What Are Cannabis Topicals? Salves, sprays, oils, lotions, creams, transdermal patches, balms… there are what common cannabis topicals look like. They’re essentially skin care and wellness products that are applied to the skin to serve many different purposes: from cosmetic to first-aid, muscle recovery, and skincare. Some of the conditions they are made to treat include overall skin health, psoriasis, eczema, acne, nerve pain, anti-aging, muscle pain, itch, migraines, burns, dry skin, and more. Lubricant oils can also be used to increase sexual pleasure and reduce pain caused by sex.