IRWIN NATURALS REVIEW 2022

IRWIN NATURALS REVIEW 2022

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Many companies deal in CBD, and Irwin Naturals is one of them. It offers full-spectrum CBD products, which give users the full entourage effect of CBD, CBN, CBG, and other cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other versatile compounds. Its extracts can be consumed as capsules, topicals, and tinctures with THC. It also offers broad-spectrum extracts that offer the same effect without THC. Irwin Naturals deals in many products, specifically hundreds, where some are manufactured by other companies while some are Irwin-manufactured products. What does Irwin Naturals offer? What are the pros and cons of the brand? Here is our full 2022 review for the brand; read it to get the answers to these questions.

About the Company

Irwin Naturals has been in the market for years since launching in 1994, although it’s until recently that the brand started catching the eyes of many, so we decided to review it. Its founder and Executive chairman is Klee Irwin, hence the name Irwin Naturals. Its headquarters are in Beethoven, Los Angeles. According to the website, the company is more like an herbal supplement brand that deals in multiple products that support wellness and health. It uses ingredients such as Yohimbe, Caralluma, and green tea, which are increasingly being studied for their weight loss benefits. In fact, 34 products in the brand’s portfolio support weight loss; although they are not all CBD products but CBD is an ingredient in some of the items. Irwin is a brand of its own; it combines many ingredients with CBD to help consumers shake off weight fast.

Irwin Naturals does not reveal so much information about it. In fact, looking through its About Us section, you will realize the section lacks in this important detail. Rather, what’s there sounds more like a mission statement. As part of reviewing brands that deal in CBD products, we look at Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings and complaints. Irwin Naturals has no complaints registered under BBB, neither is it BBB-accredited. As such, it has a BBB score of NR (Not Rated). Besides, we also look at Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings or registration. Like with BBB, Irwin Naturals is not registered with FDA, nor does it have warnings from FDA.

Specs

Many companies deal in CBD products today. However, each has its unique specifications that define its operational frameworks. The following are true for Irwin Naturals;

  • The total CBD concentration per product ranges from 40 mg to 2100 mg
  • Consumption methods for extracts include topicals, tinctures, and capsules
  • Edible products guarantee taste through the multiple flavors
  • The extraction method that strips CBD from the hemp surface is the clean and safe CO2 method
  • Extracts cost between $5.95 and $69.99
  • The average price point per mg CBD is $0.2 to $0.8
  • Extracts come in full- and broad-spectrum formulations, meaning they offer full entourage effect without and with THC, respectively
  • No discounts are given the military veterans
  • A 60-day money-back guarantee offers full refunds when clients’ claims are justified
  • Business shipping takes 7-10 days
  • The hemp plants used are USA-sourced
  • MCT and hempseed oils used to increase bioavailability
  • Contaminant-free products
  • Customer service contact details include a physical address and a phone number
  • Free shipping is offered for orders worth $49 and above
  • Shipping happens to all the USA states and the territories

Transparency

Irwin Naturals strives to be transparent in its operations. For the hundreds of products in its portfolio, the company conducts potency and 3rd party purity tests, at least for most of the products. This quality and control requirement ensures potencies indicated on the labels tie in with the actual contents. Besides, potency tests check that THC concentration equals or is less than the 0.3% threshold accepted by the Farm Bill. All Natural Irwins’ products, including the full-spectrum ones, had less than 0.3% THC.

Furthermore, the brand posts the lab results online through its website. We clicked the product pages to get the reports for individual products, and the certificate of analysis (CoA) page gave access to all reports. However, access is limited to keying in the batch number of the ordered product. Consequently, if you do not, for whatever reason, have a batch number, you will not access the results.

What sets Irwin Naturals apart?

With so many CBD brands in the cannabis space and each claiming to offer the best quality CBD products, many are confused. Consequently, you may want to know what sets a brand apart. In the case of Irwin Naturals, there is a lot to be desired. First, the company does not offer unrealistic promises as most CBD brands do. All it says for all its products is that it supports health and wellness; nothing more, nothing less. Secondly, the brand offers a 60-day money-back guarantee which dissatisfied clients can take advantage of, file claims, and receive full refunds when the claims are justified. Third, Irwin Naturals offers free shipping to the USA and its territories. Of course, many other companies have this provision, with some even charging more for the arrangement, and Irwin did not want to be left behind.

