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Formula No. 23

No. 23

High-Impact Muscle Relief

MUSCLE BALM 23

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4.5 of 5, 51 reviews

$19

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MUSCLE BALM 23

$19

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When your back is throwing a tantrum or your legs feel like lead after a heavy workout, a mild, minty lotion isn't going to cut it. You need the heavy artillery.

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This isn't your average grocery store muscle rub that smells like a medicine cabinet and leaves your hands covered in sticky gel. We packed this mess-free stick with the highest concentration of active botanicals in our entire lineup. Delivering a rapid-fire double hit of icy mint followed by intense, deep-tissue capsaicin heat, it penetrates deep into tight, angry muscles to melt away stubborn tension in under five minutes.

The active elements

capsaicin + st. john's wort

Step No. 06 of Travel

How to use

Gently massage into sore muscles. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after use, as the capsaicin may cause irritation due to its high potency! Do not touch eyes, face, and other body parts until hands have been thoroughly washed.

Ingredients

Farm Fresh Cera Alba (Beeswax), Mentha Arvensis, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Hypericum Perforatum Extract (St. John's Wort), Ricinus Communis Seed (Castor) Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Clove, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Wintergreen, Camphor, Lemongrass, Cardamom, Vetiver, Rosemary, Ginger Fresh, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract

Why your sore body needs this immediately

  • The Fire & Ice Contrast

    The Fire & Ice Contrast

    Peppermint, Wintergreen, and Camphor hit with an immediate cooling shock to numb pain, while spicy Capsaicin (chili extract) dives deep to flood the area with intense, circulation-boosting heat.

  • The Bruise & Soreness Eraser

    The Bruise & Soreness Eraser

    Heavy-hitting Arnica Montana and St. John's Wort tag-team to speed up recovery, reduce tissue inflammation, and calm deep muscle aches.

  • The Zero-Mess Stick

    The Zero-Mess Stick

    Glide it directly onto sore shoulders, tight calves, or a aching lower back without ever getting a single drop on your hands.

Pro-Tip (Read This First!): Because this formula uses high-potency Capsaicin to generate real heat, apply it directly from the stick to your body, no need to rub it in with your fingers. (Trust us, you do not want to accidentally rub your eyes with this on your hands).

Need to take it off? Don't use water. Swipe a little olive or coconut oil on the area with a dry towel to instantly neutralize the heat.

In their words

In their words

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4.5 of 5, 51 reviews

“I am so happy I tried this! At first I was surprised at how small it comes but after using it I was amazed at how little you want to use and how powerful it is.”
Kawehi T., verified buyer, December 2025

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So far all I see is my skin sagging a little bit more nothing tightening up and I got two different products to try. Also the muscle bomb is so strong that my husband got hives after I put it on him
Karen, verified buyer, December 2025

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This caused my skin to burn for HOURS and was almost unbearable. Some might enjoy that sensation but i did not. I love other alchemy code products though!
Heather, verified buyer, December 2025

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Good product, poor applicator.

My wife and I like the product. I am pleased you changed applicators since the last two original applicators have been a nightmare. I end up having to apply with a cue tip. Hence we were happy to see the new applicator. Big problem is it is less than half the product. Sorry for complaining, but it has been very frustrating.
Wayne K., verified buyer, December 2025
  • “Love this item and it’s HOT WISH I HAD ONE OF EVERYTHING FROM HERE !!!!”Becky V.
  • “This item I use for muscle aches and have for years. I love it.”Laura B.
  • “My husband and I have neck and tension aches,, this helps pain fast”Alicia A.
  • “It helps with sore muscles after therapy or exercising”Sally A.
  • “Love the item!!! It's just little product for the price.”Lynn S.
  • “This is the only balm that relieves my sore back, it’s incredible!”Maren R.
  • “So good to keep in your purse & use whenever needed.It is SO effective.”Brenda W.
  • “helping with my nightly knee pain”Dempsey R.
  • “Love the relief from this balm!”Pam E.
  • “Definitely helps after a workout! A little goes a long way!!”Morgan W.
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Karen, verified buyer, December 2025

So far all I see is my skin sagging a little bit more nothing tightening up and I got two different products to try. Also the muscle bomb is so strong that my husband got hives after I put it on him

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Kawehi T., verified buyer, December 2025

Love this!

