There is a particular kind of misery to being properly unwell. Your body feels like it belongs to someone else, you cannot get comfortable, you are tired but you cannot sleep properly, and the whole thing goes on for days.

Nothing makes that disappear. But there is a real difference between white knuckling your way through it and actually looking after yourself while it passes, and that difference is mostly made up of small comforts.

Being ill is not only about the virus

This is the part that gets overlooked, and it is where a self care routine earns its place.

When you are unwell, your sleep falls apart. You are stuck at home, anxious about everything you are not getting done, wound up and restless at the same time as being completely wiped out. Your body is tense from lying around badly for three days. You are stressed, and stress is not a small thing when you are already depleted.

None of that is the virus. All of it is within reach.

Rest is also not just something to do while you wait. It is the thing your body is actively using to get better, which makes it the single most worthwhile thing to support.

The ritual: a proper soak

When you feel rotten, a hot bath is the first thing your body asks for, and it is right to ask.

Warm water loosens a tense body, takes the weight off your joints, and the steam is lovely to breathe. Thirty minutes where absolutely nothing is required of you is genuinely restorative, and it is often the first time all day you have actually stopped.

This is what we make. Our CBD bath bombs are built on extra virgin olive oil and organic essential oil blends, with no artificial dye to scrub out afterwards and no synthetic fragrance. The Sleep formula leans on lavender and is the one we reach for on evenings when winding down feels like work.

Give it the full half hour. If you want the fuller version of why a soak is the format we believe in most, we go into it in our guide to CBD bath bomb benefits. One practical note: keep the water warm rather than scalding, and if you are running a fever, skip the hot bath and let your body manage its own temperature.

The ritual: actually sleeping

Sleep is where your body does its repair work, and it is also the first thing to go when you are unwell and uncomfortable.

Our CBN gummies are formulated around sleep specifically rather than general wellness, which is the difference between a product built for the job and one that happens to be nearby. If you prefer something sublingual as part of an evening wind down, Bare CBD tincture is the simplest version.

Take either at the dose on the label, as part of a routine rather than as a rescue. Consistency does more here than quantity.

The ritual: easing a tense body

Three days horizontal on a sofa will do things to your shoulders and lower back that have nothing to do with being ill.

Our Melt CBD Lotion is a leave on topical, which is where cannabinoids have time to do something rather than going straight down the drain. Work it properly into the places that feel tight, shoulders, neck, lower back, calves. The massage itself is half of it. If you want the higher intensity version, Melt 1:1 THC and CBD Lotion combines both cannabinoids.

The unglamorous things that genuinely help

Worth saying, because the ritual works better alongside them rather than instead of them.

• Sleep as much as your life allows. It is not laziness, it is the actual mechanism.
• Drink more than you think you need. Warm drinks are more pleasant, which matters for whether you keep going.
• Lower your standards for a few days. The stress of trying to keep up is its own tax on a depleted body.
• Ask a pharmacist about symptom specific options. Someone who can ask what else you are taking beats a blog post every time.
• See a doctor if it stops behaving like a cold. High fever, difficulty breathing, symptoms past about ten days, or getting better and then worse again are all reasons to get seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CBD help with colds?

Not with the illness itself. There is no evidence that CBD shortens a cold or fights a virus. Where it fits is around the edges: supporting rest, relaxation and a gentler evening routine while your body does the work.

Can I take CBD while I have a cold?

For most healthy adults, yes, at your normal dose as part of your usual routine. Do not increase your dose because you are unwell. If you take any medication, especially anything immune related, have a quick word with a doctor or pharmacist first.

Does CBD boost your immune system?

This is a common marketing line and the research does not support it. Reviews describe CBD as anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory rather than immune boosting. We would rather tell you that than repeat a claim we cannot stand behind.

What is the best CBD product when I am run down?

The restful ones. A bath bomb for the soak, a CBN gummy or a tincture as part of an evening wind down, and a lotion for a body that has been lying around badly. All of it is comfort and routine rather than treatment.

Does a hot bath help when you are sick?

It feels wonderful on a tense body and helps you settle before sleep, which is worth a great deal when you are miserable. It does not fight the infection. Skip it if you are running a fever.

Is CBD oil good for flu?

It is not a flu treatment. Influenza can be serious and antiviral medication exists for people who need it, so if you suspect flu rather than a cold, especially if you are in a higher risk group, speak to a doctor early rather than waiting it out.

Be kind to yourself

You will feel better in a few days. Until then, run the bath, go to bed early, and let the washing up wait. Everything we make is lab tested and the results are published before you buy, at kushqueen.shop/pages/lab-tests.

Welcoming the newest addition to the Kush Queen fam, we present KINGDM Cosmetics Foto Set! Foto Set is an innovative setting spray that will not only keep you looking fresh all day but can actually improve your skin as you wear it.  Just like our weed gummies, it’s designed to enhance your day and leave you feeling your best. Pair your daily beauty routine with our CBD gummies for a full-body wellness boost.

1. Foto Set CBD Setting Spray Helps Ward Off Maskne

Each bottle is packed with 250mg of CBD which can help reduce redness and prevent breakouts. Foto Set uses Kush Queen’s exclusive patent-pending Amplifi™ nanotechnology. This tech creates CBD molecules as small as 25 nano molecules in size, which is 2,000 times smaller than pores, allowing the product to fully absorb. Foto Sets unique formula paired with nanotechnology allows the CBD to work deep into the skin instead of just sitting on the surface. 

2. Our Formula Is Safe For All Skin Types

Paired best with KINGDM’s Foto Blur, Foto Set should be applied after makeup or your daily skincare routine if you are bare-faced. Mist 2-3 sprays 12 inches or so from your face to get full coverage from the spray. The formula is light, non-sticky, and fragrance free made with sensitive skin types in mind. You’ll instantly feel refreshed after spraying and we even encourage a midday mist for a refresh and extra boost of CBD, especially when it’s hot out or after a flight.  Just like our THC gummies, it’s designed to enhance your day and leave you feeling your best.

3. Foto Set Is Versatile and Works For All Lewks

When wearing Foto Set over makeup, it will help prevent caking, creasing, and melting for up to 12 hours. The formula is not meant to completely matte your makeup, but rather keep you glowing in all the right places while controlling shine. Whether you’re going full glam or prefer a more natural lewk, it is the perfect final step in your routine. If you love a multi-use product, you can also use Foto Set mixed with eyeshadow to create a long lasting eyeliner. Simply spray a makeup brush with Foto Set, saturate with your choice of shadow, and apply. Voila!

Conclusion

At Kush Queen, we are always striving to bring you high quality products you can’t live without and that work for everyone. That’s why Foto Set is vegan-friendly, paraben, fragrance, and phthalate free, made in the USA, and not tested on animals. 

We hope you love the newest addition to our product fam as much as we do and stay tuned for the THC version at select dispensaries coming soon. 

 

CBD Bath Bombs are a great way to unwind, relax, and get a nourishing dose of CBD. I’m sure you can agree that soaking in a CBD bath sounds nice, but how do CBD bath bombs work? 

Here is the answer:

CBD bath bombs create a full-body topical experience for your largest organ to soak in and absorb the CBD. 

