Fighting Fire with Fire
There is nothing I’d love to do more than set the world on fire when I’m in pain. Call it dramatic, I call it fair. If my nerves are on fire, everything else should be too. As fate should have it, after several days of burning tension in my face, neck, back, and hips I caved, and the next thing I knew I had a jar of Fire Balm waltz its way into my cabinet of stoner wonder.
What happens when you fight fire with fire? Sweet Relief!
Who is Fire Balm?
Fire Balm is a product from Ribo Chebeir. I’ve had the pleasure of trying his products before and I’ve never been disappointed. He has a history as an athlete and Fire Balm was born to provide intense relief for those of us who just don’t stop. It’s tiger balm’s stoner twin and provides the best of both worlds in one jar.
“We built our brand by taking just ok products in fancy packaging and making it the best product they can possibly be, in sensible packaging.” said Ribo Chebeir.
I can confidently say that this is true for every product. The packaging is cool but it’s not overdone, the product quality really gets to shine.
Experience
This is a thick petroleum-based product*, which I usually wouldn’t be a fan of - but this was everything I needed. It feels like using a heating pad and ice at the same time. The sweet sigh of relief I experience every time I use this product keeps me coming back for more.
Before product was applied
After product absorbed
Relief is crazy fast. I’m talking basically instant. As soon as I started applying this to my problem areas there was a chorus of pops & cracks. It takes about 60 seconds to fully start working. Because most of my pain is from tension, I like to stretch whatever area I apply it to while it kicks in. The active pain relief lasts for several hours, and even after the most intense parts fade, I don’t return to the same level of pain as pre-use.
This might just be a “me thing”, but when I use heavier products like this I prefer to shower first and I’ll only apply it twice once in the morning and once at night before I’ll shower again. It just helps me feel less weighed down. I reserve products like these for heavy pain days because the relief is next level and the time to onset is as rapid as it comes.
Overall
Topicals are always one of my go-to choices for pain relief, and there’s no doubt I’ll use every last bit of this jar.
I’ve used several different consistencies, and this one wouldn’t be something I’d recommend to someone who's never used a topical. It takes a bit to work it in and can be heavier on the skin than you may like. It is however designed with people like me in mind who need deep relief, fast relief, and long-lasting relief. They offer a mellower version called ReLeaf balm which doesn’t have the intense cooling of Fire Balm.
If you struggle with pain, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not trying it. From the first test you’ll be sold, and living a better life without pain on your mind 24/7.
Stay Happy, Healthy & High!
*Correction: Fire Balm is not a petroleum based product. It's made from all natural ingredients: a castor oil base with menthol, camphyr, beeswax, caranuba wax, clove oil, mint oil, and CBD oil.
