I tried some of Shea Brand’s vegan & CBD-based products. Here’s why I loved them. | Brand & product review.
Disclosure: This post was created based on the products that Shea Brand sent me to try out, but all words and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep VeggieJeva cookin!
Who is Shea Brand?
According to their website “Shea Brand is more than skincare. We create artful, minimal-plastic self-care products made in NYC.” They’re a sustainable brand that cares about the environment and is dedicated to protecting and conserving it. When they contacted me, back in August, I was super excited to learn that they don’t test on animals, and provide mostly vegan products.
And, having a medical cannabis background, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try their CBD product line. I looked forward to trying these products out for managing my period pain, and I’m happy to say that I was not disappointed. Each of the products feel natural in every way; from look & feel to the packaging
The Products
My favorite: CBD Headache Roller
I get headaches more often than I would like to admit. When I received the package, the CBD Roller was the first thing that I tried, because ironically, I had a headache that day. Let me tell you that this has been a lifesaver! Not only does it aid in controlling the headache in under 20 minutes (or so), but it also smells SO GOOD it also helps me calm down. The combination of CBD, menthol, arnica oil, aloe vera juice, and a blend of essential oils like meadow seed oil, create a fast-acting portable roll-on that delivers soothing effects where I need it most.
Close second: CBD Muscle, Joint and Skin Balm
If the Headache Roller wouldn’t have provided efficient relief, this would’ve been the top 1. The fact that I’ve been able to use this as a massage balm for sore muscles and as joint pain relief after exercise, is incredible. With ingredients like hemp extract, arnica & vitamin E, this balm can help provide deep nourishment/protection to the skin, joints, and muscles. My favorite use has definitely been for back massages.
With my medical cannabis background, I was super excited to try this oil tincture and to compare this product with the Hemp CBD products that you can find at dispensaries here on the Island. What I liked the most was that this product doesn’t have any MCT or Palm Oil; most (if not all) of the manufactories here add MCT oil to their CBD tincture. And that’s a big NO for me. I also found the product to be very natural in taste, smell & color; the CBD used is from a pure omega-rich hemp seed carrier oil, with rich green color and an earthy flavor.
CBD & Electric Daisy Exfoliating Scrub
It’s been such a long time since I’ve found a good scrub that could be used for the face & body. The white willow bark and green tea extract work to brighten and even out skin tone, while volcanic ash exfoliates and cleanses, and the vitamin C & rosehip oil help keep the skin hydrated and balanced. This product is also made with a special plant commonly known as Electric Daisy; when it’s extracts are added to skincare, it can have a powerful tightening effect on the skin (hello natural botox!). And the smell is just incredible!
I was dying to try these patches! Puerto Rico manufacturers have yet to create and sell some CBD/THC transdermal patches. The most useful that I got out of the patches was for period pain relief. Their unique time-release technology provides up to 8 hours of therapeutic effects per day, without the need to dose half-way. Making this a super discrete and effective dosing product.
Out of all of the products, this one was the one that I was most intrigued by; I had never heard of a hydrosol before. They’re also known as “flower waters,” which are created by distilling fresh leaves, fruits, and flowers. In this case, Holy Basil has healing and soothing properties that provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. I loved using this product as a toner for my face before applying the rest of my skincare/makeup routine.
That’s it! I hope you can find this review helpful when you decide to purchase one of these products. Thank you Shea Brand for sending me these products to try out; I truly loved them.
If you have any reviews yourself, let me know in the comments below or shoot me a DM on social media.
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