A traditional warming balm with nine essential oils for tense, tired muscles
Arkopharma Arko Essentiel Chinese Balm is a massage balm made with pure and natural essential oils for tense muscles. Its blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus radiata, thyme, cajeput, ylang-ylang, ginger, rosemary and mint oils in a paraffin base gives a warming, then cooling sensation that relaxes stiff, tired muscles and helps with cramps and soreness after effort.
The texture
A firm, translucent balm in a pot that melts on contact with the skin. A little is enough. It has a strong, spicy and minty essential-oil smell.
Who it suits
- Tense neck and shoulders after a long day
- Muscle soreness after sport
- Occasional cramps in the legs
- Adults who like a traditional massage balm
Worth knowing before you buy: Do not use on children under 7, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid the eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin, and wash your hands after use. The balm contains several fragrance allergens from its essential oils.
How long one pot lasts
Used on one area once or twice a day, the 30ml pot lasts about one to two months.
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- Texture: balm
- Skin type: all skin types, on intact skin
- Concerns: muscle tension, stiffness, cramps
- When to apply: as needed, with a massage
- Age: adults and children from 7
- Main benefits: warming then cooling effect, relaxes tense muscles
How to use
Massage a small amount into the tense or sore area until absorbed. Wash your hands after use.
Active ingredients
- Mint, eucalyptus and camphor: give a cooling, refreshing sensation
- Cinnamon, clove, ginger and thyme essential oils: give a warming sensation
- Rosemary, cajeput and ylang-ylang essential oils: complete the traditional blend
Ingredients
Paraffinum Liquidum · Paraffin · Microcristallina Cera · Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil · Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil · Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil · Cananga Odorata Flower Oil · Camphor · Zingiber Officinale Root Oil · Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil · Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil · Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil · Cinnamyl Alcohol · Citral · Eugenol · Isoeugenol · Benzyl Salicylate · Cinnamal · Coumarin · Geraniol · Farnesol · Linalool · Benzyl Benzoate · Citronellol · Limonene · Benzyl Alcohol
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Laboratoires Arkopharma
Address: 1ère avenue 2709 M, LID de Carros le Broc, 06510 Carros, France
EAN: 3401353712386
