Shoulders, hands and lower back feel worked and tight by the end of the day.
Recovery Cream
A cool touch of menthol plus soothing aloe gives that comforting, cared-for feeling exactly where you rub it in.
Body Care · Soothe & Cool
It won't undo the day. But it gives the ache somewhere to go.
For the body that carried, lifted, rocked and never once sat down. Aloe and shea soften, a cool touch of menthol comforts where you ache, and probiotic ferments soothe the skin over tired shoulders, hands and legs. The one you reach for again.
- Cool, comforting relief for tired, worked, aching-feeling shoulders, hands and legs
- Aloe and shea butter soften and calm skin that's been through a long day
- A gentle menthol cool where you rub it in — the reach-for-it-again feeling
- Probiotic ferments and rosehip to soothe and condition, not just sit on top
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Why it works
You never stop moving. This is where you get to soften.
The skin over tired muscles gets dry and rough from all the lifting and washing.
Recovery Cream
Shea butter, coconut and sesame oils soften and condition, so skin feels nourished, not raw.
Most 'recovery' creams are either greasy or all fragrance and no feel.
Recovery Cream
This one sinks in, cools gently and leaves skin soft — clean ingredients doing real work.
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Cooling
A gentle menthol touch where you ache.
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Soothing
Aloe and probiotic ferments calm tired skin.
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Softening
Shea and plant oils nourish worked skin.
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Reach-Again
The comforting cream you keep coming back to.
The ritual
Your rub-it-in reset
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Scoop
Take a small amount onto your fingertips.
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Massage
Work it into tired shoulders, hands, legs — wherever feels worked.
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Soften
Feel the cool, let it sink in, and give that spot a moment's rest.
Full transparency
What's inside — and what's not
Aloe vera, shea butter, coconut and sesame oils, rosehip and a cooling touch of menthol, with skin-soothing probiotic ferments. A comforting plant-based cream — no petroleum, no filler.
Never✕ Mineral oil✕ parabens✕ silicones✕ phthalates✕ synthetic filler
100-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Keep it by the bed and in the gym bag for 100 days. If it isn't the one you reach for, reach out for a full refund — jar included.
Applies after 21 days of consistent use, once per product, and covers the product price — not shipping. See our Refund Policy for details.
Pay Over Time
Split it into 4 interest-free payments with Afterpay, or use Shop Pay Installments — chosen at checkout.
Made Fresh, Shipped Tracked
Freshly made for you in 1–5 business days, then shipped tracked from the USA — typically at your door in 5–9 business days.
The Honest Comparison
Why this beats a drugstore rub
Most cooling rubs are petroleum, synthetic fragrance and a menthol hit. This is a plant-based cream that soothes and softens skin too.
| What matters | ✦ Austin Bloome Recovery Cream | Ordinary cooling rub |
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| Cooling mentholThe comforting cool where you rub it in | ✓ | y |
| Soothing aloe & fermentsCalms and conditions the skin, not just a cold blast | ✓ | ✕ |
| Shea & plant oilsSoftens dry, worked skin instead of drying it out | ✓ | ✕ |
| No petroleum or mineral oilSinks in clean, no greasy petroleum film | ✓ | ✕ |
| Plant-based & cruelty-freeClean ingredients, never tested on animals | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Made fresh in the USAMade to order and shipped tracked, not mass-produced overseas | ✓ | Sometimes |
Cool + soothePlant-basedMade in the USA
One jar, used where you ache, lasts a good while.
Water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, coconut oil, stearic acid, organic shea butter, olive fruit oil, cetyl alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, organic sesame seed oil, Lactobacillus ferment, coconut fruit extract, rosehip fruit oil, citric acid, tocopherol, menthol.
- MentholThe cooling part of the mint plant, used in tiny amounts.It's what you feel first — a soft, fresh cool right where you rub it in. That cool is the comforting, cared-for feeling people reach for after a shift, a run or a day of carrying.
- Aloe vera & probiotic fermentsAloe is the clear gel inside the aloe leaf. The ferments (radish root and Lactobacillus) are skin-friendly ingredients made the way yoghurt is made.Aloe calms and waters the skin; the ferments help keep it comfortable and looking healthy. Together they make this a soothing cream, not just a cold blast.
- Shea butter & coconut, olive and sesame oilsRich plant butters and oils pressed from nuts, fruit and seeds.They soften the dry, rough skin over hard-working muscles and hold moisture in, so hands and shoulders feel nourished instead of raw.
