Topical comfort for aches & joints
ArcticBlast: drops you rub in, not swallow
Everything else in this category is a capsule. This one is a liquid you massage into the skin, which makes it a genuinely different proposition — and brings a safety note that capsules do not have.
- Topical, not swallowed
- 7 ingredients
- 365-day guarantee
- Free US shipping
From $33.33 a bottle · free US shipping on every order · 365-day guarantee
- 365-day money-back guarantee, the longest here
- Returnable even empty, within the year
- Free US shipping on every order
- Applied topically, nothing swallowed
What ArcticBlast is
ArcticBlast is a topical liquid, applied by the drop to the affected area and massaged in, at least twice a day. The ingredient list runs to menthol, camphor, aloe barbadensis, arnica montana flower extract, wintergreen oil, St John's wort oil and calendula officinalis. Nothing here is swallowed, and the bottle size is not published.
- A full year to return it
Three hundred and sixty-five days, and the FAQ confirms an empty bottle can go back within the year. Nothing else on this network comes close.
- Topical changes the comparison
It sits alongside a swallowed joint supplement rather than competing with it. One works on how the area feels now; the other is a long-run proposition.
- Familiar actives
Menthol, camphor and methyl salicylate are the same compounds in the rubs sold in every pharmacy. That is reassuring about what it does, and the reason for the safety section below.
- Free shipping on every order
Including a single bottle, which is unusual.
- Three bonus guides
The Anti-Inflammation Diet, Feed Your Joints Back To Life, and Longevity Secrets From The Healthiest 100-Year-Olds.
- Dosing is stated twice, differently
Three to four drops in one section, two to three in the FAQ. Follow the bottle.
What wintergreen oil actually is, and why it matters
Wintergreen oil is methyl salicylate. It is aspirin's chemical relative, it is absorbed through the skin, and it is the reason this product needs more care than a herbal capsule does. The page names it and then describes it as helping to “cleanse the appearance of the skin”, which rather understates things.
What's inside
Seven ingredients. No concentrations are published, which for the active three is the figure a pharmacist would actually want.
- ActiveMenthol
Produces the cooling sensation and is a recognised topical analgesic. The main thing you feel when the product goes on.
- ActiveCamphor
A long-standing topical counter-irritant, usually paired with menthol for the warm-then-cool effect.
- ActiveWintergreen Oil
Methyl salicylate, chemically related to aspirin and absorbed through skin. The ingredient that carries the real cautions — see the safety section.
- BotanicalArnica Montana
A traditional topical botanical for bruising and soreness, and one of the most recognisable names in this category.
- BotanicalCalendula Officinalis
Marigold extract, traditionally used on irritated skin, minor wounds and rashes.
- BotanicalSt John's Wort Oil
Used topically here. Note that the oral form is famous for drug interactions; applied to skin the concern is mainly photosensitivity.
- Carrier and soothingAloe Barbadensis
Aloe vera, included to soothe and hydrate the skin the other ingredients are working on.
How to take it
- Follow the drop count on the bottleThe page says three to four drops in one place and two to three in another. The label wins.
- Massage it in, morning and before bedAt least twice daily, or as needed, on the affected area.
- Never with a heating pad or a tight dressingHeat and occlusion both increase how much salicylate crosses the skin. This is the most important handling rule for any product containing wintergreen oil.
- Wash your hands, and keep it away from childrenAway from eyes and broken skin, and stored out of reach. Swallowed wintergreen oil is genuinely dangerous, especially to a small child.
Choose your package
Three packages, all with free US shipping. Bottle size is not published, so there is no honest way to work out a per-day cost.
Prices verified October 2026. Confirm at checkout before ordering.
The 365-day guarantee
365 days, counted from the date of purchase
Three hundred and sixty-five days, described by the vendor as an industry-best guarantee, with the FAQ confirming that an empty bottle can be returned within the year. That is the longest refund window of any product covered on this site and it materially changes the risk of trying it.Full detail on the refunds and guarantee page.
The three bonus reports
All three are by Kevin Richardson and come as downloads with your order.
The Anti-Inflammation DietListed at a $37 value.
Feed Your Joints Back To LifeListed at a $29 value.
Longevity Secrets From The Healthiest 100-Year-OldsListed at a $47 value.
Before you start
Topical does not mean inert. These cautions are the standard ones for any salicylate rub, and they are not on the sales page.
- Not alongside warfarin or other anticoagulants without medical advice. Absorbed methyl salicylate adds to the effect of blood thinners.
- Never with a heating pad, hot water bottle or occlusive dressing. Heat markedly increases absorption through the skin, which is how topical salicylate becomes a systemic problem.
- Keep it well away from children. Swallowed wintergreen oil is seriously toxic, and a small quantity matters at a child's body weight.
- Not on broken skin, near the eyes, or on a rash. If you are allergic to aspirin, treat a salicylate rub with the same caution.
- St John's wort can cause photosensitivity. Cover treated skin before strong sun.
- Joint pain with swelling, heat, fever or a locked joint needs a doctor rather than a rub.
Frequently asked questions
Is this swallowed?
No. It is a topical liquid applied by the drop and massaged into the affected area. That is the main thing separating it from everything else in this category, and it is also why it can sit alongside a swallowed joint supplement rather than replacing one.
Is wintergreen oil safe?
Used as directed on intact skin, it is the same active found in pharmacy rubs worldwide. The cautions are specific rather than general: no heating pads, no occlusive dressings, care with anticoagulants, and keep it away from children, because swallowed wintergreen oil is genuinely dangerous. Those are standard for the ingredient and simply absent from the sales page.
How big is the bottle?
Not published, which is why there is no per-day cost on this page. At two to four drops twice daily a bottle plainly lasts a while, but we are not going to estimate a figure the vendor has not given.
How many drops should I use?
The page says three to four in the instructions and two to three in the FAQ. Follow whatever the bottle you receive says, and start at the lower end.
Is a 365-day guarantee real?
It is what the vendor publishes, and the FAQ repeats it with the detail that an empty bottle can come back within the year. As always, the terms on the order page at the moment you pay are the ones that bind, so read them there.
Ready to try ArcticBlast?
A topical rub with familiar actives, an unusually long refund window, and a set of salicylate cautions the sales page leaves out. Worth having those before you start.
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