Can cannabinoids really work through the skin? In Part 2 of our conversation with Ripley and Jill of Blunt Botanicals, Trevor and Kirk dig into CBD, CBG, terpenes, and cannabinoid skincare. What is the science, formulation, and business potential behind cannabis topicals? The conversation gets practical with Blunt Botanicals’ cooling topical formulated with CBD and CBG. Rapid Cryo uses menthol, wintergreen, terpenes, and other ingredients designed to create a layered cooling sensation. Jill explains the thinking behind pairing cannabinoids with specific botanical ingredients and terpene profiles. Ripley discusses why the company focuses on products that can fit into everyday life without intoxication. They also explore cannabinoid-infused bath products, emulsification, formulation choices, and why avoiding an oily bathtub may be more important than it sounds, especially as we get older. We look beyond formulation to the future of the category. Ripley discusses the growth potential Blunt Botanicals sees in cannabis topicals, upcoming Rapid Cryo format, skincare products, and the challenge of educating consumers about an often-overlooked cannabis category. Listen now for a mix of cannabis science, formulation chemistry, entrepreneurship, and the occasional joke about smelling like wintergreen.

 

What happens when a personal mission becomes a cannabis skincare company? Trevor and Kirk meet Jill Provencal and returning guest Ripley Halfyard of Alberta-based Blunt Botanicals. Jill shares how helping a close friend dealing with breast cancer, pain, and radiation-related skin problems helped inspire her journey into formulation and cannabis topicals. Ripley brings years of experience in cannabis licensing, compliance and business development. They explore Blunt Botanicals, Cosmic Cannabis, and HipBees, along with natural ingredients, from-scratch formulation, white-label manufacturing, and the importance of building a women-owned workplace that supports caregivers. Listen now for the story behind the products—and the people creating them.