Cooling vs warming patches and roller gels: find your everyday fit
Prefer a fresh, cooling feel or a little warmth? Choosing your everyday comfort can start with the sensation you enjoy, then the format that suits your routine. This guide compares three East Remedy patches and three roller gels so you can explore the options without the guesswork.
Patch or roller gel?
A patch is applied to the skin and worn for the time specified on the pack. A roller gel is applied with a gliding motion, making it a convenient alternative when you prefer a roll-on format. Both ranges offer cooling and warming options, but their formulas and warmth levels are not identical.
The quick patch comparison
| Patch | Feel | Pack and size |
|---|---|---|
| Peppermint & Eucalyptus · Cooling | Cooling on contact | 10 patches, 8 × 11 cm |
| Far Infrared · Warming | Cool at first, followed by gentle warmth | 8 patches, 8.7 × 15 cm |
| Turmeric · Warming | Cool at first, warming within minutes | 8 patches, 8.7 × 15 cm |
The quick roller gel comparison
| Roller gel | Feel | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender · Cooling | Cooling, fast-absorbing and non-greasy | 40 g |
| Turmeric · Warming | Cool on, then warming; light and non-greasy | 40 g |
| Far Infrared · Warming | Cool on contact, then steady warmth; our warmest gel | 40 g |
For a fresh, cooling feel
The Peppermint & Eucalyptus Cooling Patch is our coolest patch. It combines peppermint, eucalyptus, wintergreen and Yi Tiao Gen root in a compact format. If you prefer cooling rather than warmth, this is the patch to explore first.
Prefer a roll-on? The Lavender Cooling Roller Gel offers a fast-absorbing, non-greasy format with Yi Tiao Gen root, wintergreen, peppermint and lavender. It is a cooling option you can glide directly onto the skin.
For warming comfort
The Far Infrared Warming Patch starts cool before a steady warmth develops. It is the mildest of our warming patches and contains tourmaline, turmeric, graphene and Yi Tiao Gen root. Its breathable stretch fabric offers a larger format than the cooling patch.
The Turmeric Warming Patch starts cool and warms within minutes. Its blend includes turmeric, tourmaline, graphene and Yi Tiao Gen root. Explore this option if you prefer a deeper warming sensation rather than the gentler warmth of the Far Infrared patch.
For a warming roll-on, the Turmeric Warming Roller Gel combines turmeric, Yi Tiao Gen root and wintergreen. It feels cool on application before warming, in a light, non-greasy gel.
The Far Infrared Warming Roller Gel is our warmest gel. Its blend includes graphene, tourmaline, turmeric and Yi Tiao Gen root, with a cool initial feel followed by steady warmth.
A useful distinction: Far Infrared is the mildest warming patch but the warmest roller gel. Choose using the details for the individual product, rather than assuming the same name means the same warmth in both formats.
How to apply these patches
- First time? Test a small piece on the inside of your arm for 15 minutes before use.
- Apply to clean, dry skin on the back, arms, legs or shoulders. These patches can be used whole or cut to size.
- Wear a patch for 4 to 8 hours, see individual patch product recommendation. For these three patches, take a one-hour break before reapplying.
- Peel back gently to remove.
How to apply the roller gels
First time? Test a small amount on the inside of your arm for 15 minutes before use. Then hold the rollerball against the skin and apply with a gliding motion. The product instructions describe use through the day as needed and suggest pairing application with a light massage. Follow the directions and warnings on your specific pack. The patch wear-time guidance above does not apply to roller gels.
Know before you use
For external use only. Don't use on broken, irritated or inflamed skin, and keep away from your eyes and mouth. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or sensitive skin, or are considering use on a child, check with your doctor or health professional first. Choose by your preference for cooling or warmth, not as a way to diagnose an injury, and follow the directions and warnings on the pack.
Find your everyday fit
Start with the sensation you prefer: cooling, gentle warmth or a deeper warming feel. Then choose between a wearable patch and a gliding roller gel. Read the individual product details before choosing.
Explore Recovery & Relief to compare patches, roller gels and the rest of the range.