What’s Inside Entourus CBD Essentials and CBD + Terpenes Topicals

Do you compare ingredient lists when you’re shopping at the grocery store? If so, you’re definitely our people. We developed the Entourus CBD Essentials and CBD + Terpenes product lines with the same mindset that prioritizes whole foods over processed junk.  

For anyone who appreciates the natural healing properties of plants, full spectrum CBD topicals are the equivalent of ditching the boxed mac ‘n’ cheese for garden-fresh veggies and brown rice. That’s not just a metaphor. Whole grains are served up with all three parts of the kernel intact, including the bran, endosperm and germ. Refined grains, however, are milled and heavily processed to remove everything but the endosperm—which is why white bread and white rice are fluffier and less substantive than heartier, more nourishing whole-grain equivalents. Now let's talk about the white bread and whole grain equivalents in cannabis.

What Are Full Spectrum CBD Topicals?

Cannabis plants contain a wide range of active compounds such as cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids that produce different effects, flavors and scents. 

Many CBD products do not contain all of these potentially beneficial compounds. Often through industrial processing, THC and other compounds can be removed, creating different types of refined cannabis extracts. Broad Spectrum CBD, for example, is processed to remove all THC, but may retain some terpenes and other compounds. CBD isolate, on the other hand, is distilled to remove everything but CBD, taking away the synergistic benefits of plant medicine. 

Think of full spectrum CBD like whole grains, which haven’t been stripped of fiber and naturally occurring nutrients, and haven't been overly processed. Full spectrum CBD contains trace amounts of THC—quantities so small they’re both legal under the USDA Farm Bill definition of hemp and won’t produce an intoxicating effect. 

What that tiny amount of THC does, however, is give the CBD a significant boost, helping it work in synergy, to produce stronger, more comprehensive effects and activating the endocannabinoid system in unique ways. Beyond THC, the terpenes, essential oils and other plant compounds that are part of Entourus full spectrum CBD products have additional synergistic effects. 

Full Spectrum CBD Topicals for Your Endocannabinoid System

As a science-led hemp wellness company, we want the best for your endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system is a body-wide network of receptors that respond to cannabis compounds like THC, CBD and terpenes to modulate major organs and physiological networks like the musculoskeletal and immune systems. 

Essentially, full spectrum CBD topicals with terpenes engage with endocannabinoid receptors in your skin on a deeper level than products made with CBD isolate. How do terpenes affect the endocannabinoid system? It depends on the terpene. For example, animal studies have associated the limonene terpene with potential antioxidant, anticancer, gastroprotective and pain-reducing properties.

How Do I Pick the Right Full Spectrum CBD Topical for Me?

At Entourus, we believe the future of hemp wellness is rooted in efficacy, transparency and scientific discovery. That’s why Entourus makes full spectrum CBD topicals—you deserve the best, and to know you’re getting the whole package of natural benefits. But we also wanted to go a step further, with two effective topical product lines:

CBD Essentials: Full Spectrum CBD Topicals With Essential Oils

Our CBD Essentials line of Soothe Salve, Serenity Salve and Synergy Salve incorporates high-quality cold pressed and steam-distilled essential oils in addition to full spectrum CBD extract from USDA organic hemp. We prioritize organic, naturally processed ingredients of the highest quality — our clean topicals are solventless, with no menthol, beeswax or synthetic fillers.

The “fresh calming aroma” that Entourus customer Casey Collins referenced in a review of our Serenity Salve is just one of the effects these essential oils provide. Essential oils—true to the name—are compatible with fat-soluble compounds like CBD and other cannabinoids. 

Essential oils are well-absorbed by the skin and can offer what’s known as the entourage effect in conjunction with CBD, THC and other compounds found in cannabis and hemp. Essentially, the effects provided by the essential oils are similar to those produced by full spectrum CBD—creating a formula that’s more than a sum of its parts.

Each product in our CBD Essentials line blends candelilla wax, organic coconut oil, organic sunflower oil and organic virgin olive oil with active phytocannabinoids derived from non-GMO certified hemp and a proprietary blend of essential oils. The Soothe, Serenity and Synergy salves have 20, 30 and 40 mg / ml of active CBD, respectively, so that you can find the concentration that suits your needs.

CBD + Terpenes: Full Spectrum CBD Topicals With Terpenes

Entourus also offers the CBD + Terpenes line of Soothe Salve +, Serenity Salve + and Synergy Salve +. Like their CBD Essentials line counterparts, these topicals are built from a base of candelilla wax, organic coconut oil, organic sunflower oil and organic virgin olive oil. The + Terpenes topicals also come in 20, 30 and 40 mg / ml CBD concentrations, so you can choose the strength that matches the area you are treating.

What sets the CBD + Terpenes line apart from other topicals on the market is a specialized blend of 50 terpenes formulated by the Entourus international research team. These terpenes enhance the activation of endocannabinoid receptors at the site of application. 

The Essentials and + Terpenes full spectrum CBD topicals can be used separately or layered together to meet discomfort where it’s at. And if you’re wondering how to use CBD muscle cream, here are a couple ideas: Incorporate the Entourus Serenity Salve into your bedtime routine to release tension from the day and unwind into a restful night. Or apply Entourus Synergy Salve + to an achy elbow or ankle that doesn’t feel quite the same after a day of intensive physical activity. 

Choosing the Right Full Spectrum CBD Topical for You

So what should you look for in a CBD topical, and how do you choose the best CBD cream? Many of the same qualities that you’d look for in other quality natural products or the foods you eat. The way we developed our full spectrum CBD topicals is much the way we designed the products themselves—to cover the full spectrum of your health and wellness needs day to day and year to year. 

If you are still weighing the two lines against each other, the CBD Salve Sample Bundle is the straightforward answer — it includes all three strengths in trial sizes, so you can try them on your own schedule rather than committing to a full jar.

Every Entourus salve uses full-spectrum CBD from non-GMO hemp grown in Central Oregon. Our CBD + Terpenes line adds a proprietary blend of more than fifty botanically derived terpenes, including limonene and humulene. Both lines come in 1000, 1500 and 2000 MG per 50 ML jar.

Learn more about cannabis topicals on our FAQ.