Product reviews like the 8 best CBD oils in the UK for 2024 are all over the internet. As a transparent and honest company, we believe that you should be informed that these types of product reviews are often paid for, and in some cases even written by the companies who’s products are being reviewed.
Before Readers Digest recently went into administration, we had agreed to become a brand partner. As a result of their financial issues, this sadly did not happen. However, the CBD company that was partnering with them (mentioning no names) before us, had written an article titled ‘The 8 best CBD oils in the UK for 2024 (tested)’. This article strongly suggested that the CBD oil sold by this companies two brands where tested and reviewed, and awarded the top two best CBD oils in the UK. This article is still live.
In our opinion this is dishonest and disingenuous, how can you trust a brand that behaves in this manner, what else are they being dishonest about?
Sadly, there are many CBD product reviews of this nature online, and companies that are happy to, in our opinion, trick the public into believing they are genuine reviews.
Therefore, instead of compiling a bogus list of the 8 best CBD oils, from brands that have paid to be ‘The best CBD oils in the UK’, here are 8 reasons why we believe that our Love CBD oils are the best!
1. We only use high-quality ingredients in our CBD Oils
Our CBD oils are made with ethically sourced, supply chain verified ingredients. The cannabis extracts which are the core ingredient within our CBD oils are hand harvested and grown indoors to reduce the risk from pollution, which can be an issue with hemp that is grown outside.
Hemp has phytoremediation properties. This means that it can remove toxins including heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides from the soil. This can be a really useful application, but poses a risk to CBD oil consumers if the hemp used in the CBD oil has been grown in polluted soil. CBD oil derived from Chinese hemp has in past been grown in soil which has been contaminated. Hemp was also planted around Chernobyl, in order to clean the soil after the nuclear energy station disaster.
Our cannabis extracts undergo full panel analysis from a UKAS accredited facility to ensure that there are no pollutants, heavy metals or micro biological nasties in our finished products.
We use both full and broad spectrum cannabis extracts within our product which have been grown to have high terpene concentrations. Terpenes are responsible for the distinctive aroma that comes from cannabis, but also have their own health beneficial properties.
If you would like to learn more about Cannabis Terpenes, click the link.
There is a misconception that CBD is the only valuable compound, this is not true. There are over 100 minor cannabinoids in cannabis, including CBD, THC, CBG, CBDa, CBN etc. All of these cannabinoids have their own properties and potential health benefits, but that also combine to produce what is known as the Entourage Effect.
If you would like to learn more about The Entourage Effect, click the link.
The extracts that go into our finished products contain a wide range of these beneficial cannabis compounds, not just CBD!
2. We have been manufacturing and selling CBD oil since 2014
Love CBD have been manufacturing and selling CBD oils longer than almost any other UK CBD company. We are a founder member of the UK’s largest hemp trade association, and we have been involved in the majority of significant CBD industry developments.
Unlike many of the CBD oils sold in the UK, which are outsourced by the brand to a handful of manufacturers to make, we have complete control over our products and supply chain, and can guarantee the quality of our products.
We have spent the last ten years developing and improving our CBD oils. As a result of our decade of experience, we have been able to fine tune and craft what we believe to be the most effective and best CBD oils in the UK.
3. We have over 5000 reviews on Trustpilot with an average score of 4.9/5
We are extremely proud to say that Love CBD has more positive feedback than any other UK CBD brand.
When looking to find a CBD company that you can trust, and that sells CBD oils that work, there is no better source than an independently verified customer review site, and Trustpilot is the largest in the UK.
4. Our CBD oils are unique
Unlike most of the CBD oils in the UK which are generic, with the only differences being the flavouring, label, and branding, ours are unique.
They are unique because not only do we manufacture and formulate our products, but due to our close supplier partnerships, the cannabis extracts that go into our CBD oils are exclusively used by Love CBD. Therefore, no other CBD oils in the UK have our cannabinoid, terpene and other cannabis compounds profile.
If you are finding that your brand doesn’t work for you anymore, and you have built up a tolerance, trying a unique product maybe the answer.
5. All Love CBD oils are tested by UKAS accredited lab
At Love CBD, we batch test our CBD oils at a third party, UKAS accredited laboratory, and publish the reports on our website for our customers to read.
6. We don’t use CBD isolate in our CBD oils
You may have wondered why some CBD oil are so much cheaper than others. This is usually because they contain CBD isolate, and not a full or broad-spectrum extract. CBD isolate costs the manufacturer about 5x less to buy than a proper cannabis extract does. Therefore, as the old saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for’.
CBD isolate is a commodity, and although there are better quality CBD isolates, they are largely the same, regardless of the manufacturer. However, a full or broad-spectrum extract is a far more complex ingredient, with near infinite combinations/ ratios of compounds.
Studies have shown that people are more likely to build a tolerance to CBD isolate, as a result of its simple chemical structure.
7. Our CBD oils are FSA approved
All of Love CBD oils are included on the FSA’s list of approved CBD products. Any food supplement products containing CBD that are not included on this list, are not regulated or permitted to be sold in the UK.
8. Offer a low cost (£5 including delivery) sample pack
Although we are confident that we make the best CBD oils in the UK, we don’t expect you to take our word for it. Therefore, we offer potential customers an opportunity to try our CBD products for themselves.
Our CBD sample pack cost £5 including delivery and contains CBD oil, CBD capsules, CBD balm and a bag of our hemp tea, which is perfect before bedtime as it is free from caffeine and contains chamomile.
