Which CBD Product Is Right for Me? Oil, Gummies, Cream or Vape
Which CBD Product Is Right for Me? Oil, Gummies, Cream or Vape
CBD comes in a lot of forms: oils, gummies, creams, vape cartridges, teas and sweets. None of them is "best". The right one depends on how you like to take it, how precisely you want to measure it and what fits into your day. This guide compares them side by side, using the products we sell in our Camden shop and online.
CBD products compared at a glance
Type
How you use it
Good if you want
Things to know
CBD oil
Drops under the tongue, held for about a minute, then swallowed
Control over the amount, one drop at a time, and good value per mg
Needs a little counting. Stronger oils have more CBD in every drop
CBD gummies
Chewed and swallowed like a sweet
No measuring and no hemp taste
Fixed amount per gummy, so check the label. Keep away from children
CBD cream or balm
Massaged into the skin
A body-care or massage routine
For use on the skin only. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive
CBD vape cartridge
Inhaled using a 510-thread battery
An alternative to oils and edibles for adults who already vape
Vaping is not risk-free. Over-18s only
CBD tea and coffee
Brewed or stirred into hot water
A known amount per cup, as part of a drink you already have
Black and green tea and coffee contain caffeine; rooibos and chamomile don't
CBD lollipops and gum
Sucked or chewed
Something easy to carry with a set amount in each piece
They look like ordinary sweets, so store them out of children's reach
CBD oil: the most flexible
Oil is the choice for people who like control. You can go up or down a drop at a time, and it usually works out the best value per mg. Shake the bottle, put the drops under your tongue, hold them there for about a minute and swallow.
Our CannaPower oils come in 10ml bottles from 500mg to 3500mg, plus a 2500mg CBG oil. If you're new to CBD, the 500mg and 1000mg bottles are easier to measure in small amounts: the 500mg works out at about 2.5mg a drop. The 2500mg and 3500mg oils pack more into each drop, so a single drop of either is already over the FSA's suggested 10mg a day. See all CBD oils or read our CBD oil buying guide.
CBD gummies: the simplest
Gummies are the no-fuss option. There's no dropper and no earthy taste, and every gummy has a set amount of CBD that's printed on the label. Our own CannaPower gummies come in tubs from 400mg to 4800mg, and we also stock Royal Hemp Co., Supreme and sugar-free Hempthy gummies. The total on the tub is for the whole tub, so always check how much is in each gummy. See CannaPower gummies or read how to choose CBD gummies.
CBD cream or balm: for your skin
Creams and balms go on the skin as part of a skincare or massage routine, rather than being swallowed. Our CannaPower CBD Relief Cream comes in 1000mg and 5000mg 100ml tubs, and Royal Hemp Co. make a 5000mg CBD cream and a 2000mg CBD + 2000mg CBG cream. Plenty of customers use a cream and also take an oil or gummies; they're simply different ways of using CBD. Read CBD balm vs CBD cream or see creams and balms.
CBD vape cartridges: for people who already vape
Our CannaPower cartridges come in 1g (500mg CBD and 100mg CBG) and 0.5g sizes, in several flavours, and fit standard 510-thread batteries such as the CCELL M4. They're for adults who already vape. Vaping anything is not risk-free. See vape cartridges.
CBD tea, coffee, lollipops and gum
If you'd rather have CBD as part of something you already do, Multitrance teas have 7.5mg of CBD per bag (black, green, rooibos and chamomile), their instant cappuccino has 10mg per sachet, and Bubbly Billy Buds lollipops have 10mg each. Read our CBD tea guide or see sweets and edibles.
How much to start with
Whatever you choose, start low and build up slowly, keeping within the Food Standards Agency's advice of no more than 10mg of CBD a day for healthy adults. How much CBD should I take? shows how that works out in drops, gummies and cups of tea. If you're taking more than one CBD product, add them together.
Please check with your GP first if...
CBD is not a medicine and isn't a treatment for any condition, including sleep problems, anxiety, ADHD or arthritis. Talk to your GP or pharmacist before using CBD if you take any medication (it can interact with some medicines), have a health condition, or are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. If you're struggling, please speak to your GP or call NHS 111. We've written more about this in CBD and arthritis: honest answers.
Still not sure?
Come and see us at our shop in Camden's Stables Market, open every day from 11:00 to 19:00. We're happy to talk you through the options and show you the lab reports. Or browse all our CBD guides.
Our CBD products are food supplements or cosmetics, not medicines, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10mg of CBD a day. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
