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Deep Heat Balm
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Warms and soothes achy joints and muscles. 2oz tin
Deep warming capsicum extract is coupled with over a dozen essential oils as well as icy-tingly menthol. The base is Arnica and St. Johns wort infused sweet almond oil and beeswax.
We have been making this aches & pains balm for nearly 2 decades to rave reviews. Some users are yoga teachers & athletes, some are senior citizens with achy knees & hips, others are builders & gardeners who work with their bodies all day. All of them notice what a deep warming and soothing sensation it provides.
The essential oil blend in this product in addition to giving it much of its heat and tingle, also makes it smell spicy and nice, so you will not be embarrassed to go to work wearing it. But do remember to wash your hands after use, or everywhere else you touch will be tingly and warm too!
Directions: Rub on sore joints and muscles. It warms the area and helps lessen aches and pains. The more you apply the stronger it is. But ease in, it's pretty strong! Wash hands with soap after applying or other places you touch will get warm too.
*Keep away from eyes. Not for children.
Ingredients: beeswax, arnica, and st. johns wort infused sweet almond oil, menthol, capsicum extract, and a blend of many warming and cooling essential oils including ginger, cinnamon, camphor, cajeput, lavender, eucalyptus, allspice and peppermint.
Please note: 4oz size has been discontinued
Rated 72/100 on Yuka.
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Customer Reviews
- 5 stars: 81 (94%)
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Helps with pain in joints
Amazing product! My husband has tried EVERYTHING and this is the only product he can't live without.
The Deep Heat Balm works wonderful to minimize my pain. I have lower back pain that radiates down my leg. Applying this balm calms the nerve pain quickly.
I apply it in the morning and at night. I also carry it with me when hiking to apply as needed.
I signed up for a subscription because I want to make sure I always have a supply on hand.
Love it!
To me is one of the best products I've ever used i will highly recommended. Love it.
The arthritis in my shoulder is no match for Island Thyme! Love the deep heat balm!
borrowed some from a friend for my chronic back pain and when i tell you, world of difference. i really love it for my knees/ankles if they’re hurting after a run. and it smells incredible!
I found this wonderful salve when I visited my son in Washington. I have been using it for a few months. I love the gentle heat and relief of the pain I feel in my knees. I agree you should wash your hands after use. I would recommend this salve for anyone in need of temporary muscle pain.
I love how this makes my joints feel. I slipped and fell. This helped my healing process go quicker.
My body feels so cared for with these products.
Thank you!
I’ve only tried the sample that came with my order. I rubbed it into my hip. I really couldn’t feel it do much. I bought a tin. Maybe this will do more.
I love this balm! We did quite a bit of hiking while on Orcas Island and rock hopping along the shorelines of those lovely islands. This balm was soothing to sore leg muscles at night! Wash your hands after use and keep the tingle away from your eyes.
Thank you!
Seemed fine on my feet but holey moley don’t get this onto the skin on your face by accident.
Ouch!
This balm does seem to help somewhat alleviate the arthritic pain in my knees. It works the best of any other product I have tried.
got it for my grandma and she loves 😌
Helps residual discomfort in my neck from whip lash.
Exceeded expectations. Not only alleviates aches and pains, but also seems to be healing. Initially a bit itchy but that dissipates after 2nd or 3rd application.
These balms are for my Father's travel suitcase. This way he has arthritis relief on the go!
Definitely will buy again.
Totally worth it
Soothing, nice aroma, eases muscle aches for awhile.
I also [urchased the Deep Heat while purchasing the Blue Heat. I find them both to be excellent in removing pain in my shoulders and low back. So much more effectove than pain meds.
This balm is so healing! It relieves the achiness of sore and strained muscles. Have used for over 1 year/don't need to apply a large amount to get relief. Smells great, too, and worth every penny..
I have used this on my neck muscles which are often tight and sore and on my leg after a workout that had my leg hurting. It helps the pain on both of those and I didn't need to use very much;
Great relief for my tender and sore feet! My knee loves it too.
This balm is a wonderful product! Works on sore and strained muscles. Will keep on using. Smells wonderful and is a fair price.
Have been using this for several years now for chronic pain. It’s awesome! Highly recommend it!
This stuff is the bomb for arthritis in my hands and feet. Thank you so much!
Note- make sure you wash your hands after applying- the pepper is sneaky and potent.
I love this product! I need a knee replacement and this is the only product that helps. And, as a side note, dogs hate the smell. We have a 4 month old sheepadoodle puppy who likes to chew on our 13 year old pug. All I have to do is clank the two sides of the tin together and she stops biting the pug! Such a side benefit!
I have knees that have burning sensations due to being bone on bone. At first I did not think that it was doing anything because of the light smell. But it warms the area where applied and soaks into the skin to give relief. I was able to go on a four mile hike with ease. Of course, I applied afterwards to continue aiding...Will purchase again with bigger container.
I have a been having bad back pain with one part of my lower back seizing up with extreme pain and muscle cramps. I have been using the Island Thyme heat rub on my sore spot for awhile and it has been wonderful!!! I do use gloves or protection on my hands so I don't get the rub in my eyes when putting in my contacts.
Works wonders for my shoulders, takes away the aches and pains, works for a long time as well.
Thank you April! We're delighted to hear that our Deep Heat Balm helps ease away your pain.
Great stuff. Love the smell. Been using it for a couple of years now
Awesome! Thank you Lance!
I have arthritis in my hands that has recently become more painful. This product is helping to alleviate the pain. I love the feel, the smell and the results.
Thanks for your sweet review Ann! We're excited to be launching new, more concentrated versions of our classic Deep Heat and Blue Heat products in the near future, please stay tuned!
Our Process
Nature's best
We start with the highest quality flowers, herbs, and medicinals. Some, like calendula, lavender, and cucumber, come from the Island Thyme farm. Others, like St. John's Wort, are wildcrafted in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. Others are sourced from around the world.
Time-tested recipes
All of our recipes have been developed in-house over the past 25+ years. Starting from skin-nourishing base ingredients like sweet almond oil and beeswax, we fine-tune the scent and texture.
Small batches
No industrial manufacturing here! In our commercial kitchen in the village of Eastsound on Orcas Island, our crew meticulously crafts each product in small batches for freshness and quality control.
Delivered to you
After labeling, products are ready for you, our amazingly loyal customers. Our shipping team boxes up online orders, stocks our two storefronts in Eastsound and Friday Harbor, and prepares shipments to our wholesale outlets, which include natural food stores and gift shops throughout the Pacific Northwest