for the coa on the vendor’s finished
product, whether it is a body oil or
cream. a responsible company will
have every batch of their product
tested to be sure that it is free of toxins
and infused with the advertised
amount of cBD in each unit.
a coa will also give you the
assurance that there is zero, or non-
detectable levels of Thc—the
psychoactive cannabinoid present in
the marijuana plant—in your products.
This is important to many customers,
especially those who work for the
federal Government or live in jurisdic-
tions where cannabis use is illegal.
What’s a reasonable price?
on average, the price of cBD is less
than $.01 per mg. This varies
depending upon where the product is
sourced, whether it is an isolate or oil,
and how much is purchased at any
given time. The average cBD topical
“Now that it is federally legal to grow
hemp and more states are developing their
hemp programs, we hope to see increased
supply and a trend toward lower prices.”
has between 50–500mg of cBD per
ounce. While cBD can be the most
expensive ingredient in a formulation,
there is no reason that a natural and
effective cBD product can’t be
affordable for the public.
furthermore, with the passing of the
2018 farm Bill, we expect to see a
consistent increase in both supply and
demand for cBD products. now that it
is federally legal to grow hemp and
more states are developing their hemp
programs, we hope to see increased
supply and a trend toward lower prices.
What this means for you.
Transparency is the key to building any
healthy relationship, so don’t be afraid
to ask your vendors detailed questions.
Whether you are a spa director, practi-
tioner, or client, you have something
novel and meaningful to gain from
offering cBD at your spa or in your
practice.
now that you know the legitimate
benefits of cBD, these are the
important things to remember when
sourcing products for your business:
l how much cBD is in the product
and what type of cBD is it (full
spectrum or isolate?)
l Where is the hemp farm located and
what are their farming practices?
l Do you have a copy of their coa?
The most exciting part about this
booming industry is the fact that cBD
offers each of us in the spa industry a
chance to better serve our customers
and staff with safe and effective natural
medicine while generating the revenue
we need to thrive. n
there are more ways to integrate cBd into
treatments beyond oils and balms, such as using
a cBd epsom salt for soaking treatments.
kelly stoll is an Advanced Rolfer and co-founder of vital Body Therapy, a therapeutic spa in Santa Cruz,
California. After years of studying the medicinal properties of cannabis, Kelly and jennifer created vital
Body Therapeutics to further serve their clients’ healing process. Her passion for natural medicine has led
her to focus her efforts on bringing CBD to as many spas and health care practitioners as possible.
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