What is CBD Isolate?

You’ve probably heard plenty about CBD oil by now, but do you know about CBD isolate? If isolate is new to you, you’re in the right place! Here’s everything you need to know about the purest form of CBD available. It’s great for making your own oils or lotions, and for cooking, too!

What is CBD isolate?

CBD isolate is 99% cannabidiol. During the extraction process, the hemp plant is broken down and all the active compounds and phytocannabinoids, including THC, are stripped away. What’s left is CBD in its purest form, either a crystal or powder, depending on the process used. It is tasteless and odorless, but very versatile.

CBD isolate makes it easy to measure exact doses. The weight of the isolate is exactly equal to the CBD content in milligrams (mg), so if you need 10 mg of CBD, just measure out 10 mg if CBD isolate.

How to take isolate orally

You can consume isolate orally by placing the desired amount under your tongue and holding it there for about 60 seconds. The CBD is absorbed by the mucous membranes and goes directly to the bloodstream. When used this way, the product doesn’t have to go through the digestive system and liver, so it provides relief faster than oils or capsules.

CBD isolate can also be used in vaping and dabbing.

CBD isolate topicals

Isolate is a great ingredient for many DIY CBD products. You can make your own oil by adding the isolate to MCT, grapeseed or olive oil. You’ll know exactly how much CBD you’re getting that way.

You can mix your own CBD topicals as well. Topicals with CBD give quick, targeted relief from chronic pain and inflammation. Many people have also found topical to be effective for a variety of different skin conditions, including acne and eczema.

Sunrise CBD offers a fast-acting, long-lasting pain cream, but if you want to try your hand at making your own CBD topical, here are some recipes for you with some guidance from CBD School. It may take some experimentation to get exactly the results you want:

Ingredients Needed:

Oils – MCT (flavorless), jojoba, almond, sunflower seed, avocado, coconut or olive oil.

Emulsifiers – Beeswax, soy wax, or candelilla wax.

Essential oils – Lavender, eucalyptus, almond, peppermint, tea tree, lemon, ylang-ylang. Choose essential oils depending on what you plan to use the topical for. A light oil (ylang-ylang) is best for a face cream; choose a warming oil for muscles (peppermint); for sleep, consider using lavender, which is known to promote good sleep.

Remember: A little essential oil goes a long way.

Salve

• Heat 1 c. oil and 1 oz. of emulsifier in a double boiler (or pot filled with ¼ water brought to a boil, then simmered with a glass pot fitted on top of pot containing oil and emulsifier) until the emulsifier melts, stirring well.
• Add 3 grams CBD isolate (or adjust to your needs) and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until combined. Make sure not to overheat.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Allow your salve to cool but not become solid. Once cooled, add the essential oils of your choice.
• Once all ingredients are incorporated, pour your salve into your storage container (glass jars with a tight-fitting lid work best) and allow to cool completely before use. 

Cream

To make a cream, use the above recipe, but instead use ¾ c. oil and ¼ c. distilled water, and.5 oz. -1 oz. of emulsifier.

• Heat oil and emulsifier together in a double boiler (or alternative) until wax melts, stirring well.
• Add CBD 3 grams isolate and stir well over low heat until fully incorporated.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding essential oils of your choice.
• Slowly add water until your cream is desired consistency. 

Lotion

Lotions are even thinner than creams. Follow the recipe for cream above but use a ¼ c. oil and ¾ c. distilled water.

• Heat oil and emulsifier together in a double boiler (or alternative) until wax melts, stirring well.
• Add CBD 3 grams isolate and stir well over low heat until fully incorporated.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding essential oils of your choice.
• Slowly add water until lotion is desired consistency.

CBD isolate and cooking

Other ways to use isolate:

•         Mix into your morning juice
•         Add it to your coffee
•         Use it as a smoothie ingredient
•         Add it to dissolved sugar or agave syrup, for a CBD sweetener.

To infuse CBD isolate into your food, you need about an ounce of oil (MCT etc.). Use the double boiler method above. If you mix a gram of CBD isolate with an ounce of oil, you’ll end up with a mix that’s close to the amount of CBD in a bottle of 1000mg CBD oil. 

After you make an oil from isolate, you can add it into baked goods, pasta sauces and other kinds of sauces, as well as foods such as guacamole. You can also bake with the oil, but keep in mind, CBD loses most of its benefits at over 350°F. That’s why sauces and other types of foods that don’t require high heat are ideal for CBD oil.

Also keep in mind that when you get your CBD through food the bioavailability (the amount that gets into your body and produces the desired effect) can be lower than some other methods, such as straight isolate, taking the oil orally and vaping.

As you can see, isolate can be used in several ways, and if you do some research on the internet, you can find plenty of recipes and suggestions. All you need is to get the ingredients and get started!

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Sunrise CBD offers 99+% pure CBD isolate that comes from organic hemp grown in Colorado. Our isolate is organic, vegan, and gluten-free. Our products are always third-party tested and guaranteed to be contaminant-free. At just $21 per gram, it’s perfect for your DIY CBD projects! Order at https://sunrisecbd.com/product/cbd-isolate-powder/.

And, of course, if you don’t want to be bothered making your own CBD oil, we carry that, too! https://sunrisecbd.com/product/sunrise-cbd-oil/.