There are so many arthritis pain relief products available to us today. It can become quite a task to chose one and even cause problems if you do not know all the facts. Many of these products are found as topical, cream formulations that are applied to your skin.

Take particular note of the active ingredient seen on the label of the product when shopping for an arthritis pain relief cream. If you are shopping online, take a look at the website’s ingredients section for the cream. The active ingredient is the primary ingredient that allows the product to provide arthritis pain relief. Some arthritis products claim to ease arthritis pain but have no active ingredient. This means that there is no ingredient in the product that is approved for pain relief by the FDA.

Specific Arthritis Pain Relief Active Ingredients

Several of the creams for arthritis pain relief contain the ingredient capsaicin. This is the same compound found in hot peppers that causes the burning. Capsaicin is irritative to all mammals, including humans, and creates a burning sensation when touching the skin. This burning affect only covers up or masks the pain. The amount of burning will vary from person to person depending upon their sensitivity. People with sensitive skin should consult their physician before using products that contain capsaicin!

Other common active ingredients of arthritis pain relief products are methyl salicylate and trolamine salicylate. Both are salicylic acid compounds that are chemically akin to the active ingredient of aspirin. You must consult a doctor before using products containing salicyclic acids if you are allergic to aspirin. Methyl salicylate is sometimes utilized as a mint in assorted candies and chewing gums instead of peppermint and spearmint oils. Creams using this ingredient will typically exhibit a medicine-like, mint odor.

One of the most common active ingredients found in arthritis pain relief creams is menthol. Menthol is an organic compound derived from mint oils such as peppermint. It can also be made synthetically. This substance has a local anesthetic or numbing property due to a cooling sensation when placed on the skin. Just like capsaicin, it only acts to mask the pain. Products containing menthol usually present a strong, mint aroma. I am sure you have smelled folks wearing such creams!

Camphor, another frequent ingredient in arthritis pain relief products, is a wax-like, white or transparent solid with a very strong, aromatic smell. Camphor is quickly absorbed by the skin and creates a cool feeling, like that of menthol, and acts as a local anesthetic.

From reading above, you have learned that many of the active ingredients contained in arthritis pain relief creams have unwanted attributes such as skin irritation and noticeable, strong odors. No need to worry! Australian Dream^® does not use any of the above ingredients and provides arthritis pain relief without the problems of odor, burning or skin irritation, greasy residue and the staining of your clothes. This cream uses histamine dihydrochloride, a vasodilator, as the active ingredient.

Arthritis Pain Relief Is Possible!

Do not give up! More than likely, there is something out there for your arthritis pain relief!