Medicprogress Hemp Ointment 250 ml Extra Cooling Blue

Medicprogress cooling hemp ointment 250 ml

This is a large jar: 250 ml of ointment, in which hemp seed oil constitutes 5% of the formula. The cooling sensation is provided by two ingredients listed separately, menthol and camphor, while the fragrance background is built by eucalyptus and peppermint oils. The consistency is light, as the base is water with denatured alcohol, not fat, so the product absorbs quickly and does not leave a thick layer. The manufacturer, the Czech company MedicProgress from Hněvotín, classifies the product as a specialist cosmetic and recommends use from three to five times a day, depending on need. Before the first use, they ask to perform an allergy test on a small area of skin and note that the product is intended for external use only. The size of this packaging is unusual in this category: most cooling products are sold in tubes several times smaller, so one jar lasts significantly longer than a single season. The manufacturer also offers a warming variant in the same capacity.

Ingredients

Full list in international format:

• Aqua
• Alcohol denat.
• Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
• Polysorbate 80
• Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
• Mentha Piperita Oil
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Carbomer, Triethanolamine
• Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
• Camphor, Menthol
• Aroma, D-Limonene

This list is worth reading carefully for three reasons. The first is the base: the first two items are water and denatured alcohol, so we are dealing with a water-alcohol preparation, not a classic, greasy ointment. Hence the light consistency and quick evaporation after application. The second is the pair of menthol and camphor, which are close to the end of the list, meaning they are present in small amounts, yet they are responsible for the entire cooling sensation on the skin. The third is D-Limonene, listed as the last item: this is a fragrance component that is subject to declaration, so if you react to fragrance substances, this is an item worth checking before purchase. The hemp seed oil at a 5% share ranks high on this list, right after the base. Additionally, there are two emulsifiers, Polysorbate 80 and hydrogenated castor oil in the form of PEG-40, carbomer with triethanolamine responsible for the consistency, and a pair of preservatives: phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin.

Specification

• Type: specialist cosmetic, cooling ointment
• Capacity: 250 ml
• Hemp seed oil content: 5%
• Cooling ingredients: menthol, camphor
• Oils: eucalyptus, peppermint
• Base: water and denatured alcohol
• Fragrance allergen in the list: D-Limonene
• Frequency: three to five times a day
• Manufacturer: MedicProgress a.s., Hněvotín, Czech Republic

How to use

The manufacturer describes the application in two steps and one preliminary condition: first, an allergy test, then applying and massaging in, repeated several times a day as needed.

• Before the first use, perform an allergy test
• Apply the ointment to the skin and gently massage
• Repeat three to five times a day
• Use externally only, do not apply to damaged skin
• After use, wash your hands to avoid transferring the product to your eyes

The manufacturer also asks to store the jar in a dry and cool place and to keep it out of reach of children.

For whom

Cooling products with menthol usually cater to one of two situations: after a long day on your feet or after physical exertion. This is purchased for a third reason, which is simply the capacity. Two hundred fifty milliliters is a package two or three times larger than a typical tube, and the 5% hemp seed oil content places it closer to hemp products than regular cooling gels. The second group is those who prefer a light consistency over a greasy one: the water-alcohol base absorbs faster and does not leave marks on clothing. It is also worth remembering that D-Limonene is listed, which is a fragrance component subject to declaration, and before the first use, the manufacturer asks for an allergy test on a small area of skin. The third group consists of those who build their care around one brand, as the same manufacturer offers a warming variant and an ointment with a higher hemp oil content, in the same capacity.

Frequently asked questions

How much ointment is in the package?

Two hundred fifty milliliters, which is a clearly larger package than a typical tube. With the recommended frequency of three to five times a day, such a jar lasts a long time. Hemp seed oil constitutes 5% in the formula and ranks in the list right after water and denatured alcohol.

What is responsible for the cooling sensation?

Menthol and camphor, listed separately near the end of the list, meaning in small amounts. The fragrance background is built by eucalyptus and peppermint oils. The base is water-alcohol, so the product evaporates after application and does not leave a greasy layer on the skin or marks on clothing.

How often should this ointment be used?

The manufacturer provides a range of three to five times a day, depending on need. The ointment is applied to the skin and gently massaged. Before the first use, they ask to perform an allergy test on a small area of skin and wait a few hours before full application. The product is intended for external use only.

Are there fragrance allergens in the composition?

Yes, the list ends with D-Limonene, which is a component of the fragrance composition subject to declaration. If your skin tends to react to fragrance substances, it is worth checking this before purchase and performing a test on a small area. The full list of ingredients along with allergens is also printed on the packaging you will receive.

Variants and category

The same manufacturer offers a warming variant and a hemp ointment with a higher oil content, in the same capacity. We have gathered other products in the gels and ointments category.

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Safety and storage

Before the first use, perform an allergy test: apply a small amount of the product to a small area of skin and wait a few hours. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and wash your hands after application. Do not apply the ointment to damaged skin. D-Limonene is listed, which is a fragrance component subject to declaration, so if you have reactive skin, read the list on the packaging before use. Store the jar closed, in a dry and cool place, out of reach of children.

Cosmetic for external use. Avoid contact with eyes, and store the packaging in a place inaccessible to children.

Do you have a question about the composition or how to use it? Write or call, at u Bucha we advise before purchase.