{"product_id":"apicare-muscle-relief-balm-65g","title":"Apicare Muscle Relief Balm 65g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle Relief Balm helps relieve muscular pain caused by exercise and hard work through the selection of effective essential oils. Penetrates deeply to soothe and cool sore muscles. Nine effective essential oils and extracts work together to offer a natural solution for aching muscles. Arnica helps with bruising and pain and St John's Wort is known for it's anti-inflammatory benefits. Includes the little known Plai essential oil, which has been used in traditional Thai medicine for many years to reduce inflammation. To use: Massage into aching sore areas as often as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine very effective effective essential oils and extracts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEases muscle aches and pains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArnica and St Johns Wort for bruising and pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlai essential oil has a cooling action that helps dissipate inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Menstrual cramps, apply across abdomen \u0026amp; lower back every 15 to 20 mins. Helps ease discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlai Ginger Root Oil (Zingiber Cassumunar)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlai is a relative of Ginger, but has a milder odour. Plai has potent characteristics and is an excellent oil for tired and sore muscles. It's pain relieving properties are exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlai has analgesic and anti inflammatory properties which help offer relief from aches and pains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Plai and ideal oil to use for muscle aches and pains, inflammation, joint problems, muscle spasms and sprains and strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Natural \u0026amp; Naturally Derived\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJojoba Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJojoba Oil (ho-ho-bah) is extracted from the bean like seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia. It is a liquid wax used for its moisturising, anti-inflammatory qualities and contains natural collagen, which is almost identical in structure to the collagen in our skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJojoba oil is a hypo allergenic plant oil rich in Vitamin E and a powerful anti-oxidant.  The chemical constituents of Jojoba oil are very similar to  those of the human sebum making it a great choice in skin care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch also indicates that Jojoba oil is beneficial in the treatment of certain skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great natural moisturiser for all skin types and is known for its ability to not clog the pores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWintergreen Essential Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWintergreen oil is used as an active ingredient in topical pain relievers to help ease muscle, joint and bone pain. Wintergreen naturally contains active constituents that work similarly to aspirin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWintergreen oil primarily contains the active ingredient methyl salicylate, which makes up about 85 % to 99% of wintergreen oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWintergreen is absorbed into the skin quickly and acts like a numbing agent, similar to cortisone. It also promotes blood circulation and cools irritation, which is comforting to swollen skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWintergreen oil works to reduce swelling and irritation that occurs around painful muscle, tissue and joints helping treat sore muscles and chronic neck and lower back pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHypericum Perforatum (St Johns Wort) Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antioxidants and interleukins in St Johns Wort decrease inflammation, making it a good choice for those suffering from aches and pains and well as skin conditions that cause inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt Johns Wort helps reduce the appearance of scars when used topically and also helps to sooth sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopical application of St Johns Wort has been shown to hydrate skin with it's natural oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the nut of the native African tree. Shea nut butter contains high levels of Oleic acid and Stearic acid. It is rich in vitamins in A \u0026amp; E and offers exceptional moisturising and protective properties along with anti-inflammatory benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt penetrates the skin easily and results in a softer, plumper texture. The phenolic compounds found in Shea butter provide anti-aging benefits and the phytosterol, triterpene \u0026amp; cinnamic acid offer natural sun protection.  Great for dry and sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil , Cera Alba (Beeswax) , Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil , Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax , Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) , Menthol, , ACTIVE INGREDIENTS , Hypericum Perfortum (St John's Wort) Oil , Arnica Montana Flower Extract , Mel (Manuka Honey) , Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil , Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil , Zingiber Cassumunar (Plai) Root Oil , Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil , Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaputi (Cajeput) Leaf Oil , Natural Components Of Essential Oils , Limonene \u0026amp; Linalool\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apicare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42470672007317,"sku":"9421005020953","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/9699\/7781\/files\/Apicare-Muscle-Relief-Balm-65g.jpg?v=1744848881","url":"https:\/\/ocare.co.nz\/ja\/products\/apicare-muscle-relief-balm-65g","provider":"OCARE NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}