Topicals are cannabis-infused products intended to be applied locally and absorbed slowly through the skin. They are intended to be non-psychoactive (with the exception of Transdermals) and most beneficial for application to the immediate area. Some topicals may have an accelerated absorption formula, but they typically have a gradual onset of approximately 30 min. The surface-level nature of topicals causes the cannabinoids to never enter the body, but remain on the skin. Because of this, therapeutic effects can be experienced for a few hours, but may need reapplication for sustained effects. — Description courtesy of Jane