Many have heard of such a drug as Hot Ice gel, but not everyone knows what it helps from, and how to use this remedy correctly. This article describes in detail all the properties and components of this healing gel, as well as indications and contraindications for its use.
What it is
The gel "Hot ice" from Valentum is a new word in the treatment of injuries, bruises and other skin lesions, as it copes with them quite quickly, efficiently and absolutely painlessly. It helps relieve fatigue and heaviness in the extremities, including that caused by heavy physical exertion, has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, promotes the rapid healing of soft tissue injuries.
Hot Ice gel is unofficially considered a must-have in every active person’s medicine cabinet. It has practically no contraindications due to its natural composition and, importantly, it pleasantly surprises with its value. You can buy this tool in a pharmacy for about 150-200 rubles.
So, let's take a closer look at this Hot Ice Gel! Satisfied customer reviews are included.
Structure
As mentioned above, the Hot Ice gel is completely composed of natural components, therefore, this pharmacy product can be used without a prescription for almost all patients. The composition of the ointment includes essential oils of such plants:
- verbena - has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect;
- algae - are necessary to fight bacteria and various inflammations;
- black elderberry - promotes the rapid healing of various wounds, has a bactericidal property;
- clove tree - helps to effectively cope with fatigue after long loads;
- camphor and menthol - have a warming and cooling effect.
It has long been known that the essential oils of various plants boast not only a pleasant aroma, but also its positive effect on human health. That is why, recently, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies have been trying to focus on drugs that contain this natural, but no less effective component.
Gels with the addition of essential oils are good because they are suitable for almost all patients and cope with various types of damage. In addition, such drugs can be applied in small amounts to the body in order to achieve a calming effect, relieve muscle tension. This is absolutely not harmful, but, on the contrary, it is very useful, because if you constantly keep the muscles in good shape, they can “clog” over time, and this, in turn, can lead to many serious unpleasant consequences.
Indications for use
Hot Ice body gel should be used by those patients who have experienced pain of various origins, slight injuries, bruises and abrasions, sprains, or simply feel tired. As a rule, this ointment is prescribed by a doctor in the presence of such symptoms and factors:
- hematomas, stagnation in tissues, edema;
- increased muscle tone;
- cramps
- muscle pain
- sports injuries;
- stretching;
- heaviness and fatigue;
- damage to ligaments, bruises.
Also, quite often, the Hot Ice gel is prescribed for various neurological diseases. In addition, many use this drug to prevent pain in places of "old" injuries, for example, before the expected active physical activity or training in the gym.
Instructions for use
Another pleasant moment that will delight those who have just started using the Hot Ice gel is the instructions for using the drug. All that is required from the patient is to apply the ointment to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently until completely absorbed.
It is worth noting that you can start using this tool only from 12 years old. It is also important to remember that all such pharmacy products should be stored out of the reach of children.
Contraindications
The only contraindication to the use of the Hot Ice gel is individual intolerance to any of its components. In such cases, after applying the drug, slight itching, redness and dryness of the skin may appear.
If the patient is allergic to any of the components of the ointment, before using it, you should definitely consult a doctor. In other cases, you can safely begin to use the gel "Hot Ice", as it is not only harmless, but also beneficial to human health.
Customer reviews
Hot Ice gel manufactured by IQ Cosmetics LLC appeared on store shelves not so long ago, but has already managed to win the hearts of thousands of customers. Contrary to the established stereotype, not only elderly people who suffer from pain in the legs and back use these drugs.
Currently, painkillers with a calming effect are widely used among the younger generation, including athletes, people who, on duty, have to walk a lot (waiters, couriers, postmen), dancers, sellers, and many others. It is not a shame to use such ointments, but quite the contrary - it’s nice to rid yourself of pain, while your colleagues do not find a place because of painful sensations.
Patients who have tried the gel "Hot Ice", they say about it that it is a very good tool. Almost instantly copes with the task - you apply for a bruise, and within a few minutes the pain removes as if by hand. An indispensable assistant in the country, where you constantly have to work with tools, move a lot and relax a little. They use the Hot Ice gel literally with the whole family. It is very comfortable.
Thanks to menthol in its composition, the gel “Hot ice” has an analgesic effect on the damaged area, and camphor, which has a warming property, only enhances this effect. That is why the tool "works" almost instantly, without making the patient wait long.
Verbena in the composition of the drug has a calming effect, and clove essential oil helps to quickly cope with fatigue and restore strength after physical and nervous strain.