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From the brink to bloom: We’re baaaaack (plus a 5-part Q&A)

With unimaginable luck and gratitude, we’re writing to say we’re BACK, BAYBEEE! We’re saying goodbye to state-regulated cannabis and going all-in with phytocannabinoids

What is the endocannabinoid system? A 3-minute video from PBS

Synopsis of the 3-minute, 49-second video clip from “What is the Endocannabinoid System?” aired on PBS by NOVA, the most-watched prime time science series on American television.

Your endocannabinoid system is the secret to why cannabis skincare works

Did you know the human body has an endocannabinoid system? And that it helps regulate and balance virtually every other system, function and organ of the body, including your skin?

Clinical trial: Cannabis is better than vitamin C for skin

A 2022 clinical trial demonstrates that CBD and CBG reduce harmful free radicals even better than vitamin C — great news for your skin!

What’s in Your Skincare May Shock You

by Kim Howard | Journal

And the safest place to buy it might, too. Photo courtesy of White Pine Pictures. Did you know that toxic contaminants are routinely found in skincare products, even some that are labeled green, natural, clean, or organic? Decades of scientific research studies...

Easy peasy cannabis delivery guide

by Lilli Keinaenen | Journal

Never ordered from a dispensary? Here's how it works. Hint: it's super easy! In states where cannabis is legal, you can get it delivered straight to your home from your favorite dispensary. If you’ve never had cannabis products delivered before, the process is...

Cannabis bath products to treat yourself

by Kim Howard | Journal

A consumer’s guide to pampering yourself with cannabis products https://www.greenstate.com/health/cannabis-bath-products-treat/ Cannabis has all sorts of therapeutic properties, so it was only a matter of time before it entered the beauty market. Now you can get...

Get your clean beauty fix at the Conscious Beauty Collective popup in San Francisco

by Kim Howard | Events, Journal, Skincare

For those of you looking to step up your wellness routine and discover new and hard-to-find products from luxury indie brands and the best clean beauty brands, the Conscious Beauty Collective popup is the perfect place to start. Two-month engagement at Stonestown The...

What is CBG and why is it good for your skin?

by Kim Howard | Cannabis, Journal, Science

CBG is the mother of all cannabinoids First, the basics: CBG stands for cannabigerol, one of more than 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp. Cannabinoids are among the “biologically active” compounds in the plant that can have an effect on the human body, via...

No bees were harmed in the making of this product – the real reason our company is named Green Bee Botanicals

by Bridget May | Journal, Skincare

Most people assume we use honey in our products because of the bee in Green Bee Botanicals. We get it; honey is an amazing healer, and bees make honey. But it was important to make products that are 100% vegan and have less impact on our environment. So no, we don’t...

Why ingredient transparency is so important

by Kim Howard | Beehive, Journal

We share independent lab results on our website as evidence to consumers that we back up every claim we make about our products with proof.

My Cannabis Journey: From pharmaceuticals to botanicals, a message from our founder

by Bridget May | Journal, Stories

Green Bee Botanicals was founded by Bridget May, a botanist and chemist who left the pharmaceutical industry to pursue her passion for cannabis medicine. Bridget has had first hand experience with the healing powers of cannabis, as well as the medicinal properties and...

Green Bee wins 1st place at the 2021 Emerald Cup

by Kim Howard | Awards, Events, Journal

Green Bee Botanicals’ cannabis-infused Renewing Face Serum won 1st place at the 2021 Emerald Cup, the most important and influential cannabis contest in the world…

The Green Bee Botanicals Cannabis Holiday Gift Guide

by Kim Howard | Beehive, Journal, Roundups

List of some of our favorite cannabis products and brands, mostly small and women-owned, some queer-owned, all amazing. From delicious cannabis-infused teas, chocolates and drinks, to yummy gummies, pre-rolled herbal blends, cannabis accessories and wellness products, this Green Bee Botanicals holiday gift round-up is sure to make your gift giving highly enjoyable.