ArcticBlast Ingredients & Drug Facts
ArcticBlast contains 2 FDA OTC-monograph external analgesic actives (Menthol, Camphor) plus 6 supporting ingredients, fully disclosed.
DMSO enhances penetration but carries a different regulatory status than the two active ingredients, worth understanding clearly.
Two actives, six supporting ingredients
What distinguishes this label is a clear split: Menthol and Camphor are the FDA OTC-monograph external analgesic actives, while everything else on the label is a supporting, non-drug ingredient. This distinction is worth understanding rather than treating every ingredient as equally regulated.
All 8 ingredients, one by one
Menthol (10%)
An FDA OTC-monograph external analgesic active. Activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, producing a cooling sensation commonly associated with temporary pain relief, summarised on MedlinePlus.
Camphor (3%)
An FDA OTC-monograph external analgesic active. Associated with local counter-irritant effects and increased surface blood flow at the application site, background summarised by the National Poison Control Center.
DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
A solvent compound included for its ability to enhance penetration of other applied ingredients. Not itself an FDA-approved topical analgesic active; separately approved by prescription only for a specific bladder condition.
Emu Oil
A natural carrier oil rich in fatty acids, traditionally used to moisturize skin and support topical ingredient delivery.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
A traditional herbal extract long associated with supporting comfort after minor bumps, bruises and muscle soreness, summarised by MSKCC.
Calendula Officinalis Extract
A plant extract traditionally associated with soothing skin and supporting the skin's healing response.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Aloe vera gel, included as a skin conditioner to prevent dryness and support comfortable application.
Wintergreen Oil
Contains methyl salicylate, a compound related to aspirin, included for additional topical analgesic association.
The DMSO question, answered honestly
DMSO is a genuinely useful penetration enhancer with decades of research behind it, but it carries a narrower, prescription-only FDA approval (for a specific bladder condition) rather than the broader OTC-monograph status Menthol and Camphor hold. See our full piece on what DMSO is, and is it FDA-approved.
What to check before you use it
Do not apply to broken skin, wounds or rashes. Avoid contact with eyes. If you are pregnant, nursing, or take blood-thinning medication, consult a doctor before use.
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