Faced with a sprained ankle or a muscle cramp, most of us will head to the freezer to grab a bag of frozen peas. Cold therapy is a long-standing favourite treatment, not just for the fitness community, but for anyone who has ever rolled an ankle or pulled a muscle.
When dealing with ongoing joint and muscle problems, you might be wise to look for a more sustainable approach. While effective, frozen peas certainly aren’t practical. You can’t take them with you on the go, and you’re going to have to be stationery while you apply them.
Surely there has to be a better way?
Topical solutions like freeze gel offer the same skin-deep cooling sensation of a cold compress, without the mess or inconvenience.
If you’re looking for the perfect product to help soothe aching muscles and ease joint pain, skip the chemical-laden options and opt for something natural and nourishing for your skin. HEMPE Ice Cooling Gel delivers a rush of cooling support, without the excessive chemical composition.
Not convinced this product is right for you? Read on to learn more about how cooling gels work, and what makes HEMPE Ice Cooling Gel different to alternatives.
Why Cooling Relief Works
First things first, why does cooling an affected joint or muscle help so much? When the body is injured, it responds with an inflammatory response. This increases blood flow to the area, increasing the temperature to help aid in recovery.
In the short term, this inflammation is useful as it lets the individual know that something is wrong. But with long-term conditions (tendinitis, bursitis or tenosynovitis, for example) this pain can be counter-productive.
By applying something cold to the affected area, the blood vessels constrict, slowing down blood flow. It will also temporarily reduce nerve activity, which can help to reduce pain.
If your pain and inflammation is related to an ongoing condition and is not an acute injury that needs medical attention, then it’s far more helpful to control the swelling and inflammation through cold therapy so that you can continue with your usual activity levels.
What is Freeze Gel?
Freeze gel is a unique product that can replicate the sensation of a cold compress or ice bath by simply applying a topical product to the skin. This cooling sensation is achieved with the help of essential oils.
If you’ve ever applied peppermint oil to your skin, you’ll know what this sensation feels like. This is caused by compounds in the essential oil that activate cold receptors in the skin called TRPM8. When activated, these receptors send a message to the brain that your body has experienced a change in temperature.
This triggers a receptor feedback loop that causes vasodilation – your blood vessels contract in response to the sensation. Without changing the temperature of your skin at all, the body is convinced that you’re experiencing the same sensation you would get from a cold compress.
Spotlight on HEMPE Ice CBD Cream
When searching for the right cooling gel for muscle or joint pain, you may come across well-known brands such as Voltarol and Deep Freeze. Voltarol offers a range of pain relief gels that use diclofenac, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), to help relieve pain. Deep Freeze is a widely available cooling gel that contains menthol alongside chemical compounds that create a gel consistency.
For those looking for something a little more natural and holistic, HEMPE Ice Gel offers a multi-active formula containing a wide range of essential oils and skin friendly ingredients.
This includes cooling menthol, eucalyptus, wild mint and clove. It also contains moisturising ingredients like hemp seed oil and vitamin E.
Vitamin E and hemp seed oil are moisture magnets, helping to boost moisture levels to ensure the product is not drying.
Our products also contain a plant compound called CBD. This is derived from the hemp plant, but it’s not going to get you high or leave you feeling spacey. CBD works in harmony with the other plant botanicals to deliver anti-inflammatory benefits that support the very systems in your body that control this response.
The HEMPE Ice Gel is available in a range of sizes, perfect for a wide range of uses.
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Grab the 3ml sample pack if you’re on the fence about the product, or if you’re looking for a travel-friendly way to take your freeze gel on the go.
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The 50ml bottle is the perfect addition to your gym bag, allowing you to to maximise the benefits of the cooling sensation immediately after a workout.
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Finally, the 150ml bottle offers the best possible value for money for those who use the Ice Gel regularly.
Learn how to make the most of the HEMPE Ice Gel throughout your day, and how adding in the Hot Gel could offer similar benefits to hot and cold therapy.
Real Benefits Beyond CBD
When searching for holistic and natural solutions for joint pain and muscle pain, you might come across topical CBD products as a potential solution. These are often promoted for their pain relieving benefits, but there is some debate about the accuracy of these claims.
We take a CBD plus approach, which means that we harness the full scope of botanicals to help deliver anti-inflammatory benefits alongside a pain relieving sensation. When combined with the HEMPE Hot Gel, this can help to promote improved circulation and a healthy inflammation response.
CBD is linked to the endocannabinoid system, which is a complex cell signalling system involved in everything from inflammation response to pain modulation. Supporting this system through the introduction of CBD – either orally or topically – is thought to help ensure the system can function as efficiently as possible.
Why HEMPE Ice Gel Stands Out
A breakdown of the components in the product will only get you so far. To really understand how HEMPE Ice Gel helps, we have to look at the data. This product formulation is not accidental; it is the result of 30 years of research.
Clinically Proven
In a clinical study of 135 participants, HEMPE Ice Gel was able to deliver a 53% reduction in pain after 3 days. These same participants reported a 90.4% improvement in their quality of their life while using the product.
All-Natural Scent
A common complaint about rival products is the heavily synthetic makeup and chemical scent that makes the product unpleasant to use. In short, these rival products smell medicinal – which isn’t a smell you want following you around all day. In contrast, HEMPE Ice Gel offers a pleasant application and scent. The scent comes from all-natural essential oils, so you’ll be spared the chemical assault on your senses.
Clean, Ethical, Local
Those with sensitive skin and those who prefer to avoid synthetic skincare products will be pleased to learn that HEMPE Ice Gel is free from parabens, preservatives, and artificial fragrances.
This British-made product is manufactured in Wimbourne from consciously-sourced ingredients. It’s also a completely vegan and cruelty free formula.
When choosing products you’re going to apply to your skin frequently, it’s essential that they are kind to the skin barrier and not going to contribute to irritation.
Trusted By Many
Our products are widely used by fitness enthusiasts, gardeners, hikers and those who spend long days on their feet.
You only have to take a quick glance at our Trustpilot reviews to see the wide range of individuals who turn to HEMPE’s CBD Relief Collection for support.
Our products are also endorsed by prominent influencers and athletes. This includes Czech footballer Tomáš Souček, professional bodybuilder Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler, Strongman competitor Magnús Ver Magnússon and MMA fighter Dan "The Beast" Severn.
Created With Heart
The story of how HEMPE came to be is one of the main reasons that customers return to us time and time again. Our founder, Farard Darver, is a former British Army Officer and Green Beret Commando.
After noticing a trend of reliance on pain medication among his fellow soldiers, he went looking for an alternative.
His research took him to the Czech Republic, where he found researchers exploring the role of CBD in pain relief.
Everything about the HEMPE product range has been designed with intention, centering the needs of the end user to deliver a product that is scientifically proven and powered by nature.
Final Thoughts: Freeze the Pain, Not Your Routine
If you’re looking for a product that is better than Deep Heat, cleaner than Voltarol and backed by science, you’ve come to the right place. HEMPE Ice Gel will deliver targeted relief for joint and muscle pain, so you can remain active and engaged in your life.
We don’t believe in slowing down or avoiding movement.
A far better approach would be to tackle the inflammation that causes joint immobility using natural and holistic methods.
Our CBD plus approach allows us to harness the power of nature to deliver a synergistic formulation that not only helps with the symptoms, but also tackles the cause.
If you’re ready to add HEMPE Ice Gel into your daily routine, head to our CBD relief collection. We encourage you to get started with the 3ml sample sachet – but we’re confident you’ll be back for the 150ml bottle soon enough.