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CBD Is Entering The Mainstream Through Beauty Products

Danielle Guercio
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CBD Is Entering The Mainstream Through Beauty Products

Cannabis is breaching dams left and right in the world of consumers, and beauty products may be the latest stream to flood the valleys of anxious buyers. Cannabis infused beauty products are a growing segment of both respective industries, and this is very much due to the rapid dissemination of CBD efficacy studies and premium brands’ marketing techniques.

Once relegated to a single case in the dispensary and black market formulations from eager, brilliant people, CBD infused beauty in particular has finally landed squarely in the sights of the everyday beauty consumer. It’s only a matter of time before L’Oreal drops a line at the drugstore, you can already find Ouai CBD Scalp Scrub at Sephora. From Milk Makeup’s Kush Fiber Eyebrow Gel to celebrity endorsed body creams, it’s all happening.

Related: 7 Of Our Favorite CBD And Hemp Oils For Skin Care

The spot to catch the best vibe of the most powerful trends and movements in the beauty world is at IBE, the Indie Beauty Expo in NYC, where CBD beauty was out and proud last month.  It’s at this gathering that brands test their virality in real time, generating tons of Instagram posts and word-of-mouth testimonials that you literally cannot pay for. Plus, it’s well-tread by beauty bloggers and big glossy editors, who play a large role in what becomes big sales.

Photos courtesy of the Indie Beauty Expo

There were 240 different brands with unique takes on this new star ingredient. And though that’s a small percentage of the attendees, it’s a huge step towards some very exciting developments in the world of personal care products.

Shea Brand

Focused on pure shea butter and organic hydrosols, Shea brand started infusing CBD into their products in plastic free containers so you can have a limited ingredient experience that’s infused with THC-free isolate from hemp.

Cannabliss Organic

This brand is working high end botanicals and CBD into anti-aging and pain management products.

Rad Ritual

The witchiest little corner of the IBE was the most innovative CBD beauty stop. Rad Ritual sells CBD infused products for your whole body, but CBD and herb infused period tincture Womb Boom with a tiny sponge is the most genius thing yet.

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2018 is the year we saw many barriers in beauty continue to be busted, and CBD (and eventually THC and full spectrum cannabis) need to reach the people by any means necessary. The healing potential and, even furthermore, beauty aid potential is going to shake the foundation as we know it.

Photos courtesy of the Indie Beauty Expo

GOSSIP: Julia Roberts Claps Back At Nasty Instagram Commenter; Kendall Jenner Rips Into Caitlyn For Turning Her Back On Family

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GOSSIP: Julia Roberts Claps Back At Nasty Instagram Commenter; Kendall Jenner Rips Into Caitlyn For Turning Her Back On Family

JULIA ROBERTS SLAMS NEGATIVE COMMENTER WHO INSULTED HER ‘UGLY BLACK NAIL POLISH’

Big mistake, huge.

The 50-year-old actress was featured on a vintage fashion account for her stunning black gown at the Toronto International Film Festival, which compared her look to that of Joan Crawford.

One commenter wrote, “Joan Crawford looks way better in my opinion more classic and refined and Julia is wearing ugly black nail polish!”

Roberts didn’t let the comment slide, writing back, “@anniemagic11 It is in fact a navy polish with garnets crystals as a grounding accent. In case you would like to edit your comment from ‘ugly black nail polish’ to ugly navy polish with Garnet crystals. Just sayin’.”

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KENDALL JENNER ‘RIPPED INTO’ CAITLYN JENNER FOR ‘TURNING HER BACK ON THE FAMILY’

Kendall Jenner was seen “ripping Caitlyn Jenner a new one” during a tense argument at Nobu Malibu, a source told Page Six. The top model and her parent Caitlyn were spotted out for a casual dinner, but a source said that inside the restaurant, things were heated.

“They were arguing . . . It was more Kendall ripping Caitlyn a new one for ‘always turning her back on the family’ after they’ve been so good to her.”

It’s unclear what the row was about, and a rep for Kendall insisted, when reached for comment, “This is absolutely untrue.” Caitlyn’s rep did not get back to us. A source said that the reality stars were sitting near members of the Schwarzenegger clan.

People mag recently reported that these days, after years of tension, Kendall’s mom, Kris Jenner, and Caitlyn “interact when they have to for the kids.”