- Rosehip oil & vitamin E (tocopherol)A light oil from rosehip seeds and a natural antioxidant found in plants.Rosehip conditions and helps skin look smooth; vitamin E adds nourishment and helps keep the oils in the jar fresh for longer.
- Stearic acid & cetyl alcoholPlant-derived waxy thickeners — not the drying kind of alcohol.They give the cream its smooth, sinks-in texture so it rubs in properly instead of sitting greasy on top.
- Coconut fruit extract & citric acidA gentle coconut extract and a mild acid from citrus fruit.They keep the cream soft, balanced and stable in the jar, so the last scoop feels like the first.
Questions, answered
What does this actually do?
A gentle menthol cool plus soothing aloe and probiotic ferments give a comforting, cared-for feeling right where you rub it in, while shea and plant oils soften worked, dry skin. That's the two-jobs-at-once idea: the spot feels soothed and the skin feels soft rather than stripped or greasy. It supports comfort and skin condition — it's a cosmetic cream, not a treatment for injury or any condition.
Is this a cooling cream or a warming cream?
Cooling. Recovery Cream uses a gentle menthol cool rather than a warming, chilli-style heat. If you like the fresh, soothing feel of a cooling gel but want something that also softens dry skin, this is the one.
How strong is the cooling?
Gentle and comforting rather than icy. It's a soft menthol cool that soothes as it sinks in, not a harsh sting.
Does it have magnesium or CBD in it?
No. Recovery Cream is a plant-based menthol cream — no magnesium, no CBD, no petroleum. The comfort comes from cooling menthol, and the skin care comes from aloe, shea butter, coconut and sesame oils, rosehip and soothing probiotic ferments.
Is it really made for a body like mine?
If you carry, lift, rock, stand or train, yes. Recovery Cream was built for the shoulders, hands, calves and lower back that never get a day off — not for athletes only, though it's a favourite with runners and anyone on their feet all day. You rub it into the one spot that feels worked, and the cool lands in seconds.
How much do I use, and how often?
A thin-to-medium layer massaged fully into the spot that feels worked — shoulders, hands, calves, lower back. Enough to feel the cool and soften the skin, without leaving a film on top; add a little more to a really tight spot rather than coating everywhere. Use it as often as you like through the day, and reapply after a shower or a session.
Can I use it before a workout or a long shift — and after?
Both. Plenty of people rub it into shoulders, hands and calves before training, a long shift or a big day of carrying, then again afterwards on muscles that feel worked. It supports comfort and skin condition, not injury recovery. Wash your hands after applying.
Can I use it on hands and feet as well as shoulders?
Yes — hands, feet, calves, lower back and shoulders are all fair game, and a lot of jars live on the bedside table for exactly that reason: massage it in at night, let the cool settle, and let the shea and oils soften your skin while you sleep. Just avoid the eye area, since menthol can sting there.
When will I notice a difference?
The cool, soothing comfort is immediate as you massage it in. The softer, better-conditioned skin builds with regular use on the areas you work hardest.
Does it feel greasy, and will it stain clothes or smell strong?
No — it's a cream that sinks in and leaves skin soft, not a heavy balm sitting on top, so it isn't a staining rub. Still, give it a minute to absorb before you pull clothes over it. The scent is a light, clean mint that fades quickly.
How long does a jar last?
Several weeks to a couple of months for most people, because you only use it where you ache rather than coating your whole body. Subscribe & Save keeps a spare jar by the bed for the mornings you need it most, and you can cancel any time.
Where's the best place to keep it?
Somewhere cool and dry with the lid on — a bedside drawer or a gym bag is fine, a hot car isn't.
Is it okay for sensitive skin — or while pregnant or nursing?
It's built around aloe, shea and soothing ferments, so it conditions rather than dries. Patch-test first if your skin is reactive, keep it off broken skin and away from the eye area. If you're pregnant or nursing and unsure about menthol or any ingredient, check with your provider first — and our Postpartum collection is worth a look if you're after something made for that season specifically.
Is it worth it over a drugstore rub — and what if it doesn't work for me?
A drugstore rub is petroleum, synthetic fragrance and a menthol hit: it cools, then it's gone. Recovery Cream does two jobs, the gentle cool where you ache plus the aloe, shea, plant oils and ferments that leave skin soft. Keep it by the bed and in the gym bag for 100 days — if it isn't the jar you reach for, our 100-Day Money-Back Guarantee refunds you in full, jar included, even opened and half-used.