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Wintergreen® products should be used prior to their expiration date as the active ingredients may not be as effective in expired products.

Women who are pregnant, or think they may be pregnant, should check with their healthcare professional before using Wintergreen® products.

All Wintergreen® products can be used for children over 12 years of age. For children 12 years or younger, parents should ask a doctor.

The aim of any warm up exercise, prep massage or warming agent is to boost blood circulation throughout the body, to warm up the muscles to make them looser, more flexible and less prone to soft tissue injuries.

This cream activates and starts warming your muscles only when your body begins moving and sweating. The heat effect is due to the interaction of liquid pepper extract and menthol with nerve receptors as your body temperature rises. The warming intensifies with increased body heat, keeping you warmer for extended periods, making it ideal for very cold conditions or night games. Note that sun exposure may also enhance the heating sensation. Start by applying a small amount to assess your body's reaction during exercise—you can always add more if needed.

A cold shower, cold water, cold cloth or ice over the area will help to lessen the effects and as the body temperature goes down the heat will lessen as well. As with any product with liquid pepper extract or menthol, keep away from eyes and only for external use.

For Athletes, spray it on in the morning or before training and again at night or after training to have the benefit of the analgesic pain relieving effect on the area that is sore or has a lot of cartilage wear and tear. These would be areas like the knees, ankles or lower back, hips, shoulders, neck, wrists or hands. 

For non athletes, or those with arthritis, use it as needed to help with joint mobility and pain relief or after an operation (e.g. knee operation) to improve mobility, relieve pain and inflammation. Use it first thing in the morning and then up to two or three times during the day if necessary. The sensation should last for 1 to 3 hours at a time.

Chondroitin is a vital part of cartilage, giving it elasticity by helping it retain water. Chondroitin helps to prevent the breakdown of collagen in the joints and decreases the effects of wear and tear on the joints.

(Chondroitin sulfate comes either from animal sources such as shark or cow cartilage or is made in a lab, so it is not a shellfish extract (as glucosamine is), but if anyone does have a shellfish allergy and they have any reaction such as hives or itching, best to stop using the product and consult a doctor).

No, Give the bottle a good shake, spray it on and let it absorb into the skin. You can feel the sensation of the joint support almost immediately because of the amount of menthol in the product. The menthol smell of the product is quite strong, so don’t spray too close to the eyes.

If you are allergic to menthol don’t use this product. It will result in normal allergic reactions like bad skin irritation, itching, swollen, red rashes and in severe cases, tightness in the chest and trouble breathing, which will need medical attention. Many Wintergreen® products contain menthol and it is always stated on the packaging. However some like the arnica oil and the magnesium range do not contain menthol and may be a better option to try.

The Ice Spray is to be used immediately or as soon as possible after a bad bump, bruise or sprain happens. The wintergreen oil starts to work on the inflammation, the menthol and the peppermint oil cause the injured area to go cold very quickly which helps alleviate a lot of initial pain. Only use on skin that is not lacerated or open in any way as it will burn if the spray gets into a cut. For added benefit and to keep the injured area colder for longer, spray Ice Spray on before putting an ice pack over the bruised/ swelling area, again this is to prolong the cold sensation, to keep the area pain free for longer.

Ice spray is also a great support/recovery product to cool down the legs after a long cycle or run, it helps to bring the body temperature down in very warm conditions. While the wintergreen oil and menthol help alleviate any minor niggling aches and pains or inflammation that may have flared up while exercising.

One can use the ice spray every 3 to 4 hours after the initial injury to help alleviate pain.

The Menthol Hot Gel is hot and cold therapy in a tube, meaning it’s great for recovery after a training session. Rubbing the gel on sore joints after training or rehab will help with the anti-inflammatory and analgesic response thanks to the amount of wintergreen oil and menthol in the product. Rubbing the Menthol Hot Gel lightly over muscles after a training session or shower will cool the muscles down (like the Ice Spray does after a cycle or run) and besides working on alleviating inflammation or pain, will leave the body feeling refreshed. However, Menthol Hot Gel also has an extra benefit, as if you have a muscle spasm it can be massaged deeply into the tight muscle and the wintergreen oil will work on the anti-inflammatory response while the menthol will heat up the area, improving blood circulation to the muscle helping it to loosen up as well as lessening the pain while it is loosening up.

Friction Barrier Cream contains tea tree oil which is an antiseptic, anti-fungal, antibacterial oil, so it is acting as a treatment to help clean the skin of impurities, which may sting if the skin is irritated or chafed. The shea butter in the cream will help lessen the chafing and the more the cream is used as a barrier the softer and less chafed the area should become, so the stinging or burning sensation should get a lot less or disappear completely.

Magnesium Spray can be used on any area that you tend to cramp in, either before you start training, as a preventative or during your training if you feel cramping starting to occur, or after a training session if you know you have sweated a lot and the muscles have cramped or feel they may want to.

Magnesium sulfate, the active ingredient in Magnesium Spray, (which is like sea salt) when sprayed straight on to the skin when the pores are open because the body is hot from exercising, allows the pure magnesium to enter the body and replenish the magnesium sulfate / salts we lose when we sweat. The reason this works faster than a pill is because it doesn’t have to go through the whole digestive tract, it can just go straight into the bloodstream and muscles where it is needed, mainly to alleviate cramping, but also to prevent muscle fatigue.

You may not feel anything, but you may feel a slight tingling sensation as it enters the pores. No pain, just tingling.

No, just spray it over the targeted area. It is water based and any residue will evaporate quickly.