A FAKE EXCUSE? REAL REASON CARRIE UNDERWOOD CANCELLED A STRING OF UK APPEARANCES

Insiders say that the real reason was drama with her husband. A new report claims, “Carrie cancelling her shows is being blamed on illness, but it’s really part of her commitment to work on her marriage ….. A baby is on the way and he wants her to do less, not more … They’re fighting over it ….. They’re at a critical point”

Now You Know: 5 Hidden Tricks On Your Android Device

Maria Loreto
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Now You Know: 5 Hidden Tricks On Your Android Device

While the iPhone tends to eclipse Android devices, the latter — designed by Google — is the most common in the world and is also extremely versatile and capable of personalization. Android devices have millions of features that vary slightly by maker, yet still maintain their core functionality. Popular Science compiled a list with tons of different and handy Android features. Here are five of our favorites:

Run apps side by side

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Running two apps side by side is one of the reasons why some users prefer an Android device over the iPhone. The chance to have different apps open at the same time is something that’s very reminiscent of a computer, and it’s useful for specific situations, such as fact checking, multitasking, and showing off to your friends.

To split your phone’s screen, tap the Overview button (the square icon below the screen) which will show you your recently used apps. Drag the app you want to have to one side or the top of the screen and then choose another app.

Manipulate volume settings independently

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There are different types of audio: ring tones, notifications, alarms, etc. If you head over to the Settings menu and access Sounds, you’ll see an individual slider that allows you to adjust each one. In order to do this faster, tap and hold the Volume button shortcut. This will show you the different audio options, allowing you to customize each.

Lock your phone screen temporarily in one app

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Pinning your screen allows you to hand your phone to someone without worrying about them snooping. When you “pin” an app to your screen, the person using your phone will only be able to access that app because your phone will request your security pin in order to return to your home screen.

To pin an app on your screen, open your Settings and enter your Security menu. There you can enable Screen pining. Once that is done, launch the app you want to pin and tap on the Overview button. There should be a pin symbol, which will keep the app running.

Disable lock screen at home

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Google’s Smart Lock feature allows you to disable your phone’s security measures once you’re home or in a trusted place. To enable this feature, head over to Settings and then to Smart Lock. On this screen you can also disable your lock-screen when your phone is connected to Bluetooth, making it easier to listen to music while driving or when connected to a speaker.

One hand mode

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If you own a Google or a Nexus device, the one hand keyboard is your default. For all other devices, you have to download the Google keyboard first. To enable this feature, open your keyboard and press the backslash key. Drag your finger up to the right-hand icon to enable one hand mode. Once this keyboard is activated, you’ll be able to move it around and adjust its size.

NYC Could Scrub 40 Years Of Misdemeanor Marijuana Warrants

Mary Schumacher
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NYC Could Scrub 40 Years Of Misdemeanor Marijuana Warrants

New York has been slow moving on passing progressive cannabis legislation the past few years, but it has recently stepped up its game and the city and state have made some monumental strides. In a telling example, it is expected that Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance is getting ready to announce that his office will vacate misdemeanor cannabis warrants dating back to 1978.

In Brooklyn, the D.A. is taking it a step further, offering to vacate low level cannabis convictions, along with the dismissal of underlying charges. These D.A.’s are making historical moves that will literally change lives. Having a warrant or conviction for cannabis, no matter how low level it may be, can mean losing the ability to receive student loans, get a job or even feel comfortable approaching law enforcement for help, fearing prosecution.

It is estimated that in Brooklyn, the records of around 20,000 citizens would be cleaned and ready for a fresh start. The Brooklyn D.A. will also vacate 3,438 warrants at the same time. There is a larger conversation at play however, and that is of a unifying law that would legalize New York as a whole.

As the gubernatorial debate wages on between current Gov. Cuomo and primary candidate Cynthia Nixon, it seems that there is a race to be the most pro-cannabis, with Gov. Cuomo already talking about legalization, going so far as to proactively set up an active group to draft a marijuana legalization bill. Nixon has made her pro-legalization stance clear.

Returning to the happenings in two of NYC’s burroughs, experts in fields ranging from defense attorneys to academics have praised the new initiatives, saying that they are, “a step in the right direction.”

Justine Luongo, the chief of Legal Aid’s criminal defense practice, told the New York Times, “The recognition is that this has to stop. Marijuana is not an issue that should be criminalized.” The executive director of Brooklyn Defender Services, Lisa Schreibersdorf said that Mr. Gonzalez’s decision to vacate convictions was “visionary.”