Skin, your body’s largest organ, makes up about 16% of your body mass and is a powerful tool for absorbing cannabinoids and balancing your endocannabinoid system. As you soak in the tub, your body absorbs the essential oils and the CBD, like a sponge. A CBD bath bomb is a full-body topical application that allows for unparalleled all-over relief. These powerful molecules work together with your endocannabinoid system creating a synergistic effect that relaxes your entire body.

A Full Body CBD Bath Bomb Experience

When you factor in the warm water, soaking with a CBD bath bomb causes our body temperature to increase and blood vessels to dilate. This improves circulation, pumping more nutrients and oxygen throughout our bodies while displacing toxins in areas of weaker flow.    

Soaking the entire body in CBD is so different from a localized application or any oral delivery method. The full-body application is why CBD bath bombs create a relaxing effect for so many people. 

Think of it this way: After a long day, if you wash your hands, your hands will be clean and will feel nice. But the rest of your body will still feel gritty. However, if you were to take a nice hot shower, your whole body would feel refreshed. 

The same is true for soaking your whole body in CBD. You feel the overall effect of your body absorbing the CBD, which delivers head to toe relaxation. 

What Are CBD Bath Bombs Good For? 

• Creating the most relaxing bath. If you already like taking baths, a CBD bath bomb is a must-try.  
• Easing into bed after a long day. Our Sleep 1000mg CBD bath bomb will transport your body from the high function demands of the day straight into a slumber party for one. 
• Giving your body a break after an unmanageable event. Our bodies hold stress and over time, these stressors can present in a variety of ways. CBD bath bombs can deliver the relief you’ve been craving. 
• Taking the edge off after a stressful situation. Sometimes a long soak and a little me time coupled with a high dose CBD bath bomb are as good as a therapy session. 
• Recovery from long workouts. To reduce swelling and release muscle tension, you’ll want to give this Kush Queen CBD bath bomb blend a try. 

Choosing the Right Dose For Your CBD Bath Bomb

Most high-quality CBD Bath Bombs will offer different doses of CBD to let you choose the strength. Our original 7 blends of Kush Queen CBD Bath Bombs come in 3 doses: 25mg, 100mg, and 200mg of CBD. The right dose for you will depend on what’s going on with your body and mind at the time. 

We recommend choosing the 250mg CBD Bath Bomb if you:

• Have never tried a CBD bath bomb.
• Want to get your day started with a CBD bath.
• Already take a high daily dose of CBD.  

We recommend choosing the 1000mg CBD Bath Bomb if you:

• Have trouble getting to sleep.
• Had an extra hard workout. 
• Have chronic pain. 
• Indulging in a self-care day. 

We recommend choosing the 1:1 25mg CBD and 25mg THC Bath Bomb if you are:

• Trying to take the edge off and induce relaxation. 
• Working to fight off an infection. 
• Recovering from an injury or trauma.
• Detoxing or rebooting your body.

Conclusion

CBD bath bombs offer an overlooked but superior delivery method for a full body application of CBD. Give one of our CBD Bath Bombs a try today! Pair your favorite bath bomb with our Weed Gummies for the ultimate relaxation combo.

The top 3 customer favorites are Relieve, Relax, and Sleep. 

 

 

As a makeup artist, I’ve learned that the perfect lewk starts well before applying makeup. Growing up with acne—and even worse, adult cystic acne—has made me prioritize skincare. Here’s my simple-ish routine for glowing, hydrated skin from head to toe, with a little help from CBD-infused products and my secret weapon: weed gummies for ultimate relaxation..

CBD Skin Care For Your Body

Cleanse

For my body care, I start in the shower with Kush Queen’s Soaked CBD shower gel almost every day. Not only does the amazing citrus-y scent wake me up but it cleanses my skin without drying it out and keeps me smelling FRESH. I’m honestly addicted to the scent and find myself missing it when I’m forced to use another cleanser!

You might be thinking CBD in a shower gel, how does that work? Before I got into using CBD in my daily routines, I never understood why CBD made sense in skincare either.

Here's the science: your skin is your largest organ and provides the largest surface area for cannabinoid exposure. In Soaked for example, Kush Queen's transdermal CBD particles travel through the lather onto your skin and fully absorb directly into your bloodstream creating the most bioavailable CBD experience.

 

Exfoliate

About once a week, I incorporate Kush Queen’s Renew CBD scrub into my body care routine. The dry scrub formula is a unique texture and I love it because it effectively exfoliates my skin without being too harsh. I think of Renew as more of a skin polisher since it removes dead skin and leaves me feeling super smooth. Again, the scent is really what hooked me. The lavender smell is intoxicating and makes me feel like a goddess post-shower.

 

Moisturize

Another after shower ritual I have is lathering up with the Kush Queen x A&O CBD body lotion. Especially now that it’s heating up in SoCal and my skin is getting a bit more sun, I need to make sure it stays hydrated. This creamy body lotion gets the job done and the CBD helps relax me from the outside in.

CBD Skincare For Your Face

Moving on to my mug, every morning and night, I also use Soaked CBD shower gel as a cleanser (makeup on or not). However, what follows after cleansing is a bit different depending on whether it’s morning or night!

A.M. - Let’s Get Fresh and Protect

Spoiler alert - this is the most involved. For daytime, post-cleansing, I will let my skin dry and then use a toner. Lately I’ve been feeling The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. It provides mild exfoliation and helps your skin’s natural radiance pop. Directly after toning, I press in KQ’s Defynt serum all over my face which is a great “all-purpose” serum for all skin types that helps with retaining moisture and smoothing fine lines. I follow up with Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Pink Moisturizer which is a perfectly light jelly-textured treatment that smells amazing and feels even better. 

For sun protection, I layer on Dermalogica’s Invisible Physical Defense SPF which leaves your skin protected, smooth, and without any weird residue other SPF’s are known for. 

Finally, my last step is using KINGDM’s Foto Blur CBD Primer which not only tames redness but leaves my pores blurred and smooths my skin. Kingdm also creates a perfect base for my makeup if I choose to wear any that day.

P.M. - Let's Hydrate

Nighttime can be a bit more involved and my routine depends on the day and how my skin is feeling at that moment! I start again cleansing with Soaked to remove any makeup or dirt from the day. I then follow up by toning and using my Defynt serum. Every other day I use my custom Curology treatment cream to control acne and follow that with a heavier moisturizer or night mask. 

Two of my nighttime favorites are Pacifica Beauty’s Wake Up Beautiful Mask and Dermalogica’s Sound Sleep Cocoon gel-cream. 

Conclusion

I add CBD to my skincare routine because it helps with puffiness, reduces redness, and has known anti-bacterial benefits all of which help my underlying issues. Turns out, I like it so much I now choose skincare products that have CBD as an ingredient. 

Skincare routines are always going to be extremely personal so I urge you to sample different products and see what works best for you. Give CBD Skincare are try, my everyday must haves are Soaked CBD Shower Gel, Defynt CBD Skin Serum and Kingdm CBD Primer. 

 

 

 

You’ve heard about CBD Gummies and decided to give them a try, 20 minutes later this is the third post you have open and still you aren’t sure what’s going to help. Just like any wellness product, choosing the right CBD gummy is personal and can take a little research to ensure you are getting a quality gummy. 

This post is going to share 3 CBD gummy benefits and help you narrow down your options based on how you feel.

CBD Gummies - 3 Things To Know 

By now, you know what CBD gummies are supposed to do. Here are 3 benefits that gummies offer outside of helping with everyday symptoms like nervous energy, muscle aches, and overall wellness. 

1. THE easiest delivery method. From weed gummies to CBD, they’re a quick, simple way to take your daily dose. Time and location do not matter with this delivery method. Gummies can easily be added to a work travel bag to help deal with any unexpected events and are also small enough to fit perfectly in your everyday bag. 
2. No guess dosing. High-quality CBD gummies should list the total mg per bottle and the total mg per gummy on the bottle and/or packaging. When choosing a CBD gummy make sure to understand how much CBD or other cannabis molecules you are ingesting with each piece. Ultimately, this will help you determine what the best dose is for your body and needs.   
3. Taste. When you get into higher doses, the natural hemp oil taste can be a factor that turns some people away. CBD Gummies with delicious, natural flavoring can turn your daily dose into a gourmet chew that you look forward to as a daily treat!

How to find your “Happy Dose” 

If you’re new to CBD Gummies or getting ready to try a new dose or different cannabis molecules like CBG or CBN, we recommend starting with 1 gummy at a time!

This may seem small, but every 30 minutes you can check in with yourself to see if you can determine any changes in how you feel. If you feel an additional dose will get you closer to your desired effect or level of relief, take 1 more gummy, and continue to monitor how you feel. 

It’s important to note that what might be your “happy dose” in one scenario may differ from others. For example, taking 2 gummies in the morning and only 1 before bed may be just what you need. 

Once you’ve found the perfect dose, write it down so you can enjoy the perfect amount of CBD Gummies to bring you relief when you need it most! 

Kush Queen CBD Gummies: Which One Is Right For You?

For Newbies and Taking the Edge Off

What Should I Use?

Reach for a bottle of 375mg Gummies RX if you are new to taking CBD daily or want to curb nerves during the day without feeling groggy.

 

When Should I Take CBD Gummies?

To support your endocannabinoid system, we recommend using our 375mg Gummies RX in the morning to kickstart your day. With 12.5mg CBD in each piece, this dose is also ideal for users seeking relief at any point of their day with a flavorful pick me up.  

If you have never tried CBD Gummies, check out this first timer’s experience with Kush Queen CBD Gummies Rx. This review walks you through the first 4 days of using CBD gummies from a perspective that deals with motivation, walking up in the night, and being annoyed at work. 

For Mood and Energy

What Should I Use?

Looking for a daytime boost with a side of CBD and CBG? Our new CBG Bliss Gummies is made with CBG and makes you feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to conquer anything. 

 

 

When Should I Take These CBG & CBD Gummies?

Referred to as the “Mother” of all cannabinoids, CBG is thought to help regulate mood thanks to its ability to boost anandamide, the body’s native “bliss” molecule. This blue raspberry gummy with 15mg CBG and 15mg CBD has been reported to welcome an uplifting or positive boost in mood.

For Muscle Relief

What Should I Use?

For aches that won’t go away or active muscle recovery, the full-spectrum 750mg Gummies RX is ideal for a higher dose of CBD that will relax and relieve.

 

When Should I Take These Full Spectrum CBD Gummies?

At 25mg CBD per piece, these gummies are great to enjoy in the morning for a blanket of relief and relaxation all over your body. For those active bodies, this is a great gummy to take before or after a workout to support muscle recovery and decrease your downtime so you can stay in motion. 

 

For Getting To Sleep and Staying Asleep

What Should I Use?

Sleep doesn’t come easy for all of us, and for those who struggle with getting to a state where they can count sheep, the Sleep CBN Gummies is a must!

 

 

When Should I Take These CBN & CBD Gummies?

Partnered with another new minor cannabinoid, Gummies RX Sleep combines the power of 15mg CBN and 15mg CBD ideal to consume 30-60 minutes before bedtime! Thanks to CBN, these gummies are perfect for those seeking sedating and sleep-inducing effects without feeling groggy in the morning. 

Conclusion

Kush Queen CBD Gummies are as diverse as our customers to offer a wide range of relief. We love this discrete and effective ingestible because now there are more options to choose the happy dose and cannabinoid best for you! 

There is so much beauty in cannabinoids found in cannabis, you can count on Kush Queen to deliver a high-quality CBD gummy you can trust. 

 

 

Bath bombs have been a self-care staple for years, but the conversation around cbd bath bombs vs lush bath bombs has gotten more interesting as CBD options have grown into their own. This article breaks down the real differences across scent, ingredients, skin feel, price, and occasion so you can figure out which one actually fits your routine. Whether you want bold fragrance and a little theater or a more body-focused soak, the answer is simpler than you might think.

What Lush Bath Bombs Got Right — and What CBD Bath Bombs Change

Chances are you already know what a Lush bath bomb can do. Drop one into a warm tub and watch it fizz into a swirl of color and fragrance — it's genuinely satisfying, and it makes a Tuesday feel like a small occasion. Lush basically invented that ritual, and they're still very good at it.

So why do people start looking for alternatives? Usually because they want something more from their soak than a beautiful tub and a great scent.

That's the real conversation behind CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs. Both give you fizz, fragrance, and a bath that feels intentional. But they're designed around different goals, and once you see that, the decision gets a lot easier.

Lush leads with sensory experience — the color, the theater, the signature scent that lingers on your skin. If your goal is a bath that feels like an event, they deliver on that completely.

Kushqueen CBD bath bombs are built around a different question: how do you want to feel when you get out? CBD supports your body's endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating calm and overall balance. The result is a soak that feels less like a production and more like something your body genuinely needed. Curious about the mechanics? Here's how CBD bath bombs actually work.

The sections below break down scent, ingredients, skin feel, price, and use case — everything you need to figure out which one fits your actual routine.

Scent, color, and sensory payoff: the biggest difference you’ll notice first

Drop a bath bomb into warm water and the difference shows up almost immediately. In the CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs conversation, the first thing most people notice is the sensory style. One leans bold and theatrical. The other usually feels softer, calmer, and a little more spa-coded.

Experience Factor	Lush-Style Bath Bombs	CBD Bath Bombs
Fragrance intensity	Bold, layered, easy to notice right away	Softer, often more botanical or aromatherapy-inspired
Water color and visual drama	Bright swirls, shimmer, and statement colors	More understated color, often lightly tinted or clear
Skin feel	Depends on the formula	Often includes oils that can make the water feel silkier
Overall vibe	Playful, high-impact, sensory-first	Grounded, intentional, body-focused

What makes bath bombs with CBD feel a little different in the tub?

• Scent profiles often lean toward lavender, eucalyptus, chamomile, or other herbaceous notes instead of sweeter, more perfume-like blends.
• The fizz is often less dramatic, which can make the whole soak feel slower and more relaxed.
• Many formulas include carrier oils like coconut or jojoba, which can add a softer, more cushioned feel to the bath water.
• The experience usually feels less like a spectacle and more like setting aside time for yourself.

Neither style is wrong. It really comes down to what kind of ritual you want. If your ideal bath is colorful, fragrant, and a little extra, a Lush-style bomb may be more your speed. If you want something more mellow and body-minded, the best CBD bath bombs tend to land there. If you want the backstory, here’s how Lush inspired our CBD bath bombs.

Where CBD bath bombs go further than Lush-style bombs

Lush helped make bath bombs feel fun again. The color, the scent, the fizzy payoff — all of that turns a basic bath into something you actually look forward to. In the cbd bath bombs vs lush bath bombs conversation, though, the biggest difference is purpose.

Lush-style bombs are usually built around fragrance, color, and the overall sensory moment. Bath bombs with CBD are often chosen for a more body-focused ritual. The experience is still indulgent, but the goal tends to be a little different.

Here’s where Kush Queen CBD bath bombs stand apart:

• A more intentional soak: Instead of stopping at scent and spectacle, these formulas include broad spectrum CBD as part of the bath experience.
• A body-first vibe: Many people reach for a CBD bath after travel, a workout, or a long day when they want their bath to feel a little more restorative and grounding.
• A different kind of finish: Beyond the fizz itself, some bathers look for that slow-exhale, ready-to-unwind feeling that can make the whole ritual feel more complete.
• Formulated with a clear use case: Kush Queen’s approach isn’t just “make it smell amazing.” It’s about creating a soak that layers fragrance, bath-time pleasure, and a more intentional self-care moment.

Kush Queen CBD bath bombs are available in 25 mg or 100 mg of broad spectrum CBD per bomb, so there’s a little room to choose the kind of soak that fits your routine.

So if you’re comparing CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs, this is really the split: do you want a bath that leads with scent and show, or one that keeps the fun but adds a more body-centered element? If you want a deeper look at that second category, the key benefits of CBD bath bombs is a helpful next read.

Ingredients, skin feel, and what matters if you’re bath-shopping carefully

If you’re the kind of bath shopper who turns the package over before it ever hits the cart, this is where CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs starts to feel more practical. Both can make a bath feel indulgent. The difference is usually in what drives the experience: bold fragrance and color, or a formula that puts more emphasis on oils, butters, and CBD.

	Lush-Inspired Bath Bombs	CBD Bath Bombs
Key Ingredients	Baking soda, citric acid, fragrance, colorants	Baking soda, citric acid, hemp-derived CBD, carrier oils
Fragrance Intensity	High, often the main event	Moderate to noticeable, depending on the blend
Skin-Feel Oils & Butters	Cocoa butter, almond oil (varies by product)	Coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba oil
Best For	A scent-first, color-rich bath ritual	A more body-focused soak with added skin comfort

When you’re reading the label, a few details are worth a closer look:

• “Fragrance” or “parfum” can mean a proprietary scent blend, and labels usually won’t break out every aromatic ingredient.
• Named essential oils can give you a clearer sense of the scent profile, especially if you know what your skin tends to like.
• Oils and butters like coconut oil, shea butter, or jojoba can affect how soft your skin feels after the bath.
• Hemp-derived CBD should be listed clearly, ideally with the type and milligram amount.
• Color additives may matter if you prefer a simpler formula or know your skin is easily irritated.

If you’re comparing bath bombs with CBD to other formats, our guide to THC vs. CBD bath bombs is a helpful next step.

For shoppers looking at Lush bath bomb alternatives, Kushqueen CBD bath bombs are worth a closer look if skin feel matters just as much as the show in the tub.

Price, occasion, and which bath bomb is the better fit for your routine

Both options genuinely deliver a great bath experience, so the real question when weighing CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs comes down to how often you plan to use them and what you actually want out of the soak.

If you're after something colorful, fragrance-heavy, and fun to unwrap, Lush is a solid pick. If you're building a more intentional wind-down ritual, a CBD bath bomb starts to feel like the smarter spend.

	Lush Bath Bombs	CBD Bath Bombs
Price Range	7–13 per bomb	12–20 per bomb
Best For	Fun, festive, or fragrance-forward baths	Stress support, muscle recovery, intentional self-care
How Often to Use	Anytime treat	Regular wind-down or recovery routine
Gifting Appeal	Great for casual gifting	Strong for wellness-minded recipients

Choose a Lush bath bomb if:

• You want an affordable, visual treat with no extra expectations.
• You're gifting someone who lives for bold scents and a good color show.
• You're new to bath bombs and want to explore without committing to a higher price point.

Choose a CBD bath bomb if:

• You want your bath to work a little harder for your body and mind.
• You're building a consistent nighttime wind-down routine.
• You're shopping for a gift that actually lands as a wellness moment.

The more you plan to use them, the more the price difference evens out. Browse Kushqueen's best-selling CBD bath bombs to find the right fit for your next soak.

How to choose between CBD bath bombs vs Lush bath bombs

The choice really comes down to what you want your bath to actually do for you.

If you love a dramatic, fragrance-forward soak with vivid fizzing color and playful scents, Lush delivers that beautifully. It's a genuinely fun ritual, and there's nothing wrong with choosing a bath bomb purely for the sensory experience.

But if you want your bath time to go a little deeper, a CBD bath bomb changes the equation. You still get the fizz, the scent, the skin feel. You're just adding a layer that works with your body while you soak. For anyone who treats bath time as genuine wind-down time, that distinction matters more than it might seem.

Here's a simple way to think about it: reach for a Lush-style bomb when you want bold fragrance, vivid color, and that signature wow factor. Reach for a CBD bath bomb when the ritual itself is the point and you want every ingredient to pull its weight.

For most people, it doesn't have to be an either-or decision. Both have a place depending on the mood. But if you're curious about the CBD-enhanced version, Kush Queen's CBD bath bombs are a great place to start. Clean ingredients, real CBD, and a bath experience that feels intentional from first fizz to last drop.

 

Live events, festivals, and in-person social gatherings have been canceled for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean that 4/20/2020 has gone up in smoke. It just means that you’ll have to get creative about how you celebrate the holiday, and we’re here to help! 

It’s a bummer that we can’t make the trek to San Francisco for the annual smoke out and that sharing a joint with friends is a no-go this year. Take a minute to honor how you’re feeling and decide what direction you want to take your 420 in. You still have time to make 4/20/2020 an epic day, after all, this will be a 420 we’ll all remember for years to come.  

20 Ideas for making 4/20 Plans During Quarantine Times 

A Whole-Plant Holiday

If you don’t want to inhale smoke for health reasons, think of other ways you can incorporate the plant into your holiday. 420 isn’t just about smoking, vaping, or even getting high, it’s about celebrating cannabis and all of its components. 

Here are some alternatives to smoking up:

1. Edibles - An excellent alternative to smoking and still a classic delivery method are edibles. These can be made at home by first using flower to make cannabutter or infusing with a tincture. Just be careful and follow The Golden Rules of Edibles: Start low, go slow. You can always eat more, but you can’t eat less (this is mainly for THC or otherwise psychoactive edibles).
2. Weed Gummies - A no-hassle option that doesn’t run the risk of getting you too high but will keep your mood lifted is Kush Queen Bliss Rx Gummies with 15 mg CBD + 15mg CBG per piece. Also available in CBD for daily wellness, and CBD:CBN for sleep.
3. Tinctures - Can be taken orally or added to food or drinks. Try Bare CBD Wellness Tincture in potency ranging from 500mg CBD to 5000mg CBD. The only ingredients are olive oil and full-spectrum hemp extract, so choose your adventure when infusing. 
4. Transdermal Topicals - Soak in or rub on your cannabis this 420. The Kush Queen X Alice + Olivia Self-Care Collection has a transdermal CBD bubble bath and CBD body lotion that’ll get into your system through your skin. Drop the A+O 200mg CBD bath bomb in the tub and add a little bubble bath for a custom full-body topical 4/20 bath.
5. Dry Pull - This is where you “puff” on a joint without lighting it to get a taste for the terpene profile. We’ve seen this done at infused dinners where the food and cannabis pairings were based on complementary scent and taste. If you have a few strains on hand, think about pairing their flavor profiles with some of your favorite snacks and try to determine if the flavors enhance one another. 

