LT Labo Flexilium Warming and Relaxing Massage Gel 150 ml

When should you use this warming gel for a relaxing massage?

Flexilium Relaxing Warming Massage Gel is a water-based gel that combines harpagophytum root extract, a plant native to the sandy soils of southern Africa, with essential oils of wintergreen and lemon eucalyptus, aloe vera juice powder, and the organic silicon unique to the Flexilium line. It joins our line of muscle massage gels and balms, specifically those that rely on heat rather than cold.

What sets it apart is the sensation it leaves after the massage: a gentle warmth that spreads throughout the massaged area. Combined with the massage itself, this warmth makes it a relaxing massage gel, ideal for muscles strained by exercise as well as those left tense by prolonged sitting—whether at the office or behind the wheel.

Its water- and glycerin-based formula gives it a non-greasy, non-sticky texture: the gel spreads effortlessly over a large area, absorbs during the massage, and leaves no greasy film on the skin. The gel has been dermatologically tested.

Apply it before or after exercise: before a run, bike ride, or hike, on your calves, thighs, or shoulders; or afterward, on the areas that worked the hardest. It’s also ideal after a day of gardening, DIY projects, or carrying heavy loads—activities that strain the back and shoulders just as much as a workout.

When the gel is used before a workout, a lukewarm shower afterward washes away sweat and prolongs the feeling of relaxation. For this, we recommend Weleda Sport Arnica Shower Gel, a cleanser designed for use after exercise. The two steps complement each other without overlapping: first, the warmth of the massage; then, the freshness of clean skin.

How do you apply this warming massage gel?

Directions for Use

Apply a small amount of gel to the affected areas and massage gently, 2 to 3 times a day as needed.

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Precautions

• For external use only. Do not swallow.
• For adults only. Do not use on children.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Do not use without consulting a doctor.
• Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or salicylates: wintergreen essential oil is rich in methyl salicylate.
• If you are taking anticoagulant medication (warfarin, fluindione, acenocoumarol), consult your doctor or pharmacist before use: methyl salicylate applied regularly to the skin may enhance the effects of these medications.
• Do not apply to the face, eyes, or mucous membranes, or to broken or irritated skin, wounds, burns, or sunburn.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after application and avoid touching your eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately and thoroughly with clean water.
• The warming sensation intensifies with hot water, sweating, and occlusion: do not apply immediately before or after a hot shower or bath, a sauna, or a steam room, and do not cover the area with a bandage, a tight bandage, a hot water bottle, or a heating pad.
• Do not use this product on the same area in combination with another heating product or any medication applied to the skin without consulting your pharmacist.
• If the heat becomes too intense, or if redness, tingling, or itching persists, wash the area with lukewarm soapy water and discontinue use.
• Contains fragrance allergens (linalool, citronellol, eugenol, methyl salicylate, beta-caryophyllene, pinene, vanillin): do not use if you have a known allergy to any of these.
• Pain that develops after a fall, impact, or sudden movement; swelling; a warm or red joint; or pain that lasts more than a few days or wakes you up at night requires medical attention.
• Keep the tube tightly closed and away from heat. Keep out of reach of children; in case of accidental ingestion, contact a poison control center immediately.

What are the ingredients in this wintergreen warming gel?

Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Harpagophytum Procumbens Root Extract, Citric Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Silanetriol, Potassium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Methyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Pinene, Linalool, Eugenol, Vanillin.

Packaging

150 ml tube.

Our Expert Advice on Flexilium Warming Massage Gel

Before your first use, the question isn’t whether the gel gets hot enough, but whether it’s right for you: for anyone taking blood thinners or who is sensitive to aspirin, the precaution regarding wintergreen takes precedence over everything else in this product description. At the counter, the most common complaint we hear about this type of gel is the opposite: it gets too hot. It’s best to start with a small amount: testing it on a small area first lets you gauge the intensity before applying it more widely.

It’s better to massage two or three specific areas than to spread the gel all over the back and legs: the treated surface area determines the amount of essential oils absorbed through the skin. And if you’ve been needing to massage the same area every day for several weeks, it’s your exercise routine, posture, or equipment that needs to be adjusted—rather than the treatment itself.

FAQ

Does Flexilium Warming Relaxing Massage Gel contain chili pepper?

No. Its ingredient list contains neither capsaicin nor chili pepper extract. The warmth you feel comes from vanillyl butyl ether, a warming agent derived from vanilla that is used in warming massage products.

What does Flexilium Warming and Relaxing Massage Gel smell like?

Its scent comes from its essential oils: the fresh, minty note of wintergreen—typical of massage balms—softened by lemon eucalyptus and a hint of vanilla. The ingredient list does not include any added fragrance.

Can I use Flexilium Relaxing Warming Massage Gel instead of a warm-up?

No. The warmth of Flexilium Warming Relaxing Massage Gel is a sensation felt on the skin: it does not raise muscle temperature the way an active warm-up—such as brisk walking, light jogging, or joint mobility exercises—does. Massaging with the gel is an addition to your warm-up routine; it does not replace it.