“It will save so many of our clients from deportation, loss of student loans, loss of housing, removal of their children and other very disproportionate outcomes that make no sense,” added Ms. Schreibersdorf. “Of course, New York should legalize marijuana, but in the meantime this is an incredible opportunity…”

Rapper Jim Jones Thoughts On The Weed Industry

Brendan Bures
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Rapper Jim Jones Thoughts On The Weed Industry

While much of the buzz right now revolves around rumors of a new Dipset album, the rapper should feel excited about his business ventures outside of music. Rapper Jim Jones thoughts on weed industry we also top of mind. The Harlem artist recently served as a panelist at a SOURCE360 event titled, “Cannabis, Real Business: Learn About The Cannabis Industry.”

Jones talked about why so many nontraditional investors and businesses are eager to find a spot in the cannabis industry. He also debunked long-held stereotypes about rappers, business, and marijuana, indicating that artists aren’t just “users and abusers of the herb,” according to The Source. But he also warned against the breathless praise that marijuana can receive as alternative medicine and solution to the systemic addiction problems coursing through popular culture.

“Marijuana is a drug at the end of the day,” Jones told The Source. “It might not be the most destructive drug. I think statistically alcohol is the worst addictive drug that you can get involved with but let’s not forget the marijuana is a drug and anything you do too much of becomes an addiction and no addiction is good.”

Kassandra Freqerique, New York State Director at the Drug Policy Alliance, responded to Jones’ comments, indicating that the issue contains multitudes.

“Drug use is on a spectrum,” Freqerique said. “There are people that experiment, there are people that use, and there are people who have problematic relationships with drugs.”

But Jones also sat down for an interview with Black Enterprise to discuss the green rush and why now is the time to enter the cannabis industry.

“Weed business is like the gold rush,” Jones said. “While the doors are open for people to get in — it’s relatively easy now — but the doors are open for you to get in. I’m lucky that I did get in because it won’t be open that long. I’m glad I’m part of the club.”

Last month, TMZ reported that Jim Jones was charged with possession of drugs, including marijuana, and firearm possession. Cops in Georgia — a state notorious for rappers getting busted on marijuana charges — claimed they had to engage in a high-speed chase with Jones and his driver following a routine traffic stop. Law enforcement allegedly found marijuana, vape cartridges, THC oil, two loaded pistols, Percocet, oxycodone, and a large stash of “petty cash.” Jones was released on a $7,000 bail.

Marijuana May Be The Hero Psoriasis Patients Need

Brea Mosley
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Marijuana May Be The Hero Psoriasis Patients Need

Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes itchy, red scale to appear on the skin, is no stranger to the three million people who suffer from it. While itchiness is the most common symptom, in many cases patients also experience painfully inflamed tendons as well joint stiffness.

Unfortunately, the condition remains incurable, but scientists are pointing to a likely remedy to make the disease less insufferable. That’s right, cannabis has some pretty awesome effects on psoriasis.

In a 2007 study researchers concluded that cannabinoids can inhibit the buildup of dead skin cells and other symptoms of psoriasis. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dermatological Science, used different types of cannabinoids including, THC (cannabis most psychoactive component), CBD (one of cannabis’ least active ingredients) and cannabinol and cannabigerol (other cannabis’ compounds) – all of which were used to examine cannabis’ anti-inflammatory effects.

Researchers concluded, “The cannabinoids tested all inhibited keratinocyte proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner.” In other words, the four different cannabinoids they tested were all able to block the buildup of dead skin.

Why does this matter? Well, psoriasis is, essentially, the rapid accumulation of dead skin cells on the surface of the epidermis. So cannabis’ ability to stop that accumulation is a win, for people battling the inherited disease.

In a not so formal study, researchers at Gwynedd Cannabis Club in Wales, conducted a nine day experiment in which they treated one subject with acute psoriasis, using cannabis oil. Prior to the experiment, the subject had been using a chemotherapy drug called Methotrexate, known to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

However, the side effects of the drug included fever, diarrhea and increased the chance of infection.

During the nine day study, the subject was given three doses of topical daily, for nine. Following the treatment, the subject reported no adverse side effects and even noted how she was able to go swimming with her family, which is something she had been limited in doing, due to her psoriasis.

Now, while this study is majority anecdotal, it still serves as another example of cannabis’ healing powers for people with psoriasis – especially in cases where conventional pharmaceuticals can’t seem to get it right.

