Menthol Ice is a topical analgesic that combines the soothing effect of menthol with the moisture-attracting benefits of HYDRON® hydrogels, to relieve muscle soreness and arthritis pain in a new way that’s different from other rubs and menthol products. Menthol works as a counter irritant. It replaces the pain message your body feels with a cooling sensation. Menthol Ice delivers menthol to your skin using patented Hydron technology. Hydron hydrogels are biocompatible, water-attracting ingredients used in numerous biomedical applications, from burn and wound care to drug delivery. Unlike conventional water-based creams or oil-based products, Menthol Ice’s unique Hydron-based delivery system: