CBD Education

CBD education seems to be everywhere, which makes it harder to separate the good from the bad. We see CBD news and education all the time which are meant to inform, yet instead misinform the unknowing.

CBD oil is not a fad to us here at Made By Hemp or the “next best thing”. For us, its what we’ve always done. Since starting back in 2013, educating, informing, and helping people about has been our main goal.

Here we share important CBD education to help you stay up to date and informed when buying CBD oil. Join our newsletter to be of the first to receive our latest info.

Non-Cannabis Plants That Have Cannabinoids

March 6, 2019March 6, 2017 by Paige

A huge discovery was made in 1992 that has had a ripple effect on the way we look at plants and alternative remedies. Until cannabis was first (seriously) studied 50 years ago, we didn’t know about this vital system in the body. Amusingly, this means all of the terms surrounding this system are derived from … Read more

What Does CBD Hemp Oil Taste Like?

July 11, 2026March 1, 2017 by Paige

By Jeff Gallagher, founder of Made By Hemp. Helping people find real hemp since 2013. Hemp oil tastes earthy and grassy, and people react to it very differently. That flavor comes mostly from terpenes, which shift from harvest to harvest and farm to farm, so no two hemp oils taste quite the same. If the … Read more

Is CBD Hemp Oil Legal in the United States?

August 24, 2022February 13, 2017 by Jeff Gallagher

What is CBD Hemp Oil? CBD hemp oil is extracted from the stalks of the industrial hemp plant. It is a natural substance that contains high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD hemp oil has become an increasingly popular product and is sold in the form of capsules, drops, edible … Read more

4 Key Reasons to Use Hemp Oil on Your Skin

May 8, 2019October 13, 2016 by Paige

Hemp oil is an incredibly beneficial skin-care ingredient that packs powerful, long-lasting hydration! It’s amazing for all skin types. Here are 4 key reasons why you should start using hemp oil for skin care today. 1. Hemp is an incredible moisturizer If you experience problems of dry and dehydrated skin, hemp oil may be all … Read more

Nobody Should Be Afraid of Cannabinoids

June 1, 2018May 13, 2016 by Paige

YOUR body produces cannabinoids

With the exception of insects, pretty much every animal (yes, that includes us) has an endocannabinoid system. This system was discovered in the early 1990s by Dr. Mechoulam, who is often dubbed the Father of Cannabis Research.

The simple version of the ECS is that it consists of two receptors (called CB1 and CB2), which are located in several areas of the body. They are believed to regulate many biological processes, with an end goal of homeostasis or equilibrium of the body.

What is Hemp Used For? [And is it Legal?]

April 19, 2019May 11, 2016 by Paige

Hemp has been a hot topic in the news as of late. Many people are ready to just push it aside because of it’s relative plants, but with global warming becoming a widely known fact and household term, and with countries around the world to work to decrease their carbon footprints, it is vitally important to search for environmentally safe options.

Research and development of such products are necessary in order to decrease the amount of pollution we output every year. Things like paper and cotton, which require large amounts of toxins and processing, therefore resulting in high levels of both pollution and deforestation, could potentially be replaced by hemp.