Use it on clean, intact skin. Apply a small amount to your palm, warm it briefly between your hands, then spread it over the area you want to massage — for example calves, knees, shoulders, back or neck. Because the texture is light and non-greasy, you can use it both for a quick two-minute self-massage and for a longer massage of larger muscle groups.
Massage with slow, comfortable pressure. You do not need to rub hard; the gel is a lubricating and sensation-providing aid, and the massage itself is what helps the area feel looser. After applying, wash your hands with soap and water unless your hands are the area being treated. Avoid the eyes, lips, mucous membranes, and inflamed, broken or irritated skin.
For legs that feel heavy after standing or traveling, start at the ankle and massage upward toward the knee. After sport, it is often used after a shower, when the skin is clean and muscles have already cooled down a little; the cooling-warming contrast can make the area feel less stiff. You can also use it before activity as a massage companion, not as a performance aid.
If you have not used a menthol/camphor gel before, test it on a small area such as the inner forearm and wait several minutes to see how your skin reacts. People with sensitive skin may feel a stronger cooling or warming sensation. Use extra caution with young children, and keep the tube closed and out of their reach. Stop use if the skin becomes clearly irritated.