This Trending Oil Is The Latest Stress Buster For Anxious Brides - Here’s How It Can Help You Too

As any newlywed (or fan of Don’t Tell The Bride) knows, weddings are stressful with a capital S. All the planning, budgeting and multi-tasking required has been known to transform even the most cool, calm and collected brides-to-be into major bridezillas, so it’s no surprise that the bridal industry are keen to discover new and ever more effective means of combating stress. The very latest bridal wellness trend making waves? One particular natural oil...

By now, you’ve probably heard of it in passing but aren’t fully clued in to what it is, where it comes from, how it works or - most importantly for new brides - how it can help you de-stress on the big day. Sure, there is it’s association with a certain plant, but trust us - this legal oil will not get you high. In fact, there is nothing in the oil that even has ‘mind altering’ properties. Instead, it offers only the soothing, therapeutic effects and promotes holistic wellbeing. Forget any notions of controversy, in 2020 this highly-googled oil has gone mainstream; appearing in everything from health vitamins and supplements to beauty products and spa treatments. Some use it for strictly treating mental issues (stress, anxiety and insomnia); others for physical (aches and pains or diagnosed ailments). Intrigued by the trend but still not sure where to start? Female First have teamed up with top trusted oil brand C B II to bring you the ultimate guide for brides, including what exactly it is, how to adopt it into your own pre-wedding routine and which dosage is right for you.

The extract is a non-intoxicating component of the flowering plant that doesn’t contain the psychoactive component - so you won’t feel any mind-altering effects or ‘high’ when using it!

Once the compounds are extracted from the main plant, they are then diluted with a carrier oil like coconut or seed.

It is believed to have intense calming, pain and stress-relieving properties, meaning it’s perfect for those who suffer from anxiety, sleep issues or - like new brides - are going through a particularly stressful period. It is also rich in amino acids and vitamins and is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory benefits, meaning it has also been used to treat aches, pains and ailments; from migraines to endometriosis.

The market is quickly getting crowded with products so it can be more than a little overwhelming. Our advice is to look for products that are ‘full spectrum’, meaning they contain the complete extract for a fuller, more potent experience. 

For ‘full spectrum’ products you can trust, we love C B II - they make the science behind it all so simple and create high quality, consistent products that give back. Sourced in Switzerland and bottled in the UK, C B II uses a clean and sustainable extraction method, are housed in recyclable packaging and have a third-party Certificate of Analysis. 

If you’re new to the trend and worried about how to take it, don’t be - C B II offer a helpful dosage indicator for beginners. Namely, they suggest you take the oil orally, putting a number of drops under your tongue; the number of drops relates to the strength of oil you take.

As with any other supplements, the higher the strength you take relates to how potent its effects are. It is recommended that newcomers should start with a lower dosage of 10mg per mL before moving up to 20mg per mL and finally 50mg per mL, the last of which is ideal for anyone looking for a stronger dose.