How to use a muscle recovery gel

Start with clean, dry skin. Smooth a thin layer of Recovery Gel over the muscle or joint, massage it in, and let it absorb before you get dressed. Wash your hands afterwards, keep it clear of your eyes and broken skin, and use it up to three times a day.

That's the whole routine — under a minute, fast-absorbing, no greasy residue, just the clear, fresh finish. The rest of this guide walks through each step and where it fits in a training day.

Before you apply: make sure the skin is clean and dry. Fresh from the shower, fully towelled off, is ideal — the gel settles best on dry skin.

Applying: use a thin layer over the muscle or joint you've worked and massage it in with steady strokes. A little goes a long way; there's no need to pile it on.

Afterwards: give it a moment to sink in before dressing, then wash your hands so none of it ends up near your eyes. Repeat up to three times a day as part of your routine.

The post-session wind-down is its natural home. Once you've showered, refuelled and rehydrated, the cool-then-warm character marks the shift from training to recovery.

Before bed works too — the settled, warm finish suits switching off. And for out and about, the Pain Relief Roll-On carries the same actives in a pocket-size, no-mess applicator that glides straight on: gym bag, desk drawer, kit locker.

The Recovery Gel is a cosmetic for external use only. First time using it? Common sense says try a small patch of skin first and see how it feels.

Stop using it if your skin reacts, and always keep it away from eyes and broken skin. For anything persistent or recurring, speak to your GP or a physiotherapist — a topical gel is a comfort ritual, not a substitute for proper advice.

Torn between formats? Our gel vs roll-on guide compares the two side by side — same actives, different moments.

Both topicals are vegan and made in the UK, with free UK delivery over £20 and 30-day returns on unused products in their original sealed packaging.