Celebrate 420 Your Way

Celebrating the day indoors by yourself doesn’t have to be boring. Take a few minutes to plan some entertaining activities and add a festive spin into the mix. If your job is essential and you find yourself overworked, carve out a little time to do something soothing for yourself. Either way, make sure to do things that make you feel good and keep your vibes high!

Pick your favorite way to consume the plant and check out these fun ways to partake in 4/2020 by yourself but in high spirits:

1. Grind Up Some Self-Care + Roll It Up with a Sprinkle of Self-Indulgence - Our 4/2020 gift guide walks you through a super lit spa day with an ultra-potent 1000mg CBD Bath Bomb, our Renew CBD Sugar Scrub, and Defynt CBD Face Serum. Serve yourself a mocktail or tea infused with tincture to top it off. 
2. Laughter is the Best Medicine - Watch a classic stoner comedy or stream your favorite comedian’s stand up special. 
3. Repurpose Something - Make cute masks using fabric you already own and online tutorials. They make great gifts and are required in some public places. 
4. Get Crafty - Transform that boring T-shirt into a one of a kind piece with a tie-dye kit. You can even use bleach that you have at home if you don’t have time for a kit.
5. Expand Your Mind - Dive into that cannabis content you’ve been curious about. Whether it’s a documentary on weed culture, a book by a cannabis pioneer, or your favorite brand’s blog (oh, hey there!), take some time to educate yourself about the plant.

Let’s Get Silly

What else do you do when you and your friends can’t go anywhere and your original 4/20 plans are busted? Put on your favorite weed swag and gather ‘round for a virtual sesh via Zoom or other video conferencing app. 

Take this time to have a much needed moment of play and enjoy the people who love weed as much as you do from afar. Play games that help you connect while sharing your mutual love of cannabis. 

Here are some ideas to get your virtual sesh started:

1. Take a Zelfie - Whip up a mocktail or roll up a joint and use the grid feature on Zoom to virtually pass or cheers the person in the square next to you and take a screenshot to commemorate your virtual gathering. Don’t forget you can dry pull if you want to partake without combustion.
2. Stoned Storytime - Tell your friends the story about the first time you got high, your weed favorite story, or a funny story about smoking with someone in your chat.  
3. Show + Tell Stash Edition - Show off your stash. To add an element of friendly competition, vote for whose is the dankest.
4. Baked Baker Competition - Have each person bake an item chosen from Pinterest and show it off à la Nailed It (can be infused or not). 
5. Guessing Game - Get a jar and place an indeterminate amount of weed or joints or gummies in it and ask everyone in your chat to guess how much/how many pieces are in the jar. 

Stay Connected whilst Social Distancing

If you’re bummed out about the state of the world and no amount of weed can help, try doing something for someone else or connecting with others in a meaningful way.

1. Send Bae some cannabis via a delivery service if available, in your area. Order your love a special cannabis gift box as you would on Valentine’s Day and delight their quarantined little heart. 
2. We’re still sending care packages to Frontline Fighters, like medical workers, grocery store staff, budtenders, postal workers/delivery drivers, anyone whose job places them in potential danger. Nominate someone and tell us why they need a Kush Queen care package, it’ll be a much-needed gift for them and a huge vibe booster for you.
3. If you’re feeling isolated, go through your contacts and send everyone you know who loves weed a “Happy 420” message. It’ll spark dialogue with others and remind you that you aren’t the only one stuck inside or otherwise not having the day you envisioned. 
4. Put something helpful into the world by sharing a good blog post, article, or meme with someone or on social media. It can be an original that you create or something you came across that helped boost your morale.
5. Donate to a shelter, food bank, or person you know who needs it if you have the means. If you can’t spare any cash, see how you can support a cause by calling a public official’s office, writing a letter, or volunteering your time. 

The Bright Side of History

4/20 has come a long way. What began as an unofficial holiday for the stigmatized who smoked cannabis, has transformed into an international day of reverence for the liberation of the plant. 

We still have a long way to go, but if we look to the past for guidance--regarding both cannabis and the current state of our world--we can create a more unified and accessible future for the collective. 

Enter Kush Queen's 420 Cash Giveaway

To celebrate this once in a lifetime event with our Kush Queen family so we're gifting EIGHT lucky people something special - $420 OF COLD HARD CASH!

During this unpredictable time, we want to celebrate by giving back to those who inspire us and support us daily. Enter yourself or nominate a friend.

Contest is open through 4/20/2020 at midnight.

Remember: it's crucial we all stay safe and practice social distancing to flatten the curve, do your part and be mindful when choosing how to celebrate the epic 04/20/2020!

Stay safe, be well, and have the best 4/20/2020! Share how you’re celebrating and tag us on Instagram @kushqueenshop

 

A good body wash is more versatile than the eight minutes it usually gets. It works as a foot soak at the end of a long day, as a bubble bath base, as a shaving lather when you have run out of anything better, and as the single bottle that covers everything in a carry on. All four are proper uses of a wash off product rather than clever ways to leave it on your skin, which is where most body wash hacks go wrong.

Most of us buy a bottle of body wash, keep it in the shower, and never think about it again. Which is a shame, because it is basically a bottle of pleasant smelling cleanser with a decent oil base, and it will happily do several other jobs.

Four of them are genuinely worth knowing. One housekeeping note first.

A quick word on Soaked

If you landed here looking for our Soaked Transdermal CBD Shower Gel, it is discontinued. It was a lovely product and we are not currently making a replacement.

Everything below works with whatever body wash you already own. Where a cannabinoid product genuinely earns its place is in the steps that stay on your skin, which is why our range these days runs to bath bombs and Melt lotion rather than anything that goes down the drain in forty seconds. More on that at the end.

1. As a foot soak at the end of a long day

The best of the four, and the one your feet will thank you for.

Fill a basin with comfortably warm water, add a generous squeeze of body wash, and swirl it around. Sit down somewhere you can actually stay for fifteen minutes. Feet in, book or phone out, and leave them there.

This is a proper use of a cleanser rather than a workaround. The gel is diluted, it is doing the job it was formulated for, and it rinses off. Afterwards, dry your feet properly between the toes and put something on them while the skin is still slightly damp.

If you want to make an occasion of it, this is the first step of a full at home pedicure, which we walk through in our guide to CBD pedicures.

2. As a bubble bath

Body wash under running water makes a perfectly good bubble bath, and it costs you nothing to try.

Add it while the tap is running rather than after the bath has filled, since the agitation is what creates the foam. Do not overdo it. A modest squeeze goes a long way and too much leaves a film you will feel when you get out.

