Published July 2, 2021
“…Despite the widespread use of CBD in topical cosmetic products, there is limited scientific data regarding the effects of cannabinoids in the skin.”…
Genemarkers, a testing lab based in Michigan, is helping to change this. Testing performed by Genemarkers can validate the efficacy of CBD-containing products using animal-free and cruelty-free testing methods.
“By collaborating with cannabinoid production partners, we have established methods for evaluating CBD as well as other cannabinoids,” said Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Genemarkers. “We have created different gene expression panels to understand how CBD acts on skin or when placed sublingually, under the tongue…”
In response to client demand, Genemarkers has expanded testing to other cannabinoids, including cannabigerol, (CBG) cannabichromene, (CBC) and cannabinol (CBN).