MINERAL ICE IS A PAIN RELIEVING GEL AND MORE. IT IS COOL AND SOOTHING PAIN FIGHTER. BE SURE THAT APPLICATION AREA IS CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY OTHER MEDICATIONS. APPLY MINERAL ICE BY HAND OR DAMP SPONGE. BE SURE AREA IS WELL COATED. RUB GENTLY TO INSURE CONTACT WITH SKIN. IF DESIRED, BANDAGE LEG OR OTHER AREAS WITH COOL WET OR DRY COTTON WRAPS ONLY. APPLY AT LEAST TWICE DAILY. USE AS A BODY WASH COOLANT.