You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete – or even a gym-goer – to suffer from muscle and joint pain. LATHER’s Muscle Ease ($16) is a topical, pain-relieving gel that draws on natural botanicals and centuries-old plant extracts to soothe the aches and pains associated with sore muscles, backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains.
Muscle Ease works to reduce pain using cold and heat therapy. Muscle pain can be caused by microscopic tears that happen during a workout. Heat brings blood flow to the affected area, repairing damaged fibers and temporarily reducing pain. Camphor and menthol cool the area, which reduces the ability of nerves to conduct pain stimuli; capsaicin is a natural heating ingredient found in chili peppers that has been used successfully in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Because sometimes cuts and bruising may accompany muscle soreness, additional ingredients are included to treat tender skin. Antiseptic witch hazeland grapefruit seed extract cleanse and purify, while aloe vera and yucca extract soothe and heal. Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, green tea extract protects against cell damage, and rose water extract stimulates the skin, further increasing blood flow to the affected areas.
Muscle Ease retails for only $16.00 and can be purchased at their website www.lather.com