I am so happy I tried this! At first I was surprised at how small it comes but after using it I was amazed at how little you want to use and how powerful it is. I have used many other balms like tiger balm and icy hot and non compare to how strong and long lasting this works. I loved it so much that I am excited to share it with family and friends for Christmas. Thank you for making such a great product!

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Heather, verified buyer, December 2025

This caused my skin to burn for HOURS and was almost unbearable. Some might enjoy that sensation but i did not. I love other alchemy code products though!

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Wayne K., verified buyer, December 2025

Good product, poor applicator.

My wife and I like the product. I am pleased you changed applicators since the last two original applicators have been a nightmare. I end up having to apply with a cue tip. Hence we were happy to see the new applicator. Big problem is it is less than half the product. Sorry for complaining, but it has been very frustrating.

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Christina M., verified buyer, October 2025

Size

I love this product but I was super disappointed in the size. Im used to the previous black packaging which was much larger.

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Hallie Y., verified buyer, September 2025

Disappointed

I have used this product for years when the company name was “MIG”, I had a stockpile of this product and only recently ran out. This IS FAR from the originally product, it doesn’t work nearly as well. I can barely tell it’s even on. And the size?! What a joke. The original packaging was 2x as much. Hate to see greed winning out.

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Lindsey G., verified buyer, August 2025

Works great, but its so tiny!

I love Muscle Balm. I'ved used it for several years. I recently purchased a new one and could not believe that it was just the size of a chapstick instead of the size of a salt shaker. I really was disappointed that the size has decreased so much over time!

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Becky V., verified buyer, July 2025

Hot!!!!

Love this item and it’s HOT WISH I HAD ONE OF EVERYTHING FROM HERE !!!!

From the apothecaryHi Becky! Thank you for sharing your experience using our amazing Muscle Balm. The heat is what makes our product so effective at relieving sore muscles and we're happy to know it is working so well for you. We're always here to answer any questions you may have regarding all of our products. Welcome to our Alchemy Code Family!

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Laura B., verified buyer, June 2025

Love it

This item I use for muscle aches and have for years. I love it.

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Dari O., verified buyer, April 2025

Muscle Balm for life 💪

I used to get such terrible tension headaches because of my tight hairdresser shoulders, the kind that would put me down for two or three days 😭 BUT when I started using muscle balm my quality of life truly changed and do NOT get those headaches anymore 💖 Not to mention awful back pain is no longer the issue it used to be!

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Angela G., verified buyer, November 2024

Wish it was a go for us

My husband had to take a shower a few hours after using on his groin. It was funny but not expected. Also the size is quite small.

From the apothecaryHi Angela, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. The Muscle Balm is truly an amazing product that is the most effective at providing relief to sore and achy muscles. The capsaicin can be quite powerful when applied near sensitive areas. Applying an oil such as coconut or using one of our Body Balms over the product will cool the heat experienced as the product works its magic. May I send you a complimentary Courage Lavender Lotion Balm to use along with your product? We want to be sure you are always happy with your Alchemy Code Experience.

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Victoria S., verified buyer, July 2024

Disappointed. Received very gooey not like the other balms I have from this company. It was not in heat and it is stored in cool dry place but hasn’t solidified.

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Colleen H., verified buyer, July 2024

Burned my skin

I returned this item. It burned my skin even when I put oil on before applying.

