Capsicam ointment: how a joint preparation has become a popular beauty product

Since our people are savvy, often growing up in times of scarcity, they often come up with non-standard ways of using everything that is possible. Well, or trying to come up with. Sometimes it goes well, by the way. Wondered if the gel cures anything other than the back? Can they, for example, smear their breasts to warm up and get rid of cough? Yes, and noticed that the drug also affects cellulite in a positive way.

From a pharmacological point of view, Capsicam ointment is classified as a locally irritant for external use. The composition is designed to eliminate pain in joint diseases, as well as muscle pain. Capsicam treatment of cellulite is a fashion trend. The safety of using the product not according to the instructions is in doubt, but for the sake of beauty, many are willing to take risks.

Composition and mechanism of action

"Capsicam" is a multicomponent drug that has an irritating effect. After application to the skin, the product causes a local improvement in blood circulation and an increase in skin surface temperature in the treated area by a couple of degrees. Hyperthermic and hyperemic effects are the main mechanism of analgesic and anti-inflammatory action "Capsicam". All components of the Capsicam ointment have the ability to cause irritation on the surface of the skin.

• Dimethyl sulfoxide. Volatile substance that quickly penetrates into the deeper layers of the epidermis and into the systemic circulation. As part of Capsicam, it plays the role of a conductor, providing transport through the skin of the active ingredients.
• Camphor racemic. Volatile substance of natural origin, irritating cold receptors and causing a slight feeling of cold on the skin. Introduced into the Capsicam as an additional irritant, distracting from the main source of pain.
• Gum turpentine. A source of natural compounds with anti-inflammatory activity that can improve blood flow when applied topically.
• Benzyl nicotinate. A vasodilator that improves peripheral blood flow by dilating superficial blood vessels. Causes blood flow to the site of application.
• Nonivamide. It is a synthetic derivative with an action similar to capsaicin. It has anti-inflammatory, hyperthermic, irritating properties, activates peripheral blood circulation.

Immediately after applying Capsicam ointment to the skin, a cooling sensation characteristic of camphor appears. After the expansion of blood vessels and capillaries, blood flow to the surface of the skin is activated at times. This causes hyperemia (redness) of the skin, its slight swelling, fever by several degrees.
Improving blood circulation restores trophism of damaged tissues, removing toxic products from them - this is the anti-inflammatory effect.

Areas and instructions for use of the capsicam ointment

Indications for the use of Capsicam ointment include diseases of the muscles and joints provoked by acute blood flow disorders, and as a result, trophic tissue. It is trophic disorders that lead to the activation and progression of the inflammatory process - the main source of pain.

In medicine

Doctors prescribe "Capsicam" in a comprehensive treatment:

• pinched nerves;
• neuralgia;
• sciatica;
• arthritis;
• arthrosis.

“Capsicum” helps to eliminate the pain that accompanies the heel spur, slow down the growth of the growth. Treatment of osteochondrosis with Capsicam is aimed at eliminating pain, but with the use of the drug, trophism of the vertebral joints is restored and the disease progression is slowed down. The use of ointment for arthritis of the knee joint is common. The rapid pharmacological effect in this pathology is due to the active blood supply to the knee joint bag.

In sports

Capsicam ointment is very popular among athletes. It is used for:

• elimination of joint pain due to increased stress;
• relieving muscle pain, with the accumulation of lactic acid;
• muscle preheating;
• sprain prevention;
• treatment of sports injuries and bruises.

In cosmetology

In cosmetology, "Capsicam" is used recently. The ability of the drug to improve peripheral blood flow is used to combat the manifestations of cellulite - the “orange peel”. The cosmetic effect is due to a strong and rapid improvement in blood flow at the site of regular lymphatic stasis. The use of Capsicam ointment against cellulite gives a lightning effect - a decrease in manifestations due to swelling of the tissues. The long-term effect of using the ointment develops as a result of regular and long-term improvement in blood circulation:

• lymphatic drainage is restored;
• trophic epithelium in the hips improves;
• hips are gradually reduced;
• excess fluid is removed from the connective tissue.

Due to these effects, the aesthetic appearance of the hips and buttocks improves, and the result remains for a long time.

Ways to use

The treatment of pain in the joints and muscles with the help of the drug is clearly prescribed by the instructions.

• For pain. The ointment is applied to a painful area of ​​the skin using the applicator provided with the drug. From one to three grams of the product is rubbed for several minutes, left to absorb completely. To enhance the warming effect, it is recommended to warmly dress or wrap the place of application with a woolen scarf.
• For athletes. Two to three grams of ointment is applied to the area of ​​the muscles that will be subjected to the greatest load. Rub the product with an applicator until a slight redness appears. After classes, the remnants of the ointment are washed off the skin with plenty of cool water.

As a cosmetic

Instructions on how to apply Capsicum for weight loss and the fight against cellulite are not provided in the instructions. The application methodology was developed by cosmetologists and is adjusted in accordance with the individual characteristics of the client’s skin. There are six strict rules for using Capsicam for cosmetic purposes.

