Fatigue in the legs is familiar to most modern women. Standing work or constant movement throughout the day, high heels, narrow graceful shoe lasts, temperature changes - and by the evening the legs are buzzing and filled with lead. Over time, simple fatigue can be replaced by varicose veins and swelling, so you need to help your legs immediately when the first unpleasant symptoms appear.
An effective remedy to help relieve fatigue is a cooling gel for the feet. Some of these remedies slightly cool the skin, and some even make you shiver. There are among them simple in composition and cheap products, but there are also expensive ones with a therapeutic effect. It is not necessary to try everything to choose the best, just study their composition and action.
What is in the cooling gel
The effect of cold on the skin is achieved by adding special ingredients such as mint, menthol and citrus extracts to the composition. Also, menthol has the effect of relieving pain, which helps after a whole day,held in heels.
Most manufacturers also add deodorizing additives to their gels to remove unpleasant odors, as well as caring ingredients so that the cream softens the skin of the legs and feet at the same time. Often, herbal ingredients are added to therapeutic creams and gels that help in the fight against varicose veins by strengthening the walls of blood vessels. These are, for example, arnica, chestnut, sesame.
Gel effect
Menthol and mint, which are the main components of cooling gels, not only cool the skin, but also, penetrating deep into the layers of the epidermis, tone up and stimulate blood flow, which, in turn, leads to the removal of edema and improved tissue regeneration.
Also, such a cooling gel for the legs relieves swelling due to the effect of lymphatic drainage, that is, it stimulates the outflow of excess fluid from the tissues. Continuous use of these gels will help normalize this process, leading to less fatigue and fewer vein problems.
Deodorizing, which is provided by many similar products, is not only a cosmetic effect, but also the prevention of fungus development. In addition, these supplements can reduce perspiration, which will add comfort throughout the day and reduce the risk of blisters and skin injuries.
How to use it correctly
To achieve the maximum effect that a cooling gel for legs will give, it must be used correctly. If you have time, then after work or when you return home, take a relaxing foot bath, treat your heels with a scrub. If athere is no time, then just rinse your feet with cool water from the shower and dry your feet thoroughly so that no moisture remains on them. Don't skip between the fingers either.
Next, apply the gel on dry and clean skin with massage movements. Apply it on all legs from toes and heels to calves. It is advisable to sit or lie down for a while so that the gel is absorbed, all the components begin to act, and you can just enjoy a pleasant, relaxing coolness.
Budget products
A huge number of cooling creams and gels of Russian and foreign production are presented on the market. Many of them are quite budgetary, their cost does not exceed 200 rubles, while the quality is decent in most cases.
So, the cooling gel for legs produced by the Belarusian company “Belita” is very popular. Reviews say that the effect of its cooling lasts much longer than that of its counterparts. Considering the price of 81 rubles per 100 ml, this product is a godsend.
Also cheap, but effective freshness gel from the Pure Line brand with mint and lungwort. The first component cools, and the second relieves fatigue. There are chamomile, and plantain, and an indispensable chestnut in the composition. The price is only 83 rubles for 75 ml.
Not so common on sale, but very effective gel-balm "Sabelnik and mint" from the brand Floresan. The cinquefoil in the composition helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improves blood circulation. Its price is 107 rubles for 75 ml.
Medium and premium products
One of the popularproducts in this segment is a gel from the Yves-Rocher brand. Peppermint provides a cooling effect, while French lavender has a deodorizing and relaxing effect. The cost of the cream is 420 rubles per 50 ml. However, the reviews for this product are mixed, as a small amount of mint often does not have a noticeable cooling effect. There is also a cooling gel for legs with an extract of buttercup chistyak in the Yves-Rocher line, which relieves fatigue. This product also costs 420 rubles, but its volume is as much as 200 ml.
The Body Shop also has a popular combination of mint and chestnut. In a large cooling line among the scrub, spray, cream and milk, there is also a gel. Its peculiarity is that the mint for the production of the gel is purchased at an eco-production in England. Suitable for application on the legs in the evening. Price 530 r. for 250 ml.
Another brand of French origin Loccitane has a refreshing gel “Exciting Verbena” in its line. It will not only effectively relieve fatigue and give you a feeling of freshness, but it is also very convenient to apply - there is a liquid gel in the tube, which, thanks to the roller, is evenly applied to the skin. The price bites - 1250 rubles. for 75 ml.
An interesting product is also offered by the Payot brand - talcum gel for legs with a cooling effect with tapioca powder and shea butter. It not only cools and relieves fatigue, but also deodorizes the feet and cares for the skin on them. Price 935 rubles.
Pregnancy Cooling Leg Gel
Problems with leg fatigue and swelling very often torment during pregnancy even those women who have never experienced such problems before. It's all about the increased load on the body and the problem needs to be addressed immediately. However, not all foods are suitable during pregnancy. Especially for this period, a special product is needed that does not contain additives that are harmful to mom and baby.
For example, among them is a cooling gel for legs with menthol from the brand “9 months”. In it, the action of menthol and horse chestnut is reinforced with avocado and grapefruit oils. Reviews say that the cooling effect of this cream is really noticeable and long. Its cost is about 500 rubles for a tube of 100 ml.
Similar products are also available from other manufacturers specializing in cosmetics for pregnant women, for example, the brand Sanosan, which does not contain harmful paraffin oil or hypoallergenic foot gel cooling and soothing Maternea. It should be noted that the cost of such cosmetics is high - at least 500 rubles per pack.
Pharmacy offers
If all the previous gels have only a cosmetic effect and only relieve fatigue and cool the legs, then in the pharmacy you can buy gels that help in the treatment of varicose veins and thereby solve the problem of fatigue in the legs. They also have a cooling effect, but before buying, you should consult a phlebologist.
Most of these gels contain heparin, which inhibits blood clotting. Mosta popular preparation based on it is Lyoton gel. The price of the gel is about 400 rubles per 30 grams.
Analogue in action is “Gelenven forte”. It is based on a ventonizing and capillary-strengthening complex. The price of the product is about two times lower than at Lyoton.
Homemade gels
If your problems with tired legs are not related to serious vein diseases and you just need a cooling effect to relieve tension, then just make a cooling gel at home. To do this, you need any gel or foot cream with caring properties. You just need to add a few drops of menthol and camphor to it and mix it with a cosmetic spatula, the cooling effect will be excellent.
You can also take one part of cosmetic wax and two parts of olive oil, heat it up and combine in a water bath and add a few drops of mint, eucalyptus and tea tree oils. Makes a homemade cooling cream.
