Canax : Mellow Meno CBD & Vitamin Capsules

It is no surprise with all its many natural benefits, that we’re big fans of CBD products at The Amazing Blog, and we wanted to share a new CBD discovery with Mellow Meno CBD & Vitamin Capsules by Canax. It’s a product that has been primarily created to help ease some of the symptoms for women in perimenopause or menopause As well as being a Wellbeing Editor’s Choice winner at this year’s Beauty Shortlist Awards, they are also one of our #amazingfinds.

Canax was founded in 2020, based in Nottingham it’s the product of co-founders and best friends Jess Cohen and Sophie Garner, a paediatric nurse. They initially met through their husbands, who were football players for Nottingham Forest. The idea of creating premium CBD products started when Jess' mum was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (rare cancer that targets the plasma cells). Sophie said, "We came across CBD a few years ago, Jess's mum was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and she has found that CBD along with medical treatment has helped ease her daily anxieties and encourages sound sleep which is vital in any type of healing and recovery." As a nurse, Sophie had a first-hand account of how CBD helps her patients, and as mums, they know how overwhelming life can get. That's when Jess and Sophie realised they wanted to help others. They created Canax with a motto: less of the stress. "That's why our Mummy Gummies CBD range has been designed to fit perfectly around your own busy life, helping you take the edge off whenever you feel the need.” They are dedicated to providing only the highest quality organic THC-free CBD which is derived from a farm in Oregon, USA. Their products also offer a simple buying process with a rolling subscription service. All their ranges are organic, palm oil-free, and plant-based, meaning that Canax is suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike. Their best-known product, Mummy Gummies, has highly rated reviews and has been featured in major magazine publications. 

As mentioned earlier Mellow Meno CBD & Vitamin Capsules has been created to aid the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Like all their other edibles, they contain absolutely no THC and are in a concentrated form of CBD Isolate only. Which is a purified crystalline form, and it is completely tasteless and odourless, which makes it the ideal candidate for use in edibles. It has soothing properties to help sleep, mood, and anxiety. In menopause, CBD is known to alleviate hot flushes and improve bone density by stabilising the hormone changes often caused by the menopause. CBD also has anti-inflammation properties that help cure acne for clear skin and ease rosacea.

The capsules are also made up of six other natural ingredients: Zinc, B12, B6, magnesium, vitamin C, and sage. Zinc is an essential element used for cell growth, hormone release, immune response and replication. Vitamin B6 and B12 have many advantages, and these two convert food into energy that helps create the organic chemicals serotonin and dopamine. Ultimately it helps with focusing, energy levels, and mood. Magnesium, another vital element, is crucial in producing energy, forming proteins, maintaining genes, and regulating the nervous system. Vitamin C, as you may know, is high in antioxidants. It helps protect the body's tissues from harmful free radicals and stabilises the linings of blood vessels. It can help soothe menopause symptoms such as varicose veins, cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. Vitamin C also helps reduce the risk of severe medical conditions like heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. Lastly, native to the Mediterranean region, sage can relieve symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats. It has been used as a natural remedy for menopause for hundreds of years, and fun fact, sage is actually part of the mint family.

What we like about Canax is that they’re very transparent about what's in each product, and their website provides an ingredient list of each product and what they do. The recyclable pink and yellow hue pack contains 30 CBD capsules with 20 mg of CBD in each. They recommend taking one capsule daily as they are, or emptying into a glass of water. Regardless of whether you are menopausal or not, we think these capsules are a great way to get daily 20mg of CBD (and all the vitamins) particularly if you don’t like the hempy taste of the oils. The brand also recommends taking these capsules continuously to reap the benefits, "You need to give Mellow Meno 7-10 days to kick in and really see the wonderful effects it will have." To get full use of the product, it's best to store it in a cool and dry place. For us as regular CBD takers, this is a low dosage, however, we think they offer a great introduction to those who are newbies to CBD. You can make a one-time purchase of 30 capsules or buy a monthly subscription here for £39.99 or £31.99. 

CBD Leafline: Skin Therapy 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Is there a better combination than skincare and CBD? If you ask us, here at The Amazing Blog, we’d say that the two go together perfectly. You may remember that we have previously reviewed the award-winning brand CBD Leafline's range of Skin Therapy here. And today we'd like to introduce another skincare product from the range with their 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum. 

CBD Leafline was founded by CBD enthusiasts Paul and Sonia Shrive. It all began after a lifesaving encounter with CBD in Africa when Paul decided he wanted to create quality CBD-derived products to share the benefits with others. The couple decided to launch their brand in 2018, using Paul's experience in manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale; and Sonia's marketing and customer service expertise. The duo took their time crafting and researching to develop their first CBD-infused skincare line, Skin Therapy. Research has shown many benefits to using CBD in skincare, including reducing inflammation and regulating the sebaceous glands (which produce oil in the skin and hair). All products in the CBD Leafline range are natural and combine high-quality whole-plant hemp oil containing broad-spectrum CBD (THC-free) with cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, omega 3/6, and amino acids that interact with other vegan ingredients. Other ingredients are derived from plant and fruit extracts, such as marine collagen (always seaweed, not fish), retinol, hyaluronic acid, and pro-vitamin B5. All CBD Leafline products are independently tested (see here) and the brand is a CannaPro certified business.

