Tips for Spotting Wellness and CBD Imitations

Wellness is one of the hottest terms these days, along with ‘self-care’. Aside from being a sign that people are taking their mental and physical health more seriously, it’s also a warning sign that some companies will try to monetize it, even if it means ripping off consumers.

In any profitable business venture, there’s plenty of room for scams, like magic jade eggs for your vagina or healing cow cuddle sessions. These scams are easy to spot, but there are hundreds of products out there that take advantage of people and lie about their content and supposed benefits. Here are a few tips that can help you tell the difference between a legitimate product and a fake one.

Buy CBD from a reliable source or a certified dispensary

The rise in popularity of CBD is great because it brings some credibility to cannabis, but it has also opened the door for people who want to make money and know how to take advantage of the lack of scientific information surrounding the compound. By promoting vague benefits like “mental clarity” and claiming that CBD is a common balm for everything bad, shady brands and products can benefit from people who don’t know any better. To avoid this, go to the nearest pharmacy and ask for products that suit your needs. Do your research online and buy certified products. Make sure what you are getting is actually doing something positive for your body.

Learn how to spot fake reviews

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When shopping online, don’t trust the five star rating. Instead, look at the reviews and be on the lookout for fake reviews. If you notice that many positive reviews are posted on the same day, or that strange photos are attached, and the spelling and grammar is poor, the review is probably fake. You can also use online tools like Fakespot, which will give you a rating of the likelihood of fake reviews.

Make sure the seller is reputable

Again, these issues can be avoided by doing a simple Google search for the brand and making sure the product is part of a legitimate company and isn’t some weird invention someone put together in their basement.

Watch out for unrealistic details

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If the product’s label says it’s a “mental stability” and “emotional cleansing” balm, you can bet you’ll be disappointed. Even a super cheap price compared to the competition is unrealistic, because it means that the product is probably not tested and certified. As a rule of thumb, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Know the warning signs

Unusually low prices, lack of certifications, exaggerated claims, and a dubious seller are all signs that the product you’re looking at doesn’t live up to your expectations. While these steps are helpful in all aspects of shopping, they are especially important when it comes to wellness and CBD products, as these are ingested or applied directly to you. It is important to know what you are putting into your body.