4 Ways To Use CBD Isolate
How To Use CBD Isolate
If you’ve heard enough about cannabidiol (CBD) enough to be curious, but you may be hesitant to try it because of the minute amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in most CBD products, the first thing you need to know is that CBD does not have psychoactive effects.
Hemp-derived CBD does not have the same psychoactive effects as Marijuana-derived CBD. Although CBD from hemp is not completely free of THC, it’s at a level that does not exceed 0.3%, which is the amount legally permitted by federal law through the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (a.k.a. the 2018 Farm Bill) for hemp plants and hemp-derived products.
If however, even a negligible amount of THC makes you uncomfortable, then we absolutely suggest looking at CBD isolates as a great and more fitting alternative.
What is CBD isolate?
Free of any trace amounts of THC, CBD isolate contains 99%+ pure CBD in the form of either a crystalline solid (a.k.a. CBD crystal, slab, or shatter) or an isolate powder. Because it is CBD in the purest form, CBD isolate slabs and powders and are perfect for users who prefer zero THC in their CBD, especially those who are just starting to use CBD.
It is considerably hard to produce CBD isolate. Extracting CBD from hemp calls for a variety of steps to eliminate unwanted compounds (e.g., chlorophyll and waxes) in addition to the process of separating cannabinoids to create CBD with zero THC.
Both CBD isolate slab and CBD isolate powder are free of any distinct odor or taste, save perhaps for a mild residual cherry flavor.
In general, there are typically 6 steps to produce CBD isolate:
- Extraction
- Winterization
- Filtration
- Decarboxylation
- Distillation
- Crystallization
Ways to use CBD isolate
Just like other forms of CBD, CBD isolate comes with a handful of options.
Mainly, these are the 4 ways you can take CBD isolate:
- Take CBD Under the Tongue
While there are many creative ways to incorporate CBD into your daily regimen, one of the simplest ways is to place a small amount of isolate sublingually, or "under the tongue" and allow it to be absorbed. This method can take 30 to 90 seconds for the CBD to be fully absorbed, depending on how much you take at once.
Taking CBD sublingually usually guarantees quick and easy absorption into the bloodstream. Like many users, you may also detect a mild cherry taste, but it definitely doesn't have the same flavor as THC extracts. If you don’t want to put CBD isolate it directly under your tongue as a powder, you can put some into coconut oil and hold that under your tongue for 90 seconds.
- Vaping CBD / Dabbing CBD
Many users prefer to smoke their CBD by way of vaping or dabbing. Fully Activated offers a Pure CBD Vape Juice which is completely unflavored, but you can choose to make your own by adding our CBD Isolate Powder to your vape juice of choice.
Our CBD Isolate Slab can be dabbed using a pen or a rig with relative ease. Because CBD has a slightly higher sublimation temperature than THC, it takes just a little bit more heat to turn CBD from a solid to gas. It’s not a huge difference, so it won’t matter unless you have a very specific heating tool like an e-nail or digital temperature gauge.
Additionally, you can add CBD to many other smoking choices.
- CBD Creams and CBD Lotions
We here at Fully Activated craft our own topicals like salve, body balm, tattoo after care, and burn cream, but the possibilities are endless if you want to create your own CBD-infused lotions and creams. Just dissolve our Pure CBD Isolate Powder in coconut oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil and rub it on your skin, or you can even add it to your favorite pre-made face wash, lotion, or sunscreen!
- Ingestion
Slightly different from sublingual application, ingesting CBD isolate takes it down a different route, through the digestive system. With this method, instead of being directly absorbed into the bloodstream through the mouth, you now have practically endless options to take CBD.
You can add some to your morning juice or smoothie, an after-lunch coffee or tea, or even to your pesto for a unique pasta dinner! Since CBD isolate is practically tasteless, it will hardly interfere with any flavor profiles that you’re working with. If you want to include it in a homemade olive oil dressing, you’ll hardly be able to tell it’s there.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CBD Isolate
If you’re new to CBD, you could very well be asking these very same questions yourself:
How long does CBD Isolate last?
In terms of effect, you can expect the effect of small doses of CBD isolate to last for one to three hours. The cannabidiol will then stay in your system for around a week. Keep in mind, though, that frequency of use will affect how long the substance stays inside of your body.
In terms of shelf life, CBD isolate usually lasts for about two years. The absolute length will depend on the type of product you have and the conditions in which it is stored and used. But typically CBD isolate lasts between a year at and fourteen months at minimum.
Thankfully CBD isolate will not expire like perishable food or drink, but it will become less effective once it goes past its shelf life, and you may notice a change in how it smells and tastes. To be safe, regularly check on your CBD isolate.
How do you dissolve CBD Isolate?
Since CBD isolate is water soluble, it becomes super easy to incorporate in your favorite drinks, sauces, dips, or the batter for your favorite dessert. And when you take it sublingually, you can simply leave it there and let it dissolve. And as mentioned above, you can dissolve it in a carrier oil like MCT oil, coconut oil, or olive oil.
Why Should I Try CBD Isolate?
CBD isolate is great if you’re new to the CBD world and you’re looking to avoid THC. It’s also a better option if you prefer to not taste or smell your CBD or want to increase your CBD intake. And if you are required to undergo drug testing, it’s certainly a great idea to switch to CBD isolate, if only for a week or two before the testing.
Key CBD Isolate Takeaways
With zero THC, both CBD isolates in powder and slab forms contain no psychoactive components. This makes CBD isolate the best type of CBD for newbies to start with. Despite being stripped of THC and other components, CBD isolate still offers the same benefits as other CBD products with 0.3% or less THC, although to a slightly lesser degree.
You can take CBD isolate mainly through these four methods: sublingual application, inhalation, topical application, and ingestion.
We offer 99%+ Pure CBD Isolate Slab and 99.%+ Pure CBD Isolate Powder that our customers can buy by the gram and in bulk. We extract our pure CBD isolate from Colorado-based, organically-grown, CBD-rich hemp plants, making sure to eliminate the presence of other cannabinoids.
This is some of the purest form of CBD that you can get, with oils, fats, and other organic material extracted from the original plant matter.
Lastly, while THC content may invite caution, despite being well within the prescribed limit, it can’t hurt to eventually try other CBD products even as you continue using CBD isolate. The CBD world has plenty of options for you to explore!