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Miriam Q., verified buyer, July 2024

Soar muscle relief

I buy this over and over gain because it works so well in relieving my soar muscles from working out at the gym. There is a cautionary way of using it in the directions. Word of advise do not use your hands to rub it in because if you touch sensitive areas of your body it will sting. Wash your hands throughly if you do use your hands.

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Alicia A., verified buyer, February 2024

My husband and I have neck and tension aches,, this helps pain fast

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Raymond C., verified buyer, December 2023

So far been using for a couple years and am very happy , just picked up one for a friend also seems to make my knee pain non existent! Will keep using for sure ! Thank you

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Amy, November 2023

I cannot go a day without out. However the last 2 I ordered would not roll up so I have to dig out out with my finger. However I’ll do whatever I need to use it.

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Yvette D., verified buyer, January 2023

Muscle rub

Amazing, I just love it! I'm a nanny for 4 little children ages 1-6 and totally need it with all the lifting and carring of these precious ones. I keep this muscle rub in my purse. Thanks for another awesome product.

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Wendy P., verified buyer, August 2022

I am not such a great writer but here I go.... I am 65 years old and back in March of 2021 I had fallen on my left knee 3 times. It hurt EXTREMELY bad when walking and also, trying to find a comfortable position to try and fall asleep. I started MIG with LOVE of the Collagen and how it helped me and my joints EXTREMELY well(that is my first story about my LOVE of MIG-Herbal Alchemy products and how they help my body soooo much!!!) After my first purchase of the “Fuel Method” in late December of 2020, I followed posts from Jody. One day she posted about the balms and since the collagen had changed my life so much I thought that I would try buying the balm 4 pack as the Muscle balm was the one that caught my eye. It arrived, and I hadn't used it yet, but spring was coming and my husband kept asking me to go for a walk with him. So I said to myself, I think that I will try this Muscle balm to see if it can help me as much as the Collagen did. I put it on my left knee and went for that walk. I couldn't Believe the feeling I felt as I went for that first walk. I felt the RELIEF of pain slowly in my knee as the walk went on. Yes, the injury in my knee still continued but as long as I kept using the MUSCLE BALM every day and a half (the relief lasted longer than 24 hours) I was ok. It took over 2 years -along with physical therapy-to strengthen my leg muscles-for I FELL AGAIN a year and a half after I started using the Muscle Balm.-(now 4 times-ugh!) Because of using the Muscle Balm here I am today- with Extreme RELIEF from falling on my left knee. When I have a flare up or other muscles in my body are aching my Muscle Balm is there!! At my age, I don't want to be without it on hand for I KNOW that it is a QUALITY, CLEAN AND PURE product that really works WITH MY Body to ease my pain!!

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Sally A., verified buyer, July 2022

It helps with sore muscles after therapy or exercising

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Lynn S., verified buyer, March 2022

Love the item!!! It's just little product for the price.

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Maren R., verified buyer, March 2022

Muscle Balm Bliss

This is the only balm that relieves my sore back, it’s incredible!

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Brenda W., verified buyer, December 2021

Convenience

So good to keep in your purse & use whenever needed.It is SO effective.

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Yasminie I., verified buyer, December 2021

Product

it's hard to read directions on the back. I'm surprised by the tiny size of the deodorant. Love the soaps And arise

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Dempsey R., verified buyer, August 2021

helping with my nightly knee pain

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Pam E., verified buyer, July 2021

Love the relief from this balm!

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Tanya D., verified buyer, April 2020

Love it!

Husband calls it his “hot sauce”. Puts on back muscles and said works better than anything else he’s tried.

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Paulette M., verified buyer, April 2020

Fantastic

I used this for a really bad muscle spasm in my neck and this rub helped immensely. I love it.

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Candace L., verified buyer, April 2020

Muscle Rub

The muscle rub smells amazing, but beware - it is very potent. I may have used too much, as my neck was burning all night and still tingled in the morning. You must also be careful what other areas you touch, even after washing your hands.