Is This The Secret To Long Lasting Health

Maria Loreto
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Is This The Secret To Long Lasting Health

Fantasy books and witch stories aren’t that crazy after all. Have wee been looking at a miracle and not noticing? Is this the secret to long lasting health? According a reputable study, it seems like the secret to long term health lies in youth. By consuming young people’s blood, older subjects may be able to avoid age-related diseases and live for longer periods of time.

The study conducted by the University of London was published in the journal Nature and found that older animals who had blood from younger animals injected into them showed significant overall health improvements. Researchers discovered that even animals with conditions such as cancer and heart disease were positively affected.

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“A lot of people regard aging as ‘natural’ and that therefore you shouldn’t interfere with nature. But we’ve always considered it an ethical imperative to cure illness where we find it,” says geneticist Linda Partridge, sounding very much like a mad scientist.

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This British study isn’t the first to find a relationship between youth and health. In fact, there have been plenty of studies that have found similar results, even demonstrating the effect young blood has on older humans.

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The New York Post reports this human trial was conducted on 70 subjects over the age of 35 who were given plasma from participants between the ages of 16 and 25. The study reflected health improvements over a variety of diseases. Ambrosia, the company that conducted the trial, is now selling blood plasma to interested customers for a price of $8,000.

A note the main study did not itself investigate blood transfusions for human longevity purposes but rather included a discussion of blood transfusions in animal studies as part of a larger review of the state of the longevity and aging fields. Third, “blood factors” refer to specific components of blood, not to blood as a whole.

Is Post Malone Living His Own ‘Final Destination’ Reality?

Brendan Bures
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Is Post Malone Living His Own ‘Final Destination’ Reality?

There is joke going around on Twitter that is simultaneously flippant and alarming because of its flippant attitude. It goes something like this: Post Malone is secretly living out his own Final Destination plot, but in real life. Though in the wake of tragic celebrity deaths like Mac Miller and the regular maelstrom of political news, you might’ve missed what’s happening with Post.

It started with an anxiety familiar to anyone scared of flying. A Gulfstream IV jet carrying 16 people, including Post, set off for London and blew out two of its tires during takeoff. Fans and curious peoples alike tracked the flight as it burned off fuel for hours, as it was diverted a couple times, before finally landing safely at New York Stewart International Airport.

Are blown tires during takeoff that rare? No. Was there anything special about this emergency response? Also no, airplane experts espoused online. But this was Aug. 21 and Post wouldn’t be done brushing up against death.

Then on Sept. 7, Post Malone was involved in a serious car accident after another vehicle ran into his Rolls-Royce Wraith, causing his car to spin out. The crash caused serious damage to the driver’s side of the Wraith and was completely leveled. Post responded how one does to these situations when they have a bunch of money—he bought a shinier, more armored Rolls-Royce to give him protection from errant drivers.

Following the incident, Post responded on Twitter once again about his unfortunate run-ins with bad transportation luck. “god must hate me lol,” he tweeted.

But guess what? We’re still not done! TMZ reported that three armed robbers targeted a house in the San Fernando Valley, believing it was Post’s home. The resident living there was pistol whipped and about $20K worth of jewelry, cash, and cell phones was stolen. But Post Malone had since moved out from the house and TMZ reports that one robber yelled at, “Where’s Post Malone!?”

The people living there now have no connection to Post Malone, however. Instead authorities believe this burglary is connected to an incident where robbers stole a safe from Rae Sremmurd’s house. Apparently robbers have been active in hitting celebrity homes lately, as Wiz Khalifa, John Mayer, Christina Milian, Bella Thorne and Yasiel Puig have all been victims of burglaries or attempted burglaries.

So maybe Post Malone should just lay low for a while? Maybe escape to a Caribbean island and wait for the bad Final Destination luck to run out. Either way, we’re hoping the rapper’s bad luck runs out sooner rather than later.

Patients Have To Choose: Medical Marijuana Or Federal Housing Assistance?

Mary Schumacher
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Patients Have To Choose: Medical Marijuana Or Federal Housing Assistance?

It’s a terrible choice to have to make, but one that many are forced into. No matter where medical or recreational cannabis is legalized in the states, it remains a Schedule I drug, meaning that it’s illegal at the federal level. Thus, it’s not allowed in Section 8 public housing.

