Arnica Bruise Relief Recovery Gel, 4 Ounce

I wish I had taken pictures. My dog bit down on my hand, apparently just over a vein. The bruise spread quickly over the next couple of hours, and I’d forgotten to ice it. It was DARK purple red. I put this on, and overnight, the color was halved. Same with the next night. This is epic. I have several bruise remedies b/c my dog has a habit of nibbling my arm and hands. It’s freaking annoying, and always results in a bruise. Lots of stuff has worked before - over weeks. Not DAYS. This is insane. Please note, about 10 minutes after application, there will be an intense burning. For about 45 minutes. I have a high tolerance for pain, and I did notice it. The skin doesnt get red or hot - it’s all under the skin. But I assumed it was a sign this was working, and I was right. Avoid warm/hot water within the first hour of putting this on b/c YEOW! That hurts. But the burning is otherwise manageable. I’ll say it one last time - it really works!!! I mean, really-really. I’m stunned. UPDATE-4 months & 2 tubes later... I’ve had just the most hideous week of dog bites (no broken skin), bumps, scratches, the works. I had been using this to deal w/existing bruises, but can I say - this actually STOPS pain about 30 seconds after rubbing it in! Literally sigh of relief right now from banging my wrist bone on something just now - right over a vein (I’ve got a talent for that one), and the tear-inducing pain is actually gone! Yesterday’s encounter with my dog’s teeth - a mark, but no bruise, for a change! If you are accident prone like me, keep this stuff nearby, always.

This gel works very well. It works very fast. I will always buy this product.

Purchased a tube of this for my mother, who had IV bruises on both hands and forearms. The bruises began fading after a couple of days.… This works! Also, the fact that there is no strong odor or residue as it is quickly absorbed.

I bought this hoping it would help fade a bruise I got from hitting my leg on the corner of my bed frame and not only did it work but it started healing in a day or two after reapplying it several times a day as directed and is literally nearly gone in a week. It does burn when you first put it on but the burning subsides in seconds and then it’s soothing. It may take longer on other body parts or however deep the bruise may be everyone heals differently but it absolutely does work. Don’t expect a bruise to disappear after one use. Have patience and reapply as directed and you’ll see results. Follow the directions!! It’s worth every dime and I highly recommend this product.

Not sure if it's really doing anything . Only have been putting it on a couple days. I think it is but still early. Hope I can move up the stars here.

Have bought this again so it works for my sensitive skin.

This product was recommended to me by a nurse during my varicose vein treatment. The treatment left big bruises and discoloration on my legs, especially on my calves. After only a couple days of use, the bruising faded unbelievably fast. I wish I had taken photos of before and after to show how great it worked. When you apply the gel, it's almost like an intense icy hot feeling, almost to the point that for a couple of minutes, it's actually a little painful. And then it fades away. I can put up with the uncomfortable feeling for a few minutes when a product does what it says it will do. I recommend this gel to any one who wants to get rid of bruising fast. It's not a moisturizer, which is why I only gave it 2 stars for moisturizing. It does not have a medicinal smell to it. No one will know you are using it.

Wonderful product. Better than the prescribed medication from the doctor. It is not expensive and easy to get when needed from Amazon. We are on our third tube. It last quite a long time, even when applying daily