Stephen Marley Launches Plant-Based CBD Personal Care Line

Dec.14.2022
Stephen Marley Launches Plant-Based CBD Personal Care Line
Stephen Marley releases plant-based Kx Family Care, featuring CBD-infused Hair and Beard Oil, Pain Relief Balm, and more.

On Monday, Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley launched a product line called Kx Family Care, which is a plant-based CBD personal care collection that utilizes the benefits of cannabis and other herbs traditionally used in Jamaica.


The debut series features limited holiday packages containing two products: a versatile hair and beard oil, and a pain relief balm both infused with full spectrum CBD oil, known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.


These two products also contain sunflower oil, vitamin E, and linoleic acid, which have antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage and maintain its natural barrier. They also contain black seed oil, sapodilla fruit extracts, and star apple, which are widely used in Jamaican culture for their regenerative properties.


For example, Jamaican black castor oil comes from the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, which is rich in antioxidants and offers various health benefits.


Kx Family Care is a natural progression for me, due to my passion for the cannabis plant and its various uses," said founder Stephen Marley. "This brand is authentic in every way, from the natural infusion of Jamaican plants in our products, to the eco-friendly wood and glass packaging we use. Our goal is centered on family, natural health, sustainability, and respect for the many uses of the cannabis plant.


Kx Family Care is the multi-generational personal-care product branch of Kaya Lifestyle, owned and operated by Marley. Kaya Lifestyle also hosts Kaya Fest, a music and education cannabis advocacy festival.


Marley joined the CEO and co-founder Shelly O'Neill to spend three years researching and developing a plant-based, multipurpose product designed specifically for busy families. Marley believes that marijuana is just like any other useful herb. "Marijuana is an herb, like mint or sage, that can cure many diseases and provide spiritual enlightenment," Marley told the cultural magazine in 2018.


The idea for Kx Family Care arose while O'Neill and Marley were working together at Kaya Fest, a world music festival organized by Marley to promote education surrounding the various uses of the cannabis plant. The term "Kaya" is a Jamaican slang word for herb, derived from the Caribbean English word "kayakiit," meaning a type of herb.


Experience Marley's cannabis products firsthand: Kx Family Care's pop-up store will be opening on specific dates during Stephen Marley's upcoming Old Soul Tour - Unplugged 2023.


We are pleased to introduce the first all-natural, cannabis-based personal care brand that is safe and effective for the entire family," said founder Stephen Marley. "We look forward to giving our customers a firsthand experience of the Kx Family Care pop-up store at the specific date of The Old Soul Tour - Unplugged in 2023.


The company stated that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require basic safety testing on ingredients in personal care products. These products often contain toxic ingredients that can harm the skin and hair.


The company also maintains its commitment to the environment in its packaging.


Kx Family Care aims to utilize eco-friendly materials including hemp plastic to showcase the various uses of the cannabis plant and reduce plastic waste, according to its website. Inspired by Jamaica's nickname as the "land of wood and water," the company captures the essence by using biodegradable wood and glass in its packaging. Kx also spreads love by supporting different charitable organizations every quarter with a portion of its sales revenue.


Several siblings and family members of Marley have ventured into the CBD or cannabis business, including Ziggy and Damian.



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