Vertly Cooling Recovery Spray Review
Vertly's CBD Spray Changed the Game on My Workout Recovery
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.
Despite being a firm advocate for CBD tea after a long, tough day, I will admit that I didn't have much faith in topical CBD products. I'd seen them heavily advertised and considered them somewhere in the range of gluten-free topical products — mostly pointless.
I'm not even very big on working out (especially during East Coast winters), but I do make sure I'm active daily to keep the endorphins up. Particularly in the cold temps, I do end up feeling more sore than usual, and I'm quick to use a heating pad to soothe my aches and pains.
But Vertly's Cooling Recovery Spray ($45) changed all that. The product arrived on my doorstep perfectly timed — right after I got back from my AM run. I was feeling particularly anxious and thought it a great day to try the spray post-shower and workout.
Vertly products are "handcrafted in Northern California" and are "100 percent clean." They indicate that their batches are made weekly, and I believe it. I'm super sensitive to intense smells in products, especially anything artificial, but what I loved best was the lightness and freshness of this scent. The peppermint and lavender are so soothing, and I felt calm from the very first application, as well as a wonderful cooling sensation as promised.
However, it was the organically grown hemp that had the strongest effect on me. I did not at all anticipate feeling anything from it, but I absolutely enjoyed a super calm post-spray effect. It carried me through the rest of my workday, even a hectic morning that included shuttling my toddler to daycare and a slew of emails to sort through.
I'm thrilled to know that Vertly has a barrage of additional CBD beauty products to enjoy — they also sent me the CBD infused lip butter ($20), and it has been contributing to my overall relaxed vibe — and I'm so excited to add more to my daily repertoire to keep the peace going.
