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Keep one of these soothing muscle relievers handy—your body will thank you!
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Whether you pushed yourself to the limit at the gym or are just feeling stiff and sore from life’s daily routine, your body deserves a little TLC. From creams to gels to balms, apply one of these top-rated muscle rubs to ease your sore muscles and aching joints.
Lather Muscle Ease Pain Relief Gel with Botanicals
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Natural, fast-acting, and easy to use, this gel from Lather is the complete package. Plant-based ingredients, such as aloe vera and witch hazel, soothe your problem areas, while camphor and menthol cool and warm to ease aches and pains. It works so well that you’ll have a hard time believing the formula is natural and gentle on your skin!
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Arnicare Gel Muscle Rub
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Massage this gel into your skin to help reduce any swelling or pain you may have from an overuse injury. The best part? It has no scent and isn’t greasy, so you can even put it on before work or a date. It’s great for sensitive skin, too!
BIOFREEZE Cold Therapy Pain Relief Gel
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This paraben-free option has both fast- and long-acting effects, so you’ll get long-lasting relief from muscle and joint pains. The menthol has a rather pleasant odor that dissipates quickly, leaving your aching body feeling cool and calm.
doTERRA Deep Blue Rub
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Not only does this gel cool and soothe your aching muscles and joints, it also moisturizes your skin, thanks to a blend of essential oils mixed into the rub. And as the name implies, this gel will target the deep spots that others have a hard time reaching.
Badger Balm Sore Muscle Rub
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The blend of the main ingredients here—cayenne and ginger — form a warming sensation around your problem area. The heat that this rub generates will RW+ Membership Benefits, Reasons You Sweat Like Crazy in Your Sleep.
JASON Cooling Minerals & Tea Tree Muscle Pain Therapy
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Rub this organic balm over areas of your body that feel sore, then let the natural ingredients like tea tree oil, menthol, and even avocado start chipping away at muscle pain.
Natureplex Ultra Strength Muscle Rub
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If you’re constantly pushing your limits, you should always be prepared for the aftermath. Throw these tubes into your gym, travel, and even work bag, so you can use them when you’re sore. The menthol and methyl salicylate will work magic on even the sorest of muscles!
Rock Sauce Roll-On Muscle Relief
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Putting this muscle rub on your body is like a challenge to see what degree of cold your body can tolerate in order to expedite recovery, because this formula gets as cold as an ice bath in no time! We especially love how it comes in this neat roll-on tube, so your hands stay clean when you put it on.
Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel Topical Analgesic
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Three powerful, pain-killing ingredients, which include menthol, methyl salicylate, and camphor, work together to fight aches and pains. A small amount can ease your muscles for up to eight hours, and surprisingly, this gel leaves absolutely no trace behind!
Sombra Warm Therapy Natural Pain Relieving Gel
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With an orange scent and a texture that resembles whipped pudding, you'll be pleasantly surprised to know that this product is made from natural ingredients. This means that it’s not greasy and it won’t stain your clothes. It will, however, warm quickly when you rub it on, helping relieve inflammation and minor pains.
Tiger Balm Fast Relief Muscle Rub Topical Analgesic Cream
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