CBD Beauty Sprouting Up Left And Right, From Skin Care To Toothpaste And Dirty Grass Perfume
Executive Summary
Despite current risks in an uncertain legal environment, the opportunity for CBD-infused cosmetics at a time of rocketing interest in all things cannabis is proving too great for many companies to resist.
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