When considering the many different options for taking CBD, it’s easy to get somewhat overwhelmed! There is a huge range of CBD products available now, from CBD oil and vape juice to CBD capsules and gummies. But what about CBD sprays? You might be surprised to learn that using a spray applicator is a great way to take CBD. It’s also a handy way to keep a dose of CBD close by—whether on your nightstand, your desk at work, or in your handbag. 

What are CBD sprays?

CBD spray is one of the easiest options for those new to CBD. It’s also great for anyone who needs a quick and easy way to deliver their daily dose with fussing around with a dropper or measuring spoon.

Designed specifically to help you get a good night's sleep, CBD spray contains the same high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) as a CBD tincture, but in an easy-to-use spray. The spray nozzle allows you to administer the benefits of CBD simply by spraying into your mouth. 

Properties of CBD spray

Quality CBD spray should be derived from organically grown hemp and free of harmful additives, pesticide residues, synthetic fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. 

CBD sprays comprise CBD extract, the same as other CBD products. Phytocannabinoids are extracted from the cannabis sativa plant, then separated and refined. This refinement process isolates the beneficial compounds from the plant matter so that they can be integrated into a carrier oil.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main compounds present in the cannabis sativa plant. It’s a safe, non-addictive substance and its therapeutic benefits have been confirmed by scientists around the world. It comprises more than a hundred phytocannabinoids, which are similar to the cannabinoids our own bodies produce. The CBD compound works by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS), behaving like our own cannabinoids and encouraging our body to provide relief from pain, inflammation, anxiety, stress, and other complications. Our ECS plays an important role in regulating many of the processes that keep the body functioning every day: blood pressure, mood, energy production, immune function, glucose metabolism, appetite, pain management, and more.

How to use CBD spray

The best thing about CBD spray is that it’s so easy to use. While CBD oil requires administering dosages into your mouth with a dropper, CBD spray doesn’t need any careful measuring. All you need to do is pump a spray or two into your mouth and you’re done! It’s just like using a breath freshener. 

Comparing CBD sprays vs CBD oils

CBD oils and CBD mouth spray are both easy to use and provide loads of benefits for a healthy lifestyle. How and why you use each product is where they differ.

Both CBD sprays and CBD oils can be absorbed sublingually—that is, via the mucous membranes lining your mouth. This means you can bypass the digestive system and experience the benefits of the cannabidiol much more quickly than CBD capsules or gummies. This makes both products ideal for those who need fast relief from anxiety, pain, inflammation, or other acute symptoms. 

CBD mouth sprays are great for people who want to benefit from CBD but don’t like the taste of natural hemp that comes with CBD oil. Some CBD spray manufacturers may even add natural flavorings to enhance the taste further (just be sure to check what these flavorings are derived from.)

While a CBD oil can be added to your food or beverages, this means it will have to pass through your digestive system and your liver before being delivered to your bloodstream. 

CBD oils also require a little more effort to administer. You need to use the dropper to place 2–3 drops of the oil under your tongue, and then wait 1–2 minutes for the CBD to absorb via your mucous membranes in your mouth. With CBD spray, on the other hand, you can just spray the CBD into your mouth—anytime, anywhere. A CBD spray bottle is small enough to fit into your pocket or handbag, so it’s handy to keep with you throughout the day. CBD sprays are also discreet: they look as innocent as a breath freshener. In fact, because you’re spraying the CBD directly into your mouth, a CBD spray can also be helpful for freshening your breath after eating.