Quick answer: ILU makes cannabis and CBD topicals — face cream, balm, gel and spray formats that you apply to the skin rather than inhale or swallow. The CBD products are non-intoxicating. Bud Cargo currently stocks the ILU Nourish CBD Face Cream and the ILU Soothe Healing Balm.
What cannabis topicals actually are
A topical is any cannabis or hemp extract carried in something you rub on: a cream, a wax-based balm, a water- or alcohol-based gel, or a pump spray. The delivery method is the whole point of the category. You are putting the extract on a specific patch of skin instead of sending it through your lungs or your digestive system, so the experience has nothing in common with smoking a joint or eating a gummy.
That also means the two big questions people have about cannabis — how strong is it, and how long until it kicks in — work differently here. There is no onset curve to wait out the way there is with edibles, and no inhalation involved at all.
The short version
- Topicals are applied to skin, not inhaled or eaten.
- CBD topicals are non-intoxicating.
- Format — balm, gel, spray, cream — mostly changes texture and coverage.
- ILU’s line runs from CBD skincare to the Deep Re-Leaf gel, spray and balm.
The ILU lineup
ILU is one of the topical brands Bud Cargo carries. The range covers a few different formats:
- ILU Nourish CBD Face Cream — CBD-infused facial moisturiser, the most conventional skincare product in the line. In stock.
- ILU Soothe Healing Balm — a thicker, wax-based balm that stays put where you apply it. In stock.
- ILU Deep Re-Leaf Gel — lighter texture, absorbs quickly.
- ILU Deep Re-Leaf Spray — pump format, useful for wider or harder-to-reach areas.
- ILU Deep Re-Leaf Muscle & Joint Balm — the largest format in the range.
Stock on the Deep Re-Leaf products moves; check the product pages for current availability.
Choosing a format
There is no better or worse format here, just different textures. A balm is wax-based, so it sits on the surface and does not spread far — good when you want to be precise. A gel absorbs faster and feels lighter, which some people prefer if they are getting dressed straight afterwards. A spray gives you coverage without rubbing anything in, which is the practical choice for a shoulder blade or the back of a calf. A face cream is formulated as skincare first, with the cannabinoid as one ingredient among several.
How people use them
Apply a small amount to clean, dry, unbroken skin and give it time. Wash your hands afterwards unless the area you treated is your hands. Follow the label on the specific product rather than a general rule, because concentrations differ a lot between a face cream and a muscle balm. Do not apply topicals to broken skin, and if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, talk to a pharmacist or physician before adding any cannabis product to your routine.
Store them the way you would any cream: cool, dry, out of direct sun, and out of reach of children and pets.
CBD or THC?
Both exist in topical form. CBD topicals are non-intoxicating, which is why they show up in ordinary skincare formats like face cream. THC topicals applied to unbroken skin are generally not associated with intoxication either, because the cannabinoids act locally rather than entering the bloodstream. Transdermal patches are a separate category — they are specifically engineered to cross the skin barrier, and they behave differently. If cannabinoid content matters to you, read the individual product page rather than assuming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cannabis topical?
A topical is a cream, balm, gel or spray infused with cannabis extract that you apply directly to the skin instead of inhaling or swallowing it.
Do cannabis topicals get you high?
CBD topicals are non-intoxicating. THC topicals applied to unbroken skin are generally not associated with intoxication either, because the cannabinoids act locally rather than entering the bloodstream the way inhaled or ingested cannabis does. Transdermal patches are a different category and are designed to cross the skin barrier.
What is the difference between a balm, a gel and a spray?
It is mostly texture and coverage. Balms are wax-based, thicker and stay where you put them. Gels absorb faster and feel lighter. Sprays cover a wider area without rubbing, which suits spots that are awkward to reach.
How much should I apply?
Start with a small amount on a small area, follow the label, and give it time before reapplying. Everyone’s skin absorbs differently, so there is no universal dose.
Are ILU topicals CBD or THC?
ILU makes both. The Nourish line is CBD-based skincare; the Deep Re-Leaf line is a gel, spray and balm format. Check the individual product page for the cannabinoid content of each.
Where to buy ILU topicals in Canada
Bud Cargo ships topicals Canada-wide by mail order, with the same flat-rate shipping and free-shipping threshold as the rest of the catalogue. The two ILU products in stock right now are the Nourish CBD Face Cream and the Soothe Healing Balm. You can browse the wider menu on the shop page.