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Sharon L., verified buyer, April 2020

I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and have always been disappointed by products claiming to relieve aches and pains. They rarely worked, and they also stunk up my body and the room. I came to MIG Muscle Balm because have I loved their other face and body products. I decided to try it and now I won't be without it. It really works! I highly recommend you give it a try.

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Carol P., verified buyer, April 2020

It works!!

I bought this for my father who suffers with pain in his wrist from carpal tunnel. He says it’s very helpful but he has to be careful where he applies it as it will burn if it isn’t applied to a muscular area, so the back of his hand is not a good place .

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Morgan W., verified buyer, March 2020

Great!

Definitely helps after a workout! A little goes a long way!!

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Ashley F., verified buyer, March 2020

Another amazing product!!!

Love this after a hard work out of just achy muscles.

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Patty R., verified buyer, February 2020

Muscle Rub

Excellent product

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Julie K., verified buyer, February 2020

Neck Pain gone!

Loved this! First off it may sound weird but I love the smell of it! It also really has helped with my knee pain and neck pain! Lasts a long time too!

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Kathy L., verified buyer, January 2020

Amazing

I had knee replacement surgery 15 weeks ago and it's helped with the muscle spasms and joint pain.

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Kara H., verified buyer, December 2019

Amazing Muscle Balm for Sore Muscles

I’ve been needing something to help me with my sore muscles after working out and sitting at a desk for 9+ hours. This balm is amazing! Not only did it alleviate my pain but it lasts for days.

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Elizabeth F., verified buyer, December 2019

Charcoal Bar

LOVE the scent of the charcoal bar, and works great to use on my face in the shower.

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Janell G., verified buyer, December 2019

Works great!

I love this and will definitely buy again. Caution though- if you touch it with your fingers, and then touch anywhere else, you’ll feel it for hours. Especially if you are in contact with kids or animals! It does the trick though and feels great hours later. I’ve noticed that hot water or sweat really activates the heat- not a bad thing!

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Tamra W., verified buyer, December 2019

MIG.

Great. Received quickly. Love the product

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Barb G., verified buyer, November 2019

Best Ever!

Excellent results- daughter prefers this over any other pain medication for her back.

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Sharlene T., verified buyer, October 2019

Best thing since sliced bread

Seriously this is the only muscle rub that lasts. It smells nice-it gets both hot and cold. It is something I found at one of the Farmer's Markets and have purchased multiple times since.I love it so much, I bought it for Christmas gifts this year!

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Traci N., verified buyer, September 2019

Good and Hot!

Finally, a muscle rub that lasts! Gets warm quickly and stays warm for literally hours. Smells nice too. I learned quickly to use sparingly, too much can be a little uncomfortable.

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Gregg G., verified buyer, September 2019

Muscle Rub

It’s very strong stuff, have to be careful using it. As I suffer from severe muscle spasms it helps. It can last up to 2 days.

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Stella D., verified buyer, September 2019

Awesome

Love all the products from MIG

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Tara B., verified buyer, September 2019

Muscle Rub

I bought it for my mother in law who had back surgery in July. She was still having a lot of pain with the muscle they had to go through. It has helped relieve that uncomfortable pain quite a bit!!

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Linda R., verified buyer, August 2019

It works!!

It really helped my muscle aches, but it burned my skin. Actually left my skin red.

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Melissa D., verified buyer, July 2019

Love the muscle rub

Feels warm and tingly!

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Robert C., verified buyer, July 2019

It works

Brings relief to lower back when Applied.

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Lori L., verified buyer, May 2019

Miracle Worker

The muscle rub is amazing, best product for my back I have ever used. Hope they make a huge tube soon😊

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Patricia J., verified buyer, May 2019

Have purchased this balm more than once....

Never want to run out of this. Great for relieving muscle pain after gardening or exercise. I like to use a heating pad first then apply the muscle balm and massage it in well. The cooling sensation and scent is pleasant, not overwhelming. Thanks, MIG for another winning product!

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