A bit more about Love CBD
Love CBD are a family-run business that has been manufacturing and selling high quality CBD and hemp products since 2014. Unlike the majority of the CBD industry, which unfortunately sell generic CBD products, with little but branding to differentiate themselves, Love CBD products are uniquely formulated and manufactured using cannabis extracts that are exclusive to Love CBD.
Sadly, not all CBD companies in the UK are transparent and can be trusted. Love CBD has over 5000 positive reviews on Trustpilot with an average score of 4.9/5. All of our CBD oils, capsules, CBD patches and other CBD products are lab tested by a third party, UKAS accredited facility, and available to read on their website.
Our range of CBD products includes all of the core CBD products, but unlike many other brands, it is not so extensive to be confusing. Our CBD range includes CBD oils, CBD capsules, CBD patches, CBD balm and hemp tea. All of our CBD oils, and vegan friendly CBD capsules use full and broad-spectrum extracts, sourced from indoor grown, hand harvested hemp plants.
We also offer a CBD sample pack intended for both new to CBD, and new to Love CBD users, costing only £5 including delivery. This is a great way to get a tester of their products or try CBD for the first time.
We offer free delivery on all CBD oils and have a generous point scheme which gives 16% off future orders. Joining the points program is easy and takes less than 30 seconds to do.
If you’re looking for a unique range of high-quality CBD oils, from a well-established, UK CBD brand that can be trusted, then please check out Love CBD.
What is CBD oil, and what does it do?
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a plant extract and one of the Phyto-cannabinoids found in the cannabis Sativa plant. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the other most well-known compound, CBD is not psychoactive, so it won’t get you high. Instead, it comes with a raft of supposed health benefits for symptoms. We say supposedly because the science is still ongoing. Taken from a recent CBD guide published by the Evening Standard: “The World Health Organisation claims that CBD oil is “generally well tolerated with a good safety profile”.
As for what CBD oil actually is? It’s extracted from the hemp plant, generally from the flowers and leaves, which are ground down. The hemp CBD oil is then filtered out for human use. You might hear CBD oil referred to as cannabis oil. This is valid as there is a fair distinction between CBD oil made from Isolate and containing only CBD, and full-spectrum products containing a full range of cannabinoids. It could be argued that a full or broad-spectrum CBD oil is closer to cannabis oil than CBD oil.
Is CBD oil legal in the UK?
CBD products are entirely legal, as long as they are derived from hemp plants that contain less than 0.2% THC content and the finished product contains legal levels of controlled cannabinoids. CBD products must contain no more than 1mg of controlled substances which includes THC, CBN and THCV. CBD based food products must be sold as a health/food supplement (and not a medicine, unless they have a licence from the MHRA). CBD brands in the UK must also comply with Novel Food regulations, and companies must be present on the public FSA list in order to remain legally on the market.
For further information about CBD oil and the law in the UK, please click the link.
Does CBD show up in drug tests?
It’s important to understand that CBD content is not tested for in most conventional drug tests. However, some drug tests may flag up even the smallest levels of cannabinoids in your body.
Because CBD products either contain either non detectable levels of THC or very low levels, it won’t show up on your routine THC drug tests, as long as the product you’ve bought is legitimate. Most CBD oils come with a carrier oil such as MCT oil, olive oil or hemp seed oil to help with the taste and improve the bio-availability.
How do I use CBD?
If you look hard enough, you can find any kind of product with CBD infused in it. Topical creams (for skincare), drinks, vape pens, e-liquids, even gimmicky stuff like bath bombs.
However, the four most common methods and forms of CBD are as follows:
● CBD oil: This is a CBD extract suspended in a fat-based liquid like MCT oil and taken sublingually by use of a dropper or spray. Love CBD only supplies CBD oil in a spray format because they are more convenient, less fiddly, and far better and delivering an accurate dose. CBD oils are usually available in 10ml and 20ml per bottle sizes.
● Edibles: Edibles are things like cookies and gummies. Word of caution, the majority of CBD gummy products are not healthy, and contain large quantities of sugar, glucose syrup and processed chemicals. In our informed opinion, CBD gummies contradict the purpose of CBD food supplements.
Secondly, the manufacturing process for CBD gummies can often be dubious and sometimes involves spraying bought sweets with a CBD isolate solution. This can result in a haphazard product at best, which will deliver a random dose.
● Capsules: A convenient and easy way to get an accurate dose without any taste, which for some people is a problem. Not all CBD capsules are created equal, if they are filled with powder, you might want to look for a better-quality product.
Love CBD capsules are individually filled using both broad and full spectrum extracts and a high-quality organic coconut oil to boost absorption.
Love CBD capsules unlike soft gel capsules are vegan friendly and made with vegetable cellulose. Soft gel CBD capsules are often made from cow or pig fat.
● Vapes or e-liquids: Taken like any other e-liquid. CBD vapes are fast acting, enabling the user to get the benefits from using CBD quickly. However, getting the required dosage can be tough, and the long-term effects, like all vaping products, are potentially concerning. Therefore, we would recommend that CBD vapes are used as a complement to CBD oil or CBD capsules type product and only used when a fast-acting CBD product is required.
If you would like to learn more about the different ways to consume CBD please click the link.
We hope that you enjoyed reading our 8 best CBD oils in the UK article, even if it was not what you were expecting.