Are you looking for the most effective way to prolong your Delta 8 shelf life? Learning to store Delta 8 can ensure it doesn’t lose potency. After all, as with anything you buy, you want to get the most from spending your hard-earned money. 

When it comes to how to store D8 THC products, the method has a lot to do with keeping the product from oxidizing. Elements like heat, exposure to air for a long time, humidity, contamination, etc., all contribute to oxidation. 

With that in mind, here is some guidance for storing your Delta 8 THC products. 

Oral Delta 8 THC Products

Scroll through different types of oral Delta 8 products and discover how to store each type correctly. 

Tinctures

Delta 8 THC Tinctures combine Delta 8 with a carrier like MCT oil. By combining the cannabinoid with a carrier oil, tinctures can last for years, unopened. However, you need to store your tinctures away from heat and light.

Sunlight directly affects the cannabinoids in your tincture and diminishes their effectiveness overtime. So, before and after you open the tincture bottle, be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight. 

The same thing goes for heat. Extreme heat will not only diminish the effectiveness of the Delta 8 THC inside, but it will also break down the carrier oil within the bottle. Therefore, you want to keep your tinctures in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

So, what’s the secret to how to store Delta 8 distillate tinctures? 

Some users have had good results keeping their tinctures in the refrigerator. We agree that this is a great idea. Just understand that your oil will be slightly thicker when you pull the bottle out to use it. If, for some reason, you need to keep your tincture available for years, you can freeze it. However, you may find some degradation inconsistency once it is thawed.

Once you open your bottle of tincture, another element that will affect the cannabinoids within the oil is air. Therefore, make sure that you screw the cap of the bottle on tightly after every use.

Softgels

Softgels are also affected by heat and light. Like with tinctures, sunlight can break down the Delta 8 THC within the softgel. 

Heat is especially harmful to softgels. Not only will heat break down the cannabinoids inside the softgel, but excessive heat may also melt the gel casing itself, causing it to stick to other capsules or deteriorate to the point of bursting. 

Keep your softgels in a cool, dark place and close the top of their container tightly.

Edibles

First, let’s understand how long does Delta 8 gummies last. Delta 8 gummies have a shelf life range of one year and one year and a half. However, some cannabis brands have a much lower shelf life. 

Edibles like our Delta 8 THC Cosmic Rings have a gummy texture. Learning how to store Delta 8 gummies effectively is key to ultimately preserving their delightfully chewy exterior. This is because the texture is produced using gelatin to give it that wonderful consistency. However, like with anything gelatin, excessive heat will cause the product to melt. 

To be sure, leaving your bottle of gummies in a hot car will likely result in one large, single gummy. Make sure you keep your edibles in a cool place to not only protect against melting but also protect the quality of the Delta 8 THC that is contained within each delicious bite.

Daylight and air can also affect the quality of your gummy, as they cannot only affect the consistency of the treat, but can also degrade the Delta 8 THC as well. Keep your gummies in a dark place with the container lid tightly sealed. Many people keep their gummies in a refrigerator to keep them cool and dark. 

One consideration to keep in mind when deciding how to store D8 gummies is the fact that these edibles are brightly colored and tasty. In other words, they look and taste a lot like candy. This can be an issue if you have children in your household. Because of this, it is recommended that you keep your Delta 8 THC edibles in a cool, dark, and dry environment as well as either in a locked container or cabinet – anywhere out of reach of little hands.

Inhalants

Delta 8 products can be smoked through vapes, prerolls, dabs, etc. Here’s how to lengthen your Delta 8 inhalant’s life for each product category type. 

Vape

How to store Delta 8 carts?

Vape cartridges like our Delta 8 THC Hemp Derived Cartridge degrade very little over time. When properly stored, these cartridges can achieve an even longer shelf life, maintaining their efficacy and flavor for extended periods. However, when it comes to storing Delta 8 inhalants, you still want to store them in a dark and cool place, as heat and sunlight can still affect the potency of the cannabinoids in the vaping solution. 

Also, extreme heat has been known to destabilize vape batteries and sometimes cause them to explode. So be sure not to leave your vape pen in the glove compartment of a hot car.

Preroll

Prerolls consist of phytocannabinoid-rich hemp flower wrapped in smokable paper. This combination makes it necessary to keep your prerolls away from moisture, which can make it taste bad. 

Too much moisture will introduce mold to the flower. It is also recommended that you not keep your prerolls in the refrigerator, as this may also cause them to become moist. Keeping your prerolls in the freezer is also never recommended because the freezing process will significantly harm the flower in the preroll.

Heat is another factor that may damage the flower in your preroll. Not only will storing your preroll in excessive heat diminish its effectiveness, but too much heat can also cause the flower to mold. To properly store hemp flower, it tends to enjoy temperatures somewhere between 77 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

No matter where you keep your prerolls, the best container to store them in is something made of glass. Mason jars are ideal because they are tightly sealed, and some retailers have special glass containers that pull the air out of sealed jars. Glass actually cures the flower contained in your preroll while it protects the flower against moisture.

📚 You Might Want to Read Delta 8 prerolls are thought to be the milder alternative to Delta 9 THC smokables, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Learn its production process, recommended dosage, shelf-life longevity, and more in this ultimate guide.

Shatter

If you are not going to use your Delta 8 THC shatter within the next week, it is recommended that you first wrap it in non-stick paper (your shatter usually comes with this, but wax paper will do), then place it in a ziplock bag and place that bag into a glass container. Place this container in a cool, dark, dry place. This will protect the potency of your shatter and also against hair and other environmental elements that may stick to it.

Final Thoughts

Recognizing how to store Delta 8 correctly goes a long way toward keeping your product fresh. Proper Delta 8 storage ensures that every product, from tinctures to edibles, delivers the maximum benefits. 

We at The Hemp Doctor, America’s Premier Hemp & CBD Dispensary, want to not only provide you with the best hemp products on the market today, but we also want you to be able to get the most “bang for your buck.” 

Hence, our products are sealed for freshness and we also offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. You may return the product with a full refund in case it’s not at par with your expectations. 

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