E186-2 Cannabis Topicals From Scratch - Blunt Botanicals Part 2

Can cannabinoids really work through the skin?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ripley and Jill of Blunt Botanicals, Trevor and Kirk dig into CBD, CBG, terpenes, and cannabinoid skincare. What is the science, formulation, and business potential behind cannabis topicals?.

The conversation gets practical with Blunt Botanicals’ cooling topical formulated with CBD and CBG. Rapid Cryo uses menthol, wintergreen, terpenes, and other ingredients designed to create a layered cooling sensation. Jill explains the thinking behind pairing cannabinoids with specific botanical ingredients and terpene profiles. Ripley discusses why the company focuses on products that can fit into everyday life without intoxication. They also explore cannabinoid-infused bath products, emulsification, formulation choices, and why avoiding an oily bathtub may be more important than it sounds, especially as we get older.

We look beyond formulation to the future of the category. Ripley discusses the growth potential Blunt Botanicals sees in cannabis topicals, upcoming Rapid Cryo format, skincare products, and the challenge of educating consumers about an often-overlooked cannabis category.

Listen now for a mix of cannabis science, formulation chemistry, entrepreneurship, and the occasional joke about smelling like wintergreen.

Blunt Botanicals - website

Ripley Halfyard - LinkedIn

Jill Provencal - LinkedIn

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

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