We chat with Denise Tam, founder of Hong Kong’s CBD lifestyle brand Heavens Please, to learn more about her brand and why CBD can potentially benefit our health
The buzz around CBD (aka cannabidiol) is picking up momentum in Hong Kong’s beauty and wellness scenes and it shows no sign of slowing down. For the unacquainted, CBD is known as a chemical compound that can be found in both in both hemp and cannabis plants—one of the hottest trends in cannabis that already made evident by the headlines in America a few years ago.
Often touted as a magical elixir with a wide range of applications in personal care and food industry, CBD comes in many different forms, including oils, balms, serums, and even gummies, beers and coffees. You’ve also likely been hearing its many wonderful health benefits... but how exactly does it work, and does it even legal in Hong Kong? We talk to Denise Tam, founder of Hong Kong’s pioneering CBD brand Heavens Please, who shares the story behind her brand and tips on how to incorporate the powerful ingredient into our wellness routine.
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You’re not only the founder of Heavens Please, but also the co-founder of Oh CBD Beer—Asia’s first CBD beer brand. What drove you to start your businesses in the CBD field?
I had always been interested in plants—their magical and therapeutic uses fascinate me. My partner Terry and I came across the genus species Cannabis Sativa and we learnt about the entheogenic use of cannabis. I was experiencing anxiety and depression at that time and I found CBD especially effective in alleviating these symptoms. We then went on to do more research and started introducing CBD to our friends and families, and we have also seen great results on everyone in improving their quality of life.
After investigating local laws and regulations, we decided to bring CBD to Hong Kong because it is a wonderful compound that we see great opportunities in making people’s lives better. As the world and the public has an increasing awareness of sustainable living and steering away from traditional pharmaceuticals to sought for a more natural alternative way of healing, we think it was the right time to introduce phytocannabinoids to Hong Kong. We all need something to elevate our stress and cope with what is happening in life, it was some of the most difficult times we endure here back in 2019.