling feel.
Research on CBD applied to the skin is still early. What you feel right away comes mostly from the menthol and camphor.
What it may add to your massage
The first thing you notice is the cool. On a sore, stiff spot, that clean, tingling feel often makes steady pressure easier to settle into. It is most useful where tightness builds: the lower back after a long drive, the shoulders after a week at a desk, the calves after a run.
CBD balm or menthol balm?
Both cool. If you already use CBD and like it, choose the CBD balm. If you only want the cooling, menthol balm is the simpler pick. Menthol balm is only applied when you ask, and never on the face.
When to skip it, or ask first
Pregnancy: CBD and menthol balm are not used during a prenatal session.
Broken, sunburned or irritated skin.
Sensitive skin: start with one small area and see how it feels over the next day.
If you take medication or have a health condition, check with your doctor first.
You can also bring your own oil, balm or lotion, one you already trust, and your therapist will use it for your service.
From Dr. Nick
We chose a balm with menthol and camphor because you can feel it on the table. Research on CBD itself is still catching up, and we would rather say so than oversell it.
Common questions
Will CBD balm make me high?
No. CBD is not THC, the compound in cannabis that causes a high.
Could it affect a drug test?
CBD products can contain trace amounts of THC, and testing rules vary. If you are tested for work or sport, skip it or check first.
How do I add it?
CBD balm can be added to any service. When you book online, enhancements are offered after you choose your service.
Where can I read about the other enhancements?
Each one is described on the enhancements page.
Book your massage
Serenity Zen has studios in West Covina and Diamond Bar. Open daily, 10 AM to 9 PM.