1. Do not apply the drug in its pure form over a large area of ​​the skin.
2. In case of an unbearable burning sensation, the product is immediately washed off with water.
3. Skin irritation must be tolerant.
4. Do not apply mixtures with Capsicam to irritated skin.
5. You can not use the drug for wounds, scratches, rashes.
6. It is undesirable to carry out procedures with Capsicam immediately after the bath, shower.

In general, the technique of wrapping with “Capsicam” at home is as follows.

• Cooking composition. Capsicam ointment is mixed with the base (baby cream, cellulite remedy, cosmetic oil) in an equal proportion. Mix the components to obtain a uniform consistency. In some cases, to enhance the effect, cosmetologists recommend adding a caffeine ampoule to the composition.
• Application The prepared composition is applied to the localization zones of cellulite with the palm of your hand, rubbed for a couple of minutes, until you feel a warming effect. Excessive rubbing or the use of massagers is undesirable, since friction can cause skin damage.
• Body wrap. The processed areas of the body must be wrapped with cling film in several layers - this will improve the penetration of the product, create an additional thermal effect, protect clothing from contamination. The body should be wrapped with cling film, starting from the waist zone. After wrapping the buttocks, you need to go down the left leg to the knee. Leaving a portion of the film for convenient movement, they rise along the right leg, ending with a wrap at the waist. For the duration of the wraps, it is recommended to dress in a warm bathrobe or warm clothes, lie under a blanket.
• Exposure time. With severe irritation and burning, the procedure is stopped as soon as possible. If the irritation is strong but tolerable, they withstand a minimum exposure period of 20 minutes. With quite comfortable sensations, the duration of the wrap can be extended up to 40 minutes.
• End of procedure. At the end of the exposure time, the cling film is removed and discarded. The remnants of the product are washed off with a large amount of running water, cool, but comfortable for the body. It is advisable not to use washcloths or other devices, so as not to damage the skin. After a soft blot with a towel, a nourishing cream or regenerating oil is applied to the skin of the body.

The technique of using Capsicam for hair is similar to wraps. The difference is in the amount of ointment used. On any amount of homemade mask, hair oil or cosmetic balm put just one pea "Capsicum". After thorough mixing, the composition is applied to the scalp with fingers or a special brush. Wrap hair with film, leave to act for 15-25 minutes. After that, the remnants of the mask are washed off with cool water with shampoo.

Is it safe

Capsicam ointment is registered as a medicine that has undergone clinical trials and has all the necessary quality certificates confirming the effectiveness and safety of the drug. When using the ointment, it is important to know about the presence of contraindications:

• pregnancy period;
• lactation;
• damage to the skin in the area of ​​application;
• individual sensitivity to the components of the product;
• childhood.

Do not allow the ointment to get on the face, eyes, mucous membranes. To do this, wash your hands thoroughly after using the ointment.Due to the toxicity of the components, the ointment should be stored in a place inaccessible to children. If necessary, treatment with Capsicam during lactation while using the product should stop breast-feeding. This is provoked by the penetration of the active components into the systemic circulation, and, accordingly, into breast milk.

How to check the reaction

Before therapeutic or cosmetic use of the ointment, you must make sure that there is no allergy to its components. For this, the product is applied to a small area of ​​the place where the application is planned. It is worth noting that carrying out an allergy test on the wrist cannot be called an objective way to evaluate the body's response. The skin on the wrist is very thin, so hyperemia and swelling in this place will be a normal reaction.

What to be prepared for

Capsicam has side effects:

• redness of the skin;
• mild swelling of the tissues;
• burning sensation at the site of application;
• sensation of heat at the treatment site for several hours;
• temperature increase at the place of use of the product.

With the moderation of these reactions, without much discomfort for the patient, the effects are considered normal manifestations of the drug and do not require discontinuation of the drug. Perhaps the appearance of garlic odor on the skin, as well as from the mouth. This is the result of the removal of dimethylsulfoxide, which will disappear after treatment.
When using Capsicam ointment, it is important to use only the amount of the drug that is prescribed by the instructions. An overdose of the product, as well as applying it to damaged skin, can cause a burning sensation, which is very difficult to eliminate. Chemical burns on the skin will require specific treatment.

Alternative drugs

If the ointment for some reason is not suitable for treatment or is poorly tolerated, it can be replaced with analogues. For the treatment of radiculitis, sciatica, joint pain are suitable:

• "Finalgon";
• "Final gel";
• "Flamidez";
• Apizartron.

These drugs have a different composition, but are also used to treat joint and muscle pain, have a warming effect. The closest analogue is “Finalgon”, however, according to doctors, “Capsicam” acts softer.

Reviews about the “Capsicame” of buyers indicate high rates of its effectiveness both as a therapeutic drug and as a cosmetic product. It is important to remember the need to use the product according to the instructions, follow the rules of safe treatment. In the presence of chronic diseases, the use of Capsicam ointment is best agreed with the doctor.

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