Due to the presence of essential oils like Rosemary—known for its benefits in reducing muscle stiffness, minimizing lactic acid buildup, and promoting energy—there are certain contraindications for use. Rosemary oil, while beneficial for athletes and individuals with low blood pressure, is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 12, or individuals with high blood pressure, as it can elevate blood pressure levels. Additionally, those with epilepsy or diabetes should avoid using this oil due to its essential oil composition. For these individuals, we recommend trying alternative products like Magnesium Lotion or Magnesium Gel as safer massage options

If you have none of the contraindications listed above and if you don’t have sensitive skin, then there is no reason not to put a few drops in the bath, between 6 to 10/12 drops is the norm as the water will dilute the oil further. So try a few at first and build it up.

Soaking for 10 minutes or more in a warm bath with a half or full sachet of Hot Muscle Soak with its combination of mustard seed powder, wintergreen, eucalyptus and camphor oil creates an aromatic, warming, recovery blend. Great after a heavy exercise session, as it reduces inflammation, relieves aches and pains in the joints and relaxes the muscles speeding up the body’s recovery time.

The heat from the soak can be intense but really improves blood circulation, allowing the body to sweat it out, eliminate toxins like lactic acid, reducing the effects of DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness), with the added benefit of being a strong decongestant, clearing blocked sinuses and a tight chest, and aiding in better sleep, leaving the body feeling warm, relaxed and rejuvenated. Very important to stay hydrated as you will sweat a lot when using this soak.

The whole Magnesium Range is aimed at replenishing magnesium lost while sweating, alleviating cramping and muscle fatigue, reducing inflammation and pain, improving muscle, bone and nerve health and overall health for your body and mind. 

Magnesium Gel is a lovely alternative to massage with if you tend to be a cramp- er, especially in the leg. It has the added benefit of wintergreen oil to alleviate inflammation and pain, along with arnica oil, which has healing properties that help reduce microfiber tears in the muscles which can occur after strenuous exercise and bruising.

For physios it is also a good alternative to use as a conducting gel, when doing ultrasound or sonar therapy on healing muscles and joints.

Magnesium Lotion can be used to massage with or as a daily moisturizer for the body, as it has wintergreen oil and arnica oil as well as Vitamin E oil which helps to hydrate dry skin and works on repairing skin from sun damage, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple. As it does contain wintergreen oil, there is a slight menthol, minty smell to the lotion.

Relax in a hot bath with a sachet of Magnesium Soak for 10 to 20 minutes. The body will warm up, improving circulation. The skin pores will open allowing easy absorption of the pure magnesium thus greatly decreasing muscle stiffness and fatigue which in turn will help the detox process. After the bath the benefits are long lasting, lessening the effects of DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness/ soreness) the following day. With regular use along with regular massage, there should be little to no cramping during or after training/ game in muscles.

Magnesium also has many mentally healing properties, reducing feelings of anxiety, stress and mental exhaustion along with the physical effects of a tension headache, leaving the whole body feeling more relaxed and calm, and when used at night aids in more peaceful, restful sleep by activating GABA, the neurotransmitter responsible for quieting down nerve activity and in so doing calming one on both a physical and mental level, leaving one feeling rejuvenated all-round.

Wintergreen Magnesium soak delivers a powerful combination of Magnesium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salt). Magnesium Chlorideis easily absorbed by the body to provide lasting relief from muscle soreness, joint pain, inflammation, and skin issues.Magnesium Sulfatesoothes muscle aches, detoxifies the body, promotes relaxation, and acts as a natural exfoliant for the skin.

YES! Many athletes are doing it and have given feedback that it enhances the effects of both soaks, leaving the body feeling warm, relaxed, less stiff and sore straight after and the following day, and helps with better sleep.

Can you use the soaks too often or at the wrong time?

As both soaks contain ingredients such as magnesium sulfate/Epsom salts which help the body to detox, it is not recommended to use a soak every single night. The body needs time to recover from a detox, get rid of lactic acid, rehydrate and build up to be at peak performance again. So, 2 to 3 times a week if you exercise often, cramp often or are very stiff after an intense training session is recommended to keep lactic acid build up in muscles to a minimum.

As an athlete it is also not recommended to use either soak the night before a big competition, as the body may still be in the detox phase the next day and may feel tired while it is building up to its peak again. Just as the body needs a day or two after a heavy training session to feel at its peak again, the same goes for the body after using the soak.

The soaks are best used straight after, or soon after rigorous exercise, to get the best recovery results.

Magnesium Soak can be used morning or night. In the morning, a soak is a great way to feel calm and rejuvenated while at night magnesium helps maintain healthy GABA levels aiding in a better night’s sleep.

The Hot Mustard Soak is best used after an intense training session to alleviate stiffness and soreness. After training in cold conditions, it adds an extra level of warmth to a bath.

As the Hot Mustard Soak heats up the body and relaxes tense muscles, it helps to relax the mind. The heat and consequent sweat helps the body to detox, so to give the body time to do this, it’s best to use in the evening.

Both the Magnesium Soak and the Hot Mustard Soak come in a packet with 5 pre-packed sachets in each. If you are not sure how your body will feel, then start by putting half a sachet in the bath, if that feels ok then use the full sachet from then on. If you want to use the Magnesium Soak and Hot Mustard Soak together, start by trying a half a sachet of each in the bath, if you like the effects, you can use a full sachet of each in a bath. For the best benefits the bath water should be nice and relaxing hot, but not boiling hot.

Be cautious of the Hot Mustard Soak while pregnant or breastfeeding as it contains a number of essential oils that are contraindicated for pregnancy and the intensity and heat of the soak may also be too much.

But there have been no studies to suggest that pregnant or breastfeeding women can’t bathe in Epsom salts and Magnesium Soak.