dznuts - InHeat Embrocation Cream - Anti-Grime Adhesion for Cooler Days, Weather-Proof Film, Warms and Soothes Skin and Muscles - Medium - 6 oz Tube

I've been on a recent kick to try all possible embros. Well, my search is over. There are not a ton available in the US market (I've tried MadAlchemy and Ozone), but DZ's is BY FAR the best for the following reasons:1) Water-based: doesn't clog and irritate sensitive follicles. Washes off of hands much more easily after application. This is key to avoiding embro on the wee-wee during that final pre-race pee.2) Best smell: InHeat has a strong, medicinal wintergreen smell, which I personally love. If you despise pepto bismal, look elsewhere.3) Perfect amount of heat: I never really notice InHeat on rides unless things start to cool down. Post-ride, as sweat accumulates a bit, it has a nice gentle, but throughly warming feeling.4) Washes off (just enough) in shower: Some embro requires a coal tar rubdown to remove and still burns. InHeat comes off 90% with normal soap, but still warms a bit afterwards.5) Non-staining: while my paper-white legs miss the tanner in some embro, my cycling clothing does not. InHeat leaves a subtle, nice shine to legs.6) Repels road dirt: This is huge. Most embro just picks up more grime. InHeat is incredible. You rub it on as light cream, and it solidifies into flexible, almost wax-like shell that actually repels dirt. I wouldn't believe it until I saw/felt it work!7) Comes in a tube: much greater control over a substance that you definitely do not want to spill inside the car/van with cycling stuff everywhere.

Besides using this for its traditional use on the legs, I mainly use it for my lower back for colder rides. It will not work just on contact, it is not like Ben-gay. It needs moisture/sweat/water to work. The warming that kicks in once the sweat starts to flow lasts for quite a while and my back seems to appreciate it. Don't overdo it and be careful of where you put it. I experimented with too much on my arms (Fail! Don't do it!) and 45 minutes into my ride I thought they would spontaneously combust. Ouch. Also note that the stuff will kick again when you hit it with warm water in the shower. Medium was plenty warm for me and a tube has lasted me going on two winters now.

This product definitely keeps my legs warm but it has this menthol-like smell that sticks with me through out the day. I put it on before I brave the cold streets of NY but then the smell is a little embarrassing at work. Also, when I take a shower the heat from the water initiates a chemical reaction with the cream and my legs burn like crazy! I doubt I'll buy another bottle (or even be able to get through this one) but for the price I think it's worth trying out.

I have tried it acouple times now, and there’s just nothing. There is no heat or anything. I believe I am using the product correctly. Will not be using again, very disappointed!

Have used the Medium heat product several times now, in air temperatures typically high 50s ºF. With typical wind chill on the bike, corresponds to maybe low 50s ºF.Nice warming feeling within 5 minutes, pleasant scent, and is virtually invisible (no weird coloration on legs!).Consistency is firm -- firmer than toothpaste. Therefore it doesn't drip during application.Seems to wash off easily in the shower, although I do retain heat sensation for another hour or so.Going to order the High heat version for colder days.

i really enjoy the product, makes riding outside in shorts in the winter great.for what ever reason the low heat has more heat than the medium heat, or at least with the containers that i have purchased.

It’s a okay product. I just wished that heat or warmth would activate faster. I should have purchased the HOT version. I do like DZ NUTS chamois cream.

This cream is fantastic. It helps keep your legs warm on a cold ride when you want to show off your guns (legs). It helps in dry conditions and heats up even more in when it gets wet. This medium grade does not burn in the shower when you wash it off. It is also not that hot when the sun comes out. So it is ideal for a long ride with changing conditions. (One tube lasts a long time.)