Essential oils work through two main pathways, inhalation through the nose and mouth and topical application to the skin. For pain relief, werely primarily on topical application to localized areas of pain, stiffness, soreness, tension, and/or aching. Certain compounds in essential oils interact with our skin, nerves, muscles and tissues to lower how strongly pain sensations are perceived, to reduce localized swelling and inflammation, to encourage muscle relaxation and to help increase circulation, resulting in the experience of reduced pain perception and a lowered stress response.

Extra Strength has a sharp, potent aroma primarily experienced from peppermint, sweet birch and clove as fresh, minty and herbal. When applied to the skin, it has a powerful warming and cooling sensation that builds in the first few minutes after application and then lingers on the skin.

Yes, when used correctly and as directed, Extra Strength is safe for topical application to the skin on areas of the body like the back, quads, biceps, hamstrings, calves etc. It is blended as a potent product that does produce a strong sensation of warming and cooling on the skin. Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product (NHP), it's been approved for use to "temporarily relieve aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with one or more of the following: simple backache, lumbago, strains and sprains (involving muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments), and arthritis.”