In 1960 I met a man in Miami Beach who changed my life forever: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam of Israel. He was a pioneer in the field of cannabis research and the first person to elucidate the chemical structure of Cannabidiol, also known as CBD.

Back then, CBD was thought to have no medicinal uses. Dr. Mechoulam’s work laid the foundations for future scientists to show that CBD is an effective treatment for childhood epilepsy and pain associated with multiple sclerosis.

If you ask me, they’ve only scratched the surface. My customers at Sher-Ray Organic Skin Care have been telling me for years that my Ladybug Hemp CBD products have remarkable pain-relieving properties. I’m told they help with anxiety, too.

You don’t have to take my word for it. Please read testimonials from satisfied customers, including a board-certified doctor of internal medicine, at ladybughemp.com/testimonials.

I only buy organic CBD extract from Oregon and Colorado and each batch comes with an official Certificate of Analysis, known as a COA. That alone would satisfy most CBD manufacturers but I meticulously retest the extracts with Juniper Analytics, a Bend-based leader in the cannabis testing industry. That means I can confidently say that Ladybug Hemp CBD products contain only trace amounts of Delta-9 THC (less than 0.009%) and are free from harsh chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, solvents and dyes. There’s no buzz, no high, and no psychoactive ingredient.

Once I centrifuge an extract I’m proud to put my name on, I run it through a continuous vacuum vortex system that infuses it with therapeutic-grade essential oils and minerals from all over the world. This patented alternative to blade mixing prevents damage to the organic molecules that give CBD its potent healing properties. Arnica and manuka are added for their naturally therapeutic qualities then the final formulas are packed in biophotonic Miron violet glass bottles that block out harmful rays. This innovative packaging allows us to keep chemical preservatives out of our product. A government study of top CBD products showed that 11 out of 17 actually contained no CBD, probably due to poor packaging methods. In fact, CBD products that aren’t stored in biophotonic glass lose 4% of their potency every 10 days!

This attention to detail dictates everything we do at Sher-Ray Organic Skin Care and it’s the reason we’re able to deliver a product that has people raving. Our formulas offer tremendous anti-inflammatory and age-defying benefits. Whether you’re looking for a gentle eye cream with a minimal amount of CBD or a powerful salve for full-throttle pain relief, we have a product that’s right for you.

Stop by our new Bend location at 727 NE Greenwood Ave. (next to Planet Fitness) and shop our entire collection of Ladybug Hemp CBD products at ladybughemp.com/shop.