Weleda Massage Arnica Fluid Ounce Reviews Summary

Texture and Absorption

Pros:

• "It's not greasy as other massage oil I tried and the skin absorbs it very fast."
• "This is a good massage oil that has good slip and absorbs nicely into the skin."
• "It got pleasantly warm and silky smooth you could feel the muscles relaxing in relatively no time."
• "It absorbs well and leaves my skin very smooth but with no oily feeling."
• "Very smooth and absorbs without being greasy or gunky."
• "Easily absorbed into skin, and warms the area without excessive heat. Not greasy!!"
• "Light oil that absorbs quickly and does not have an overpowering scent."

Cons:

• "The only minor concern is that it's extremely oily and does not soak in easily."
• "It is exceptionally oily - it doesn't seem to soak into the skin but stays on the surface and leaves you feeling like an oil slick."
• "The oil used to spread the Arnica is way too greasy."

Scent

Pros:

• "The scent is nice and not overpowering."
• "The scent is unique but not overpowering."
• "Has a nice lavender and rosemary fragrance."
• "It has a subtle lavender scent which is quite pleasant."
• "The scent is calming and the oil is not greasy."
• "The scent is very refreshing yet very calming."
• "The scent is clean, herbal, and comforting."

Cons:

• "It smells like decomposing grass or plant matter. It is nauseating."
• "And it smells really unpleasant compared to the other Weleda oils I’ve tried!"
• "Hate the smell."
• "The smell is horrible. Almost rancid."
• "It smells terrible. I thought if it worked, I could deal with the smell. When I tried it, I felt no pain relief and the scent quickly gave me a headache."
• "This smells heavily of lavender - one of my least favorite scents and one to which I tend to react to."
• "It does have a strong herbal aroma."

Effectiveness

Pros:

• "I had a bruise on my leg and after applying this oil, it disappeared in just a couple of days."
• "It definitely has helped soothe my muscles a little afterwards!"
• "It worked almost immediately. I'll never let it run out again."
• "It has proven to be a high quality oil, and certainly provides therapeutic results for many of my clients."
• "Worked really well on my sore wrist joint from crocheting way too much."
• "Smells great and instantly helps with muscle soreness as soon as it's applied."
• "It really helps dull the pain in my knees."

Cons:

• "I honestly didn't feel the warming effect of the Arnica."
• "I wish it were a bit stronger - maybe had more arnica to help with pain relief."
• "It doesn't take away all your pain but certainly eases the pain."
• "Noticed no discernible difference in warming."
• "Does not have a warming sensation. Did not help with any soreness or post-surgery healing."
• "It doesn't really help with soreness."
• "I didn’t find that it really relieved that much of my pain."

Packaging and Convenience

Pros:

• "The pump bottle delivers exactly the right amount and isn't messy at all."
• "It now has a pump dispenser on the bottle which is handy as it helps keep the oil from getting everywhere."
• "And the new pump feature makes using it so much easier! Great idea!"
• "The product arrived promptly and packaged very well just as described and pleasantly surprised that it was a glass bottle."
• "I’m so shocked at how well this worked and I am happy it’s packed in a glass bottle so it doesn’t absorb any plastic chemicals!"
• "Delivered on time and very well wrapped to avoid breaking in transit as it comes in glass bottle."

Cons:

• "I do wish it was in a pump bottle instead of having to twist the top off or grab the bottle to add more oil with oily hands."
• "It goes on nicely on the skin, but comes out very quickly from the bottle."
• "I'm very unhappy with the new packaging. The new pump doesn't work consistently and is very frustrating."
• "However, they have now changed to a pump bottle which I do not like at all. A pour bottle is much better in my opinion."
• "The bottle makes somewhat of a mess."

Value

Pros:

• "It has proven to be a high quality oil, and certainly provides therapeutic results for many of my clients."
• "Even though it is a bit pricey, we keep this oil on hand at all times now."
• "A bit on the expensive side but worth the cost because a little goes a long way!"
• "Nice oil. Wonderful Arnica for the sore muscles! This wonderful oil is great value compared to other oils that can be purchased."

Cons:

• "I probably will not purchase it again, as it is a bit costly."
• "Felt ripped off."
• "for 20 big ones this is a bit of a rip off i'd say."
• "Lots more expensive than it used to be but it lasts a long time."
• "Too expensive for me to use for a full body massage unless I cut it with another oil."