If you use CBD oil or any other form of CBD, you probably would want to know how to ensure that your CBD product remains intact and remains usable for as long as possible.
Storing CBD is not difficult, but there are three main elements to consider so that your CBD product will maximize its durability.
The three factors are:
- Temperature
- Light
- Air
We‘ll review each factor in turn and discuss how you can protect your CBD from the devastation.
What temp should CBD oil be stored?
Before we talk about how temperature affects CBD breakdown, we need to know a little more about how CBD breaks down.
CBD is broken down when the bonds that hold the molecule apart break down, creating other molecules.
High temperatures are a factor that can break down these important molecular bonds.
CBD should always be kept at temperatures below 21 ° C. Cooling is even better.
For long-term storage, freezing is not a bad idea, although of course you shouldn’t freeze and thaw the CBD that you use regularly.
Does light degrade CBD?
To understand how light affects CBD, we need to know a little more about how light works.
Visible light is a narrow bundle of rays in the electromagnetic spectrum; these waves surround us all the time, and we can only see a certain bundle of them.
Sunlight is full of visible light, but also contains rays that are at both ends of the visible spectrum: infrared rays and UV rays.
UV rays are high-intensity rays behind the violet end of the visible spectrum and are known for their destabilizing effect on organic molecules.
They cause the negative effects of sun damage and are responsible for a large part of the breakdown of CBD molecules over time.
To protect your CBD from being destroyed, you should store it in a dark place, such as in a closed cabinet or refrigerator.
Does CBD oxidize?
Air contains a complex composition of molecules that react with your CBD: nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and argon.
Oxygen has the most problems here.
It can react with CBD through the so-called oxidation reactions, which causes your CBD to degrade much faster than when it is air-sealed.
Do your CBD a favor and keep it in an airtight container.
How to store different CBD products?
Where do you store the various CBD products?
The storage of your CBD products will vary greatly depending on the type of product. We’ll go through a few variations and provide common storage options.
How to store CBD oil?
You will want to store your CBD oil in a cold or cool place, protected from UV rays and with little air exposure.
If it is to last for more than a few weeks, it should be refrigerated when not in use.
Where to store CBD capsules?
CBD capsules are similar to oil but have a few key differences.
Unlike unpackaged oil, capsules have a protective layer that protects them against the damaging elements in the air.
Apart from that, the protective layer of capsules can cause manufacturers to market them too complacently.
Many capsules can still be exposed to the elements in the air after purchase.
If you want to extend the shelf life of your capsules, you will keep them in a safe, light-tight container.
Capsules can usually be stored at room temperature on shelves or in drawers and cupboards.
Where to store Liquid supplements containing CBD?
Liquid supplements containing CBD with additional ingredients should be kept in a cool, dark place in airtight, UV-protected containers. And to be on the safe side, you should cool them.
Where to store CBD creams?
Most CBD creams will be delivered in packaging designed for adequate storage.
Still, they should be kept in a cool, dark, and dry place.
If you follow the guidelines and principles above for storing CBD, your CBD products will stay fresh and potent for as long as you need it.
Pay attention to temperature, light, and air and everything will be fine!
