How Cannabinoids Are Redefining Dermatology: A Scientific Overview
How Cannabinoids Are Redefining Dermatology: A Scientific Overview
🔍 Introduction
Cannabinoids aren’t just buzzwords—they’re changing how we think about skin health. As research continues to illuminate the skin’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), dermatology is evolving fast. A landmark peer-reviewed publication reveals just how big this breakthrough really is.
đź“„ Study Spotlight
Publication: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Title: Cannabinoids and Their Receptors in Skin Diseases
Authors: Eun Hee Yoo and Ji Hyun Lee
Published: November 20, 2023 | Volume 24, Issue 22 | Article 16523
Link: Read the Full Study →
This publication reviews how cannabinoids influence skin function through CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are found on keratinocytes, immune cells, sebocytes, and even nerve endings in the skin.
🧪 Key Findings
1. Eczema & Psoriasis
- Balance immune response
- Relieve itching and chronic inflammation
2. Acne
- Cannabinoids reduce oil (sebum) production
- Help calm inflammation in sebaceous glands
3. Skin Cancer
- Early research suggests cannabinoids may slow the growth of melanoma and other cancers
4. Pruritus & Hair Disorders
- Help modulate nerve-related itch
- Influence hair follicle cycling and scalp health
đź’ˇ What This Means for Skin Professionals
The ECS is the body’s internal signaling system—its job is to keep everything in balance. When activated through cannabinoids, it helps repair, calm, and renew the skin from within.
For your medspa or clinic, this means:
Faster Recovery: Post-procedure inflammation is soothed more quickly
Better Outcomes: Collagen regeneration and skin clarity are optimized
Modern Appeal: Clients appreciate when their provider uses science-backed, holistic recovery tools.
At bo-sci, we’re not mimicking growth factors—we’re optimizing the cellular environment where real growth factors are made.
đź“š Final Thoughts
This research confirms what forward-thinking skin professionals already see in practice: cannabinoids are more than trendy—they are transformative.
At bo-sci, we build every formula around the ECS because we believe in supporting the skin’s own healing intelligence. And we're just getting started.
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