One caveat worth knowing: if you have a jetted tub, do not do this. Jets aerate water constantly and turn a reasonable amount of foam into a very unreasonable amount very quickly. Every spa technician has a story about this.

If the bath is the part you actually care about, this is where a cannabinoid product is worth the money rather than in the shower. A CBD bath bomb spends half an hour on your skin instead of under a minute. We go into why in our guide to CBD bath bomb benefits.

3. As a shaving lather

Genuinely useful and almost nobody does it deliberately.

Body wash works well as a shaving lather for legs and body, and the oil base tends to give a smoother glide than a foaming shave gel does. Work it into a slick layer with wet hands rather than trying to whip it into foam, since the slickness is the point and the foam is not.

Two practical notes. Rinse your razor more often than you would with shave gel, because a richer lather clogs the blade faster. And skip this on your face if you shave there, where a product formulated for facial skin is a better bet.

4. As the one bottle that travels

Cabin baggage rules being what they are, a single bottle that covers several jobs earns its space.

Body wash will handle your body, your hands at the sink, and a quick wash of underwear or a shirt in a hotel basin. For the laundry job use a small amount in cool water, rinse thoroughly, and roll the item in a towel to press the water out before hanging it.

Decant into a travel bottle rather than taking the full size one. Label it, or you will spend a fortnight guessing which identical bottle is which.

One thing not to do with it

Every list like this eventually suggests leaving a body wash on your skin or in your hair, as a face mask, a leave in conditioner, a soothing gel for irritated skin.

Do not. A body wash is built around surfactants, which are designed to lift oil and rinse away. Leaving them sitting on skin or scalp is asking a product to do a job it was not formulated for, and irritated or damaged skin is the last place to experiment.

An earlier version of this article suggested two of those uses. We would not repeat them.

Where cannabinoids actually belong

Since this is a CBD company writing about body wash, it is worth saying where we think the money goes furthest.

Contact time is the whole answer. A body wash is on you for under a minute. A lotion stays on for hours. A bath surrounds you for half an hour. If you are paying a premium for cannabinoids, put it where the product stays put.

That means the soak and the moisturiser rather than the wash. For cleansing, use whatever suits your skin and save the budget for the steps that stay. Everything we make is lab tested and the results are published before you buy, at kushqueen.shop/pages/lab-tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use body wash as a bubble bath?

Yes. Add it under running water rather than after the bath has filled, since the agitation creates the foam. Use less than you think you need. Avoid it entirely in a jetted tub, where the jets will produce far more foam than you want.

Can you use shower gel as a foot soak?

Yes, and it is one of the better uses for it. A generous squeeze in a basin of warm water for fifteen minutes. Dry properly between the toes afterwards and moisturise while the skin is still slightly damp.

Can you shave with body wash?

For legs and body it works well, and the oil base often gives a smoother glide than foaming shave gel. Work it into a slick layer rather than a foam, and rinse the razor more often. Use something made for facial skin on your face.

Does Kush Queen still sell CBD shower gel?

No. Soaked Transdermal CBD Shower Gel is discontinued and there is no direct replacement. Our current range focuses on the leave on steps, bath bombs and lotion, where cannabinoids have time to do something.

Can I leave body wash on my skin or in my hair?

No. Body wash is built around surfactants designed to lift oil and rinse away. Leaving it on skin or scalp is not what it is formulated for, and irritated or damaged skin is not the place to experiment.

 

Have you been waiting for 4/20/2020 for as long as we have? The hype, the excitement and now for the creativity! 

Pandemic aside, 4/2020 is still going to be the most epic 4/20 of all time. We’re here to remind you there is nothing wrong with creating a little joy in uncertain times. Focus on the silver lining, you can celebrate every day all month long, plus most of us won’t have to take off work on 4/20 to celebrate now. Ayyeee!

Kush Queen is celebrating all month long and you are 100% invited. Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list, to get all the deals. Our team is making sure 4/2020 is going to be as EPIC as it should be! 

The Ultimate 420 CBD Gift Guide Is Here

Consider The Ultimate 420 CBD Gift Guide your compass to gifting cannabis to everyone in your circle, even folx who’ve never experimented with cannabinoids before. Which brings up a point, if you ask us, celebrating 420 includes all cannabis molecules from THC to CBD, CBG, CBN and all the other 100+ ways you can enjoy the plant. Permission granted to smoke a blunt, soak in a CBD Bath Bomb, turn 4/20 into the most ridiculous day of CBD self-care - it's your day, you make the rules.   

For You

Relieve 1000mg CBD Bath Bomb, Renew CBD Sugar Scrub, Defynt CBD Skin Serum

CBD is a powerful healing agent and incorporating it into a treat yourself moment doubles as a great way to celebrate 420 while also getting an immune boost. 

Good self-care is a survival mechanism. Up your wellness game and draw from the tools we’ve relied on to help get us through mentally and physically stressful times, cannabinoids.

Roll up a joint and drop our Relieve 1,000mg CBD bath bomb into hot bath water to make this is a special 420 bath. This ultra-potent bath bomb is made with broad-spectrum cannabis and essential oils targeted for major relief. This bath bomb is NO JOKE, so keep a glass of lemon-cucumber water nearby to stay hydrated.

Kick it up a notch and turn your 420 Bath into a 420 Spa Day with a full-body exfoliation using our Renew Lavender Sugar Scrub. jojoba oil, vitamin E, rosehips, and our transdermal nano-CBD entice the senses and gently buff your skin, leaving it nourished and smooth.

Don’t forget your face! Loaded with vitamins, transdermal CBD, and hyaluronic acid, Defynt CBD Skin Serum delivers a #CoronaGloUp moment. Defynt diminishes the appearance of pores, calms redness, and hydrates the deep layers of your skin to reveal your natural beauty from within. 

 

For Your BFF

The Complete Mini Collection, Renew CBD Sugar Scrub, Melt CBD Relief Lotion, 100mg CBD Bath Bomb in Relive, Relax or Sleep

Who misses in-person time with their BFF? You, me and everybody else!

Send your BFF some love for 420 with a fun DIY CBD pedicure set up or a high dose CBD Bath Bomb. 

Here is what you’ll need for the DIY CBD pedicure: The Complete Mini Collection, Renew CBD Sugar Scrub and Melt CBD Relief Lotion. Go all in, grab one for yourself, and have a 420 Cannacure date with your bestie via Zoom.

Have a bestie like me, who isn’t into the nail game? You can never go wrong with a high dose CBD Bath Bomb. Relive, Relax and Sleep 100mg CBD Bath Bombs are our go-to gifts. 

 

For Furbabies

Lavender Woof Queen or Peppermint Woof Queen CBD Bath Bomb

We are 85% sure your furbaby is thinking, “Karen, why are you still at my house all day, every day?!” 

Don’t just treat yourself with CBD, treat your furbaby. Your furry friend has an endocannabinoid system too and absorbs the same benefits from cannabinoids. Woof Queen CBD bath bombs are perfect for at-home baths in social isolation. Wash your furbaby down then fill the tub with either a Lavender Woof Queen or Peppermint Woof Queen bath bomb. Own a lorg? Double the dose for your bigger furbabies. 