The Skin Therapy 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a part of the CBD skincare range and included in the Skin Therapy bundle, but it is also sold separately. This award-winning Serum aims to moisturise, revitalise, clear, and rejuvenate the skin. Its key ingredients include 100mg of CBD, 1% hyaluronic acid serum, vitamin B5, and three different fruit extracts (cranberry, raspberry, and grapefruit). The CBD is an all-natural, powerful plant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps to free the skin from environmental stressors that can cause fine lines and wrinkles, allowing the skin to stay youthful and smooth for longer. The CBD also regulates the oil glands, making this product ideal for acne sufferers or people with skin conditions that may cause the skin to become inflamed. Hyaluronic acid, one of our favourite skincare ingredients, is a naturally occurring moisture magnet for the body. This acid is responsible for leaving the skin hydrated, plump, and healthy. Vitamin B5 acts as a barrier around the skin to lock in moisture, improving skin softness and elasticity, and helps to regenerate the skin cells, revitalising the skin's surface and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The triple fruit extracts: cranberry, raspberry, and grapefruit assist in brightening the skin through a broad spectrum of natural antioxidants. When all of the ingredients are combined, the result is a lovely anti-ageing serum with the power to deeply replenish, clear, and moisturise the skin. 

For the best results, CBD Leafline recommends wiping the face gently with a warm damp flannel to ensure it's clean and makeup-free, then apply the Serum and blend until it's fully absorbed. Lightly tap the face with fingertips to encourage this Serum to deeply penetrate the skin. We used this morning and evening, and what we liked, is that it's versatile enough to be used with our other moisturisers and SPFs, as the fragrance doesn't conflict,. Plus, in the recent hot weather we used it solo, as it’s fast absorbing and extremely hydrating, So, if you're looking to clear acne-prone skin or to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dry or temperamental skin, this CBD serum may be your perfect match. To purchase CBD Leafline's 30ml 1% Hyaluronic Acid Serum for £39.99, click here.

Provacan: CBD Babysoft Cream & Massage Oil

With all this changeable spring weather, it’s been having a negative effect on our skin, with the sudden appearance of eczema and dry patches on our neck. As fans of all things CBD at The Amazing Blog, we thought we’d give another range of topical CBD skincare a try to soothe our skin. This time it’s with Provacan's  CBD Babysoft Cream and Massage Oil. 

Provacan was established in 2017 by founder and CEO Clifton Flack, who has spent many years researching cannabis-based health in the ever increasingly competitive cannabis industry. Provacan is the flagship company of CiiTECH. This parent R&D company is a registered UK cannabis biotech company and a collaborative partner with Israel's Hebrew University of Jerusalem – the epicentre of cannabis research and development. Provacan's unique products are developed by collaborating with leading researchers and scientists to identify and create novel CBD formulas, using innovative delivery systems and advanced extraction techniques to develop high quality CBD products. According to Flack, “Since our inception in 2017, we have been dedicated to providing the UK market and beyond with innovative CBD products, including an expansive topical range, that have been inspired by CiiTECH’s unrivalled cannabis knowledge and research.” Their products are based upon decades of scientific evidence and data-based research, combined to give the end-user convenience and practicality in mind. Their CBD supplements are grown, manufactured, and produced under strict EU agricultural and food processing guidelines. Their production and distribution is also fully compliant with British Healthcare best practice, the UK Cannabis Trade Association's quality standards, and EU Cosmetics GMP certified . As a leading CBD formulator and with these top-notch credentials, their CBD products range from vapes, e-liquids, edibles to topicals made from CO2 extracted pure, organic EU-grown cannabis (hemp) CBD Isolate. They contain no artificial colours or preservative and are Kosher certified by the Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din (KLBD).

We were kindly sent two products from Provacan the CBD Massage Oil and CBD Babysoft Cream both with an extract of 100mg hemp-based CBD isolate (lab-verified). Let’s start with the CBD Babysoft Cream, this is the face cream that they recommend for sensitive skin. Its designed to relieve and protect the skin with its rich emulsion that is thick and creamy to apply. The 0.1% of cannabidiol isolate helps to soothe inflammation and counteract damage from free-radicals improving skin tone, and dullness. The olive oil acts as an antioxidant, lanolin as an effective emollient, locking in much-needed moisture. The Sacha inchi oil for long-lasting hydration and free radical defence. The D-Panthenyl Ethyl Ether is a source of vitamin B5 and deemed to be a crucial ingredient to help deliver supple skin. Zea mays (corn oil) and sunflower oil contain antioxidants, tocopherols and linoleic acid which relieve irritation, eczema, and psoriasis. Lavender oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and the rose seed oil is full of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, necessary for tissue and cell regeneration. Finally, there is zinc oxide which reduces UV light reaching the skin and therefore helps reduce hyperpigmentation. Our experience using this cream was overall positive; it did hydrate the skin and felt soothing when applied to the dry/eczema patches. However, a couple of things that we weren’t so keen on, the petrolatum content here known for its adverse effects when used long term, and skin lightening leaving a delicate white veil from zinc oxide. To purchase Provacan's CBD Babysoft Cream with 100mg of CBD in 100ml for £29.99, click here.

Provacan's CBD Massage Oil, is the latest topical to launch in their range. Again, it offers the 100mg of relaxing CBD isolate, but this time it’s a completely natural formula combined with plant-based botanicals.  The base of the massage oil is a mix of hemp seed (cannabis sativa) rice bran and apricot kernel oils, all rich in amino acids with vitamin A and E full of natural antioxidants. The three essential oils are sweet orange, to stimulate circulation, promotes cell growth and collagen synthesis. Ginger root, which repairs skin damage boosts elasticity and skin tone. And finally the eucalyptus oil, which helps reduce pain or inflammation. Out of the two products, this was our favourite. The fragrance is subtle and the oil has just enough ‘slip’ to knead it into the body for a deep tissue massage before absorbing completely. Great for relaxing nights in or used post work out, they suggest using this liberally, but I’m afraid in a 50ml bottle it only lasted for three or four sessions. We’d love this in a bigger bottle but with a smaller price! The Provacan CBD Massage Oil is  with 100mg of CBD isolate in a 50ml bottle for £19.99 see here.