Living on a low income is hard enough. Now add an ailment like cancer or PTSD to the mix. Then to have what the doctor recommends as the best medicine for relief, marijuana, not be an option in one’s own home is just cruel.

As it stands, people living in medical states are able to get a medical marijuana card to ease what ails them and then are able to go to a dispensary or otherwise legally obtain cannabis to use in a safe space. There are a few problems with that when it comes to federal housing.

First and foremost, one is not even allowed to have a medical marijuana card and still apply for federal housing at the same time. Even if that stipulation was lifted, patients still aren’t allowed to imbibe inside the housing. There just aren’t a lot of places to vape or toke that aren’t home. Lounges are not allowed in most states, and though there would be the potential option of going to a friend’s house to medicate, asking the very ill to be mobile as well isn’t always going to be an option.

In June, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill called the “Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2018” to allow for recreational or medicinal usage of cannabis in federally assisted housing when cannabis is allowed by state law. A spokesperson for the congresswoman said that they are still seeking cosponsors for the bill.

One patient caught in these crossfire is Ms. Cease, who was approved for her medical marijuana card and then immediately denied her application for federal housing. She has no criminal background, weaned herself off of opiates with cannabis and has a qualifying condition for cannabis use. She’s been back and forth with the housing committee since last December and has one more chance to make her case, but she’s not optimistic.

“What they’re going to do is say, ‘We get federal funding and it’s against federal law,’” Cease told the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. “It’s a crazy thing to do to an old woman who has no criminal background, and who owes nobody anything, and is living in a place where you cannot expand your mind.”

Will Tobacco Companies Get Involved With Legal Marijuana?

Mike Adams
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Will Tobacco Companies Get Involved With Legal Marijuana?

Now that marijuana has been made legal at the national level in Canada, alcohol companies are claiming their stake in what has the potential to become a $22 billion marketplace. Nearly all of the major brewing companies aside from Anheuser-Busch have joined forces with cannabis firms to produce their version of THC-infused beverages. Hell, there are even rumors that the maker of Budweiser is presently in talk about doing the same.

Yet, so far, we have not heard much from the one sector that was expected to get in on the ganja game before any other – the tobacco companies. But make no mistake about it Big Tobacco is searching for a way into the cannabis space. It is just a matter of time before those developments are made public.

So far only Imperial Brands, maker of the Kool and Winston cigarette brands, has announced an investment in medical marijuana. The company was recently part of a round of funding for Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies, raising nearly $10 million for the development of non-smokeable cannabis products.

More of these types of business arrangements are expected to happen in the near future.

In fact, Peter Luongo, managing director of Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., which is affiliated with Philip Morris International Inc., told Bloomberg that smoke-free cannabis products are the most “logical entry point” for tobacco firms to get into the business of legal weed. But he stopped short of admitting that the company was exploring this option.

Market analyst Nigram Arora believes tobacco firms will inevitably find a way to weasel into the cannabis space. After all, the two business sectors are “complementary” to each other, and with cigarette markers experiencing diminishing sales over the past few years, these companies “are looking for growth levers” like legal weed.

Further, the tobacco companies have the financial girth to get into the cannabis space and do it right, not to mention they already have the infrastructure necessary to “develop successful brands” and handle strict regulatory controls,” Arora said in his column.

But it really doesn’t seem likely that cannabis consumers will one day be able to walk into a pot dispensary and buy a pack of Marlboro pre-rolls. Some of the latest research suggests smoking marijuana is a dying trend. And the tobacco companies are well aware. The future of cannabis is edibles, vaporizers and other more socially acceptable products. These are the products most likely to receive investment dollars.

It is for this reason that experts like Shane MacGuill, head of tobacco research at Euromonitor International, says tobacco companies will likely use legal cannabis as a way to shift gears and become “more of a pleasure substance provider than a tobacco and nicotine provider.”

Investment professionals like Robert Fagan, who works as an analyst at GMP Securities in Montreal, says tobacco companies are not rushing to get in on legal weed. “If anything, they’re waiting for regulations to be crystal clear before diving in,” he told Marijuana Business Daily.

This appears to be true.

Murray Garnick, executive vice president at Altria Group, which owns Philip Morris, maker of the Marlboro cigarette brand, recently said that while “cannabis remains illegal” in the United States, the company is “mindful of the possibility” that the nation’s pot law could change. So “we’re studying and evaluating market opportunities,” in the cannabis space.

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