Looking for something to share with the fam? Bare CBD tincture is great for humans and animals. Give yourself a dropper and dose your dog on a treatO.  

 

For Your Parents

CBG Gummies RX Chews, CBN Gummies RX Chews 

Many of us are worried about our parents and our grandparents right now. It’s the absolute perfect time to get them into the cannabis plant. Picture this, you on Zoom coming out as a cannabis user to your parents, LOL! But for real it's 4/2020, it’s time to come out as a cannabis user and help destigmatize the stoner stereotype. 

Use 420 as a way to open the door to a conversation about cannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system that lives within all of us and how everyone can benefit from cannabis wellness. Talk about the benefits of taking CBD, CBG, and CBN and gift them some immune-boosting molecules. 

Our new molecules in Gummies Rx are tasty, approachable and something parents can easily get into. The CBG Gummies RX Chews will help with virus nerves and the CBN Gummies RX Chews will whisk them to a solid night’s sleep. 

 

For Your Brother and Sister

Kingdm Foto Blur, Soaked CBD Shower Gel

Getting a little happy can go a long way, especially for family members that are having to practice social distancing. 

Surprise your sister with Kingdm Foto Blur and a note encouraging her to try something new, slay a look, get dressed for a Facetime with you. 

For brothers, we always recommend Soaked CBD Shower Gel. It’s a no-brainer way to say you are thinking about them without trying to force a gift that might not get used. No matter what phase of life your brother is in, dad of 3, in college or turning 50, trying a CBD Shower Gel to help ease muscles and chill will be something you two can talk about.

 

For Ya Lover

Intimate CBD Lubricant, The CBD Love Kit

If you are in social isolation with or without your Zaddy, our Kush Queen Intimate CBD lubricant will surely turn up the heat. Orgasms can help boost your mood and release the chemical DHEA, which helps balance your immune system, promotes bone health, and assists in repairing tissue. So get one for you and one for them and get creative. 

Or go full monty with the CBD Love Kit. The kit will take your 420 night to a whole other level. The kit includes a Love Bath Bomb, Sensual Massage Oil, and Intimate Lubricant. Two things to note about the kit: 1) this is CBD for the d, the b and the v, 2) full body levitation is possible. 

After much testing, we recommend starting with the bath bomb, followed by the sensual massage oil and finally the CBD lube. 

 

For Someone In Need

25mg Relax CBD Bath Bomb, bäre CBD Tincture, Melt CBD Relief Lotion 

Show someone you love them with a little care package. These products won’t break the bank and are a cute AF way to say you are thinking of them during social isolation. Our team is always happy to include a note in your order, just include your text in the order note section during checkout. 

For a self-care moment, send a 25mg Relax CBD Bath Bomb or a 2 oz. Renew CBD Sugar Scrub.

Helping someone take the edge can be a life-saver these days, bare CBD Tincture can do that and much more. We like to think of bare as a vitamin and take it daily to promote wellness and ease nerves.  

Melt CBD Relief Lotion delivers a woosah moment to any aches and pains across the body. Our topical relief lotion is named most appropriately as it melts away muscle tension. Looking for a gift that goes beyond CBD? Our Weed Gummies are perfect for experienced cannabis fans.

Conclusion 

At the end of the day, 4/2020 is going to be everything we make it and we plan to make it epic. This year, we’ll have to get creative, plan ahead and give ourselves permission to have a joyful day. Want to go beyond CBD this year? Add our THC Gummies to your holiday gift list. 

If you need personal recommendations, text the HQ Hawtline at 213-298-9111. Also, be sure to subscribe to our email list to get the latest deals, flash sales and giveaways.   

 

With the COVID-19 pandemic, I contemplated if we should even celebrate 4/20 at all. It’s a strange time, and with the rapid changes happening in the world, we never know what tomorrow will bring. What would have been a month-long celebration has turned into a retelling of the Kush Queen story: one of fear, courage, commitment, and, of course, the plant we can’t imagine living without—just like we can’t imagine our daily routines without the comforting effects of CBD gummies and THC gummies.

This post will continue to be updated, if this is your first time here, start at the top :) see you at the bottom. 

The Power of Being Seen

The greatest lesson I’ve learned along the journey of Kush Queen is the priceless value of being seen. This plant has allowed me to be seen and to pass it on and see others. When you experience the act of seeing others, you cannot lose. Since cannabis is an emerging industry people are worried about compliance, funding, and marketing their product. All of those things are important, but importantly are the people who use the product. 

Other than the 18-35 year old white male stoner, most people’s cannabis experience has been invisible, not unlike their narrative. At Kush Queen, we see all types of people with differing beliefs and life paths seeing themselves and that’s what we’re here for. 

Part 1

Cannabis Is Vital

A few weeks ago, California deemed cannabis as essential and I could not imagine getting through this pandemic without cannabis, it's more than essential to me it's vital.

I have been self-isolating for weeks now, our team has been working via Zoom with our WFH team. A few of our brave employees continue to help ship orders and keep our products on the shelves of California dispensaries. Our small team has maintained and made me extremely proud on all fronts. They have continued to care for each other, the products, and our customers despite living in a crisis. They have shown something that I believe we all need to have right now, something that I believe my purpose led me to discover in myself through Kush Queen: courage. 

Kush Queen Cannabis Was Born

It’s not every day that people start companies with $0 and pipe dreams, yet that's how it all started. From our family kitchen and garage, we developed our first CBD products. At the time, our business was called The Crystal Cult where we made Swarovski crystal vape pens. Even though we experienced early success, something was missing. We wanted to create a more accessible wellness-focused products and share our family’s passion for cannabis. 

Our namesake, Kush Queen was born from a community favorite vape - The Kush Queen and our unwavering commitment to our community has never changed. You guide us.

The Flagship - Cannabis Bath Bombs

At this time, I had been working in the cannabis industry for a while and didn’t see many topical cannabis products that spoke to me. Weird textures, dense oils, the wellness element was missing and I kept thinking, where is the intersection of Lush-like quality and cannabis. 

That thought track led to what you experience today with Kush Queen Bath Bombs. Since day one, my mom and I worked and reworked the blends and processes until they were high-quality and potent. And like any good mother-daughter team, my mom would not allow me to take credit for the formulations of our flagship product, cannabis-infused bath bombs. I can admit it, she did all the heavy lifting.

The two most important elements we wanted to use in our formulas were high-quality ingredients and the entourage effect. Those two qualities will always be found in Kush Queen Bath Bombs.

One Part Fear, Three Parts Courage

It’s one thing to make something that you love and a completely different experience to sell it. I will never forget the first few sales because they were truly unnerving and exhilarating.

From the products to the marketing I was constantly making a creative statement and putting my view of what I thought cannabis could be for people out there. Naysayers? I’ve heard it all from I’m ruining my life to I’m going to hell BUT I believed deep down in my soul and heart that what I had to say mattered. That a cannabis brand from my perspective would be a vital part of the movement towards legalization, the social acceptance of cannabis globally, and hopefully eventually the end of the war on drugs. 

Over the years, we’ve faced every type of shut down from selling CBD online to violating Instagram’s TOS policies and legal weed. Another hill would be climbed, all would be well and then POOF, at any given moment we would be shut down. 

With every bit of growth, my gratitude was frequently met with fear, because you never really knew if it all would come crashing down.   

