7 Best CBD Creams & Balms For Knee Pain

Penguin’s CBD Cream uses a blend of soothing shea butter, cocoa butter, and terpene-rich broad-spectrum hemp oil from Oregon farms. It’s a quick-absorbing formula that won’t leave your skin feeling sticky or tacky, and the lower potency makes it a good pick for CBD beginners. Reviewers love the scent of this cream, which uses invigorating peppermint and soothing lavender. And many folks have great things to say about the effects of this cream on their joints, including their knees. 

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Boasting the USDA certified organic certification, this higher-potency pick from Cornbread Hemp packs a real punch. With an impressive 500mg of organic full-spectrum hemp per jar (and additional organic ingredients like organic menthol, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil), it’s a great pick for anyone who likes a cooling sensation on their skin. Many reviewers say this works wonders on their knees, and several people mention liking the way it leaves their skin feeling soft and smooth. 

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Another great stick-pick with a hassle-free twist-up applicator, this Batch CBD Balm is a slightly lower potency than the Lazarus balm below. Each container holds 1,250 mg of non-GMO, Wisconsin-grown full-spectrum hemp CBD. It also includes organic jojoba oil, soothing lavender and tea tree oil, vitamin E, and organic shea butter. This formula has one of the fewest ingredients of the products on our list, which may be a pro for some. 

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Joy Organics' premium blend of broad-spectrum hemp, menthol, and camphor is thoughtfully formulated with athletes and individuals leading active lifestyles in mind. It comes in a handy pump bottle that reviewers say makes dispensing and applying this cream a breeze. Some people say they wish there was a more pleasant scent to accompany the menthol, but others like it. And if your priority is a formula with mostly organic ingredients, you may not mind the mentholated scent. 

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CBDfx's Muscle and Joint Cream combines the power of broad-spectrum hemp with cooling menthol, white willow bark, and caffeine. With either 1,000 or 3,000mg of CBD per container, it’s a high-potency pick that reviewers love. The consistency of this cream isn’t sticky or greasy and, because it’s a water-based formula, the balm absorbs relatively quickly. Folks sensitive to smells should note that it does smell of menthol upon first use, but the scent fades after a few minutes. 

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Lazarus Natruals’ Relief + Recovery CBD Balm comes in a stick form, making it easy to apply on-the-go. A thoughtfully crafted fusion of full-spectrum hemp CBD and potent functional ingredients like capsaicin and menthol, this stick provides both a warming and cooling sensation without an overpowering scent. The formula includes some organic ingredients, like organic beeswax and sunflower oil, and it’s available in two sizes (the smaller is more of a lip balm size) that will fit easily in your bag.

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This CBD Salve from Carmen's Medicinals uses 1,000 mg of full-spectrum hemp CBD and soothing ingredients like lavender, peppermint extract, organic coconut oil, beeswax, and eucalyptus. Along with CBD, this balm has both CBG, CBN for the added benefits of additional minor cannabinoids. Plus, the eucalyptus oil gives this balm a fresh scent and reviewers say that while this is a smaller container, a little goes a long way. 

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