fully dispersed once the mixture is fully thickened the ph is tested to ensure that it has a value between 3 5 and 4 5 the second part brings together a plurality of ingredients in a second mixing tank first