Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak - anyone used it...?

[JemimaPyjamas]

I have been reading too much Caroline Hirons and hence have been lusting after this for a while, but also realising that £35+ for some bath stuff is a bit nuts. I do have aching muscles from time to time, well a lot, but there may also be other products that work as well but just don't have the hype...? (Or am I better just spending the money on a massage...?!)

However, it's now on offer via Amazon so seems possibly less bonkers when it's cheaper.

Has anyone used it and what do you think...? Worth it or not...?

I was conned - er, I mean persuaded - into buying it on a cruise ship years ago. I love Elemis products but this one did absolutely nothing. I get aching muscles a lot from exercise and the only thing that actually does any good is massage and/or stretching.

It's literally just a menthol type bath product - you would get the same (and actually better due to the magnesium) effect from those post work out Epsom bath salts you can buy in home bargains etc.

If you want to help aching muscles, get some Epsom salts to add to your bath. Cheap as chips!

This is a HUGE help!
So, I genuinely would be better sticking with salts, and the smell of this one really isn’t all that great…?

@JemimaPyjamas Epsom and magnesium salts. Add some Radox and a bath block (I just got the Lacura ones from Aldi - so so good!) and you’re good to go.

Do not waste your money!

Definitely stick to Epsom bath salts. I add dried lavender and rose petals

The only things that help for me (back problem, take meds that cause bone pain) are

Epsom salts/magnesium flakes/whichever is on offer (I buy in bulk off Amazon in giant tubs!) I throw them in with every bath
Mio yoga bath soak if you want a treat
Radox muscle soak (they do salts too which are good) cheap but I don't think you can get better

Links

A whole £1!
https://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Washing-%26-Bathing/Bath-Salts,-Bombs-%26-Fizzes/Radox-Mineral-Therapy-Bath-Salts-Muscle-Soak-400g/p/518852?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh4fQoqys8QIV2eJ3Ch0ZJwt3EAQYASABEgLstfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#BVRRContainer

Liquid yoga

https://www.lookfantastic.com/mio-liquid-yoga-bath-soak-200ml/12093392.html

Epsom salts (I get these ones)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EPSOM-BUCKET-Pharmaceutical-Magnesium-Sulphate/dp/B01CXIZ04M/ref=mpsa13?dchild=1&keywords=epsom+salts+10kg&qid=1624403064&sprefix=epsom+&sr=8-3

Clearly, I’m an outlier, but I absolutely love Elemis Aching Muscle Soak. I find the lovely smell lingers upstairs into the following day after a bath. It’s also moisturising. It is ridiculously expensive, so I only buy it with a decent discount.

Thanks everyone!

I was gifted some of this by a well meaning friend but I found the smell hideous. It reminded me of TCP and did the sum total of Jack Shit in terms of relieving aching muscles.

I googled and found:

Ingredients of Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak : Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin, Cocamide DEA, Methyl Salicylate, Laureth-2, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil, Betula Lenta (Birch) Bark Oil, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Blue 1 (CI 42090).

It's one thing if you particularly like the smell of this product, and want to buy it based on that. But if you want a high proportion of the ingredient which is likely to make a difference, then use Epsom salts or magnesium flakes. I get mine from B&M. You can use your favourite essential oils or bubble bath alongside.

I've used the Elemis Super Soak before and do really like it but it is a bit pricey for what it is! I find Epsom salts have the same benefits. I've used a few but I really love this one from WholyMe it smells amazing and it's infused with other ingredients like arnica oil - wholyme.com/products/relief-salts/

I’ve used it before. Complete waste of money. Does nothing for aching muscles whatsoever