Recovery Balms

Everything to know about treating yourself to these salves

- Jackie Lam

Ahh, that sweet, relaxing moment after you lather up your body. Now imagine getting sore muscles in on the self-care love too. Enter: recovery balms. Featuring a mix of familiar ingredients such as menthol, magnesium, turmeric, and sometimes CBD, these creams promise quick relief when applied to achy areas so you can, in theory, bounce back from a tough workout faster. Sounds pretty good, ya? Before you buy, though, here's the scoop on what you can (and can't!) expect from these topicals, what to look for in an ingredients list, and how to work them into a holistic recovery routine.

They soothe muscle pain.

POTENTIALLY!