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By ShERRi L. ShAUlis
The CBD Difference
THC-free oils foster calmness, relaxation
As medicinal and recreational
adult-use cannabis is becoming
legal and accepted in more states,
manufacturers of products that contain CBD
oil are looking to expand their reach. And
one place they’re looking is adult retail.
Among the first products looking to move
into adult is Knob Polish from JACK.
Knob Polish is a CBD-infused, water-
based personal lubricant. It’s the first in a
planned line of CBD topicals from JACK.
The use of CBD in Knob Polish is meant
to increase blood flow. “Knob Polish is not
designed to help increase your size, or make
orgasms bigger,” explained Krista Whitley
of JACK.
JACK was created earlier this year by
“a top team of cannabis professionals who
decided that highjacking could be a thing,”
according to the company’s website.
“You could buy boring lubricant at your
closest c-store, but you’re JACK. JACK
doesn’t want boring lube, JACK wants the
most out of this life,” the site adds. “This
water-based personal lubricant lasts and is
infused with precise doses of cannabidiol
(CBD). CBD is a non-psychoactive
compound found in cannabis and hemp.
This amazing cannabinoid has medical
benefits that help you relax while reducing
inflammation. Our product is made from
full spectrum CBD isolate extracted from
industrial hemp. This fully legal product is
available to ship nationwide.”
The water-based formula for Knob Polish
contains no spermicides, so it’s safe for use
with latex and silicone toys and condoms.
For more, visit ProductsByJACK.com.
Also looking to make the leap from
c-stores and gas stations into adult is Legal
Lean, which produces edibles, tinctures and
oils, syrups and more with CBD oil. The
company bills its products as natural health
solutions to ease stress and relax the mind.
Legal Lean products feature a specially formulated blend of natural herb extracts and essential
vitamins, with herbal extracts and proprietary chemicals that are fully compliant under federal law.
For a complete listing of products, visit LegalLeanStore.com.
While there are a few products that rely on THC already being produced and marketed to adult
stores, current federal law does not allow for their distribution in all states. However, products using
CBD—particularly CBD from hemp plants as opposed to cannabis plants—are eligible for shipment
nationwide. That doesn’t mean, however, that adult retailers shouldn’t do some research before
stocking their shelves with CBD products.
“CBD is not regulated by the FDA, but it is considered a supplement, so it could be a bit of a Wild,
Wild West situation out there,” said Vincent S. Gillen, vice president of sales at Hemp Bombs, a
manufacturer of CBD-based products, including gummies and vape juices.
Hemp Bombs—and parent company Global Widget LLC—has been providing CBD-based products
to convenience stores and gas stations, but is already working to develop relationships with adult
retailers and distributors to bring their products to a wider audience.
“CBD products can be another source of revenue for adult stores,” Gillen said. “Adult retailers
always need new products, and these are a perfect accessory if they are already carrying smoke items
and the like.”
CBD products can be another source of revenue for
adult stores. Adult retailers always need new products.
—Vincent S. Gillen, Hemp Bombs
CBD products are a natural fit for adult boutiques, Gillen noted, because CBD is often used as a
calming and relaxing supplement.
“And there is a range of people using CBD products,” he said. “Older consumers might be using
it for pain relief, while younger customers might enjoy vaping it for its calming abilities. Based on
our customer feedback, it’s hard to say there is only one demographic interested in and using CBD
products.”
Gillen admitted there will be those who are skeptical of the products—and initially, he and
the rest of his staff felt the same. He began using CBD products for anxiety issues and noticed an
improvement; now, he said, Hemp Bombs regularly receives calls and emails from customers extolling
its virtues.
Hemp Bombs sources its CBD from industrial hemp plants. Hemp plants do not contain THC,
so the CBD from these plants can be used in products that can in turn be shipped and distributed
nationally. The company also receives a Certificate of Analysis for every ingredient it uses in all of its
products. Hemp Bombs also contracts with a third-party laboratory to test the final products.
“Each label also has a QR code so retailers and customers can see the lab test results, and more,”
Gillen said.
In addition to gummies, capsules, vape liquids and more, Hemp Bombs is also looking to add
lubricants to its product lineup within the next few months.
For more, visit HempBombs.com.
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