We have weathered many storms personally and professionally from bank account shutdowns to my mom’s unexpected brain surgery. Through it, all Kush Queen has kept me going and I’ve always continued to get up despite feeling like quitting many times. 

Brene Brown sums it up well in Daring Greatly, “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” It wasn’t until recently that I realized what the journey of Kush Queen has taught me. Now I know it's courage. 

Join us in our ode to the journey and honoring what keeps us going during this epic month of 4/2020. Follow Kush Queen Shop and Kush Queen Co for weekly giveaways, LOLs and deets.

Part 2

Evolution and Innovation 

As the popularity of our cannabis infused bath bombs grew, so did our team and capabilities. During this time, Michael Sawyer, my fiancé and business partner, was working behind the scenes to create a scalable process for making cannabis oil water soluble and transdermal. 

This technology would eventually fuel the development of our nano topical products. 

Let’s take it back to 2017. Michael is passionate about infusing beverages of all kinds and understood the limitations to cannabis oil. After all, we are talking about actual oil. Even just 2 years ago, drinks on the market in California were dosed with THC and CBD oil which resulted in the cannabinoids floating on top of the liquid, pretty gross.  

Delivery Methods Are Key

More than the strange oil element, edibles were not a choice for a lot of people. You see, when you eat cannabis oil your body processes it through the stomach and liver. For the average person this process takes at least an hour, which often results in people being unable to get their dose right or consistent. Moreover, your liver converts the THC to 11-hydroxy-THC, which scientifically is a completely different, more potent molecule. 

At this point Michael has been in the lab non-stop. When he finally achieved his nano particle water soluble cannabis technology we knew Kush Queen would have more effective topicals and more freedom in formulas. 

I had long wondered why every cannabis infused topical was either a salve or oil. It was because the science tech didn’t exist and cannabis oil needed a carrier. With Michael’s nano technology, for Kush Queen that was no longer an issue.

The First Test - Getting High In The Shower

One night I was struggling to sleep and having lung problems at the same time so I couldn’t smoke. Michael was up to the challenge of trying to help me and dosed some nano THC into our body wash. I jumped in the shower and lathered up with excitement as I am always ecstatic to be his guinea pig. 

As I lifted my head up from drying off my lower body, I felt it hit. I was high...from a shower gel. You cannot imagine my excitement as I walked in the bedroom baked like a fresh cookie. Red eyes and giggly, Michael was ecstatic - it really worked. 15 minutes later, I was asleep. 

Development began on Kush Queen Topicals

The next day we started working on what would be our cannabis infused nano topicals: Soaked Shower Gel, Melt Relief Lotion, and Kush Queen Lubricant. 

I had been using cannabis topicals for about 10+ years at this point and knew all the things I disliked: coconut oil in everything, people selling infused oil as a lube, salve blends that didn’t work on my pain. And most importantly the fact that so many of these products were not actually delivering the cannabis directly into my bloodstream. 

We knew the ingredients had to be clean and we wanted to use doses that could really transform your daily bathroom experience. 

Soaked CBD Shower Gel was the first to be born. A lightweight, clean body wash with a transdermal dose of CBD. Scented with citrus, parbean, phthalate, and free of any harmful ingredients. 

Melt CBD Pain Lotion was the second of the Kush Queen nano topicals family, an instant hit because of its organic icy hot feel. Melt doesn’t just take the pain away, it helps it stay away. 

Kush Queen Lubricant was a response to the most popular cannabis lubricant on the market being coconut oil based and not an actual lubricant. That lube took 1 hour plus to work and was not latex safe (ew). Creating an inclusive lube for the v, the b, and the p, that was latex free, toy-safe and made with the most sensitive skin in mind was our goal. Fast forward 2 years and KQ Lube is now our number 2 best selling product.

Sometimes You’re A Little Early

At this point, our excitement around launching Kush Queen topicals is high. We go to market and realize the topicals category is a joke to the cannabis industry. Looking back on the experience, 2 things came into play here. It was 2017, the wellness element and importance of delivery methods in cannabis was nowhere near what it is today and second, most people that had tried topicals had the same unsatisfying experiences we had.

 That’s when the Kush Queen promise was created. Given we had an uphill battle to convince people that our topicals really worked and were better for your body, we wanted to be transparent and educate our community on why and how our topicals were effective. On all product packaging and product pages, we inform the community about our nano tech and how Kush Queen ensures all of our products have the best delivery method possible for quick absorption.   

 When it comes down to it, we understand and take the responsibility of being innovative in the cannabis industry. 

You can rely on the Kush Queen promise - All products are handmade in the USA, we never test on animals, we always disclose the full ingredients list and type of cannabis, we will continue to seek innovation in all aspects of our company, and most important to us, we are committed to using our platform and voice for the highest good. 

 

Part 3

Over the last 4 weeks, Kush Queen has grown in ways we could have never imagined when starting this company. Within weeks of reaching our fourth birthday, we are exactly where we want to be, sharing our vision of daily wellness with our community. 

Given the times, living with this new shared perspective for a little over a month really got us reflecting, tuning in and connecting with Kush Queens everywhere. Part 3 of our story shares the lessons we’ve learned along the way. 

You, Our Community Shares Our Vision

Kush Queen started with a vision to create a space for all types of people in cannabis, in particular, those who didn’t feel like they had a place. Over the last 4 years, we’ve grown into a community of over 22,000 with a shared view of using cannabis in everyday wellness.    

The Kush Queen Promise

Mid-last year, we committed to bringing the Kush Queen promise to life in every aspect of our company. With each promise, we want you to know that we are real people on the other side of the products that we love so so much. 

1. Handmade in the USA. All of our products are handmade in our Southern California facility. Our small team has production down to a science. Through the recent pandemic events, we’ve never been more proud of seeing the Kush Queen team work together, take care of one another and go the extra mile for customers. 
2. Never test on animals. We think doggos should be running things anyway. Animals reign supreme at KQ HQ. 
3. Transparency. We hope you can feel this when you choose our products. You knowing exactly what’s in each Kush Queen product is very important to us. We’ve also started sharing more behind the scenes of Kush Queen. We are a small womxn-owned, family-run company. Your support truly means the world to us. 
4. Innovation. To us, that means relentless innovation with cannabis molecules. If you read Parts 1 and 2, you know that each of our product lines delivers some type of innovation from the delivery method to nano CBD. Constant improvement is our love language. 
5. Social Responsibility. If innovation is our love language, social responsibility is our soapbox. We will never spot fighting for and supporting those facing inequalities. Kush Queen is committed to using our platform and our voice for the highest good. You will always be seen, represented and given space. 

What’s Next?

Innovation is leading us to the next chapter of Kush Queen, just like it always does. We are beyond excited to launch Kindgm THC Primer next week in California. Following the primer launch will be expanding Kingdm with an infused foundation. 

Last month, we delivered our first minor cannabinoid focused products with the expansion of Gummies Rx Bliss and Sleep. Look forward to more minor cannabinoid products. Our team was in the lab, as recently as last night testing new blends for effectiveness, potency and exploring benefits.

While a lot has changed since we first started, it's you and this amazing community of wellness-minded people that keep us going. 

We hope everyone stays safe and healthy throughout these challenging times. 

We love you! - Team KQ