Manufacturing Process

Irwin Naturals does not come out clean about where it sources its hemp. However, it claims that it offers the best CBD products that support health and wellness. Besides, it does not come out clean through its website about the extraction method it uses to strip CBD oil from hemp surface. However, after our due diligence, we realized that it uses the safe CO2 extraction method touted as safe in the cannabis space. This technique eliminates unwanted compounds and leaves behind useful compounds that support CBD function. Besides, it leaves no solvents or chemicals behind. Irwin Naturals produces full- and broad-spectrum CBD extracts and takes them for potency and purity tests as part of quality and control regulations governing the cannabis space. After the tests, the extracts are ready for sale and await orders.

 Range of Products

The following are the CBD products you expect to find on the Irwin Naturals website;

i.Irwin Naturals CBD Tinctures

Irwin Naturals CBD Tinctures

Irwin Naturals sells CBD oils that pack 250 mg of full-spectrum CBD. This means that they offer full entourage effect of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, but not without THC equal to or less than 0.3%. They feature at least 4 flavors, including peppermint, turmeric, unflavored, and chocolate.

ii.Irwin Naturals Soft Gelcaps

Irwin Naturals Soft Gelcaps

Irwin Naturals soft gelcaps pack 1000 mg of CBD. They come in full-spectrum formulations and feature many other CBD supplements. The brand does not state whether the capsules are vegan or not.

iii.Irwin Naturals CBD Topicals

Irwin Naturals CBD Topicals

Irwin Naturals also has a CBD topical line. It consists of CBD balm, gel, and cream. They all pack 1000 mg CBD and cost $54.99. The CBD gels and creams are formulated with arnica to boost CBD effects.

What We Like About the Company

While reviewing Irwin Naturals, we identified several aspects we liked about this company. For instance;

  • Irwin Naturals deals in broad- and full-spectrum products, allowing users to enjoy full entourage effects of terpenes, flavonoids, phytochemicals, CBD, and other cannabinoids, with or without THC
  • The average price range of $5.95 and $69.99 is well within the market range, attracting many clients
  • The prices are, in fact, lower than many competing brands
  • There are no FDA warnings or BBB complaints about Irwin Naturals
  • Irwin Naturals keeps expanding in research daily, specifically in CBD
  • The company has hundreds of CBD products, and although some are not manufactured by Irwin Naturals, they offer a client a wide selection from which to choose
  • Irwin Naturals has a free shipping arrangement, which delivers orders worth $49 and above
  • Using the CO2 extraction method to strip CBD oils from the hemp surface allows the company to provide its clients with solvent and chemical-free products, which is why the method is regarded safe in the CBD space
  • This method also results in products with enhanced absorption, bioavailability, and potency
  • Most products in the brand’s inventory were free of contaminants, assuring consumers of the safety of the products they consume
  • The 60-day money guarantee accepts complaints from dissatisfied clients and offers them a full refund when the claims are justified
  • All products offered by Irwin Naturals had less than 0.3% THC, which is well within the 0.3% threshold set by the Farm Bill of 2018
  • Irwin Naturals conducts rigorous 3rd party tests for product purity and potency and posts the results only, but you can only view them if you have a batch number and key it in
  • Handling and shipping fees of $6.95 are fairly expensive, especially when you are paying for an item or just any other single product

What We Don’t Like About the Company

Everything has a flip side, and Irwin Naturals is no exception. The brand boasts several strongholds, but it still has room for improvement. We did not like the following about the company;

  • Irwin Naturals does not offer CBD isolates for those who want exclusive CBD products without a tint or THC nor other cannabinoids, or terpenes and flavonoids
  • The average price point of $0.2 to $0.6 is slightly higher than what other CBD brands of the same caliber offer
  • Discounts by the brand are limited to email subscriptions; there is a need to expand on discounts to help the esteemed clients save a few more bucks
  • You can only reach the customer care desk of the brand via an email address or a phone number; the official website does not have an instant messaging feature for getting responses in real-time.
  • You cannot access the lab reports and the CoA unless you have a batch number for the product in question

Our Verdict

Looking at everything about Irwin Naturals, including the pros and cons of this brand, we can generally say it’s a good company that we can recommend. Its line is all about promoting health and wellness, and it does not make unrealistic promises. Besides, it’s among the few brands that use CBD and incorporate it with other weight loss ingredients to support people’s weight loss quest. It offers CBD capsules, tinctures, and topicals in broad- and full-spectrum formulations. It’s currently undertaking more research, specifically in CBD. However, its About Us section is not elaborate, and the brand needs to improve it, potentially helping itself win an even larger loyal customer base.

Elena Ognivtseva
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I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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