What Is Broad-Spectrum CBD + The Best CBD Products To Try

If you’re looking to improve your relationship with sleep, these gummies from FOCL fit the bill—in fact, we also featured them in our roundup of the best CBD gummies for sleep. The pectin gummies combine 25 mg of hemp CBD (from New Mexico hemp farms) with 15 mg of CBN and additional calm-inducing ingredients like passion flower extract (an herb that eases feelings of stress) and L-theanine (an amino acid that promotes relaxation).* 

Also available as a full-spectrum option, this vegan option is GMO-free and has 2.5g of added sugars (from organic tapioca and cane sugar) per gummy, which is less than many other brands in the space.

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We like our hemp ACAP (as clean as possible) at mbg, so we do our best to seek out U.S. hemp brands that use organic farming practices or those that source hemp from Europe, where agriculture standards are much higher and regulations are tighter, too. R&R Medicinals is a great pick in this department, as it uses USDA certified organic hemp in its products, including its Mint THC-Free tincture. 

The brand spent nine months perfecting this broad-spectrum pick, settling on a moderate-strength formula that packs 33.3 mg of broad-spectrum hemp per serving. Available as a single bottle of three-pack, it also has 2 mg of minor cannabinoids, such as CBC, CBN, CBG, and CBDv. This clean formula only has three ingredients: organic hemp extract, organic MCT oil, and organic mint flavor. (Of course, the potential downside is that the coconut-derived MCT oil means this tincture isn’t suited for those with tree nut allergies specific to coconut.)

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Whether you’re looking to soothe cranky skin or just moisturize like you mean it, this body butter from Prima delivers. It’s a super thick cream that uses cloves, ylang ylang, citrus, and geranium, for a luxurious scent. And, not only does it smell delicious, it includes hydrating shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and cocoa butter for an über-moisturizing formula. It’s not greasy, though, which plenty of reviewers rave about. 

Another reason we love Prima: the brand has several certifications for sustainability efforts, is a Certified B Corporation, and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. You can even return your empty jars with a prepaid shipping label through its Recycle for Real program! 

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Joy Organics is one of the best CBD brands on the market today for quality, product variety, and organic farming (it’s in the name!). It’s also one of the few companies that formulates broad-spectrum CBD oil in multiple flavors, such as orange bliss, tranquil mint, and summer lemon. (There’s an unflavored option, too). 

Along with offering a handful of flavors, the brand offers the flavored tinctures in multiple strengths, including a gentle 15 mg of hemp CBD per serving, a moderate 30 mg of hemp CBD per serving, and a strong 45 mg of hemp CBD per serving. Regardless of potency, the formula packs just three ingredients: organic hemp, organic flavoring, and organic coconut-derived MCT oil.

Sustainability callout: Joy Organics sources hemp from USDA certified organic farms and offsets all of the carbon emissions generated through its shipping process by partnering with Carbon Fund, which allows the company to provide carbon-neutral shipping.

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A great pick for anyone new to hemp CBD, these broad-spectrum softgels from Joy Organics offer a super gentle dose of 10 mg of hemp CBD per capsule. This flavorless formula is pretty minimalistic compared to the cbdMD pick above, which might be a pro for some. And, as with all Joy Organics’ products, these softgels use USDA certified organic hemp. The only downsides to these capsules are that they’re not vegan and contain MCT oil, which makes them unfriendly to most folks with a nut allergy. 

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For a flavorless option, these broad-spectrum capsules from cbdMD are a solid pick. In addition to 33.8 mg of broad-spectrum hemp extract per serving (two capsules), the capsules also pack cbdMD’s proprietary “calm blend,” which is a combination of soothing and beneficial ingredients like ashwagandha, green tea extract, L-theanine, and chamomile. Reviewers say it’s a helpful addition to their daily routine for reducing stress and encouraging deeper sleep.* 

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CBD creams may help with joint aches and pains by supporting a healthy inflammatory response. In addition to broad-spectrum hemp CBD, this Muscle & Joint Cream from CBDfx combines white willow bark and caffeine for inflammatory balance, along with cooling menthol for a soothing sensation. 

Reviewers say it’s lightweight and fast-absorbing with too much of a smell, despite the menthol. You can choose from either a 1,000 or 3,000 mg potency (CBD newbies, we recommend starting with the 1,000 mg option). Just know that the higher the potency, the more expensive this cream gets. 

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