Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found exclusively in the cannabis plant, may treat acne, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and published online by the National Institute of Health.
For the study, researchers used cannabidiol derived from cannabis on human sebaceous gland function (glands that secrete an oily or waxy matter to lubricate the skin and hair), and determined that CBD is effective in deterring the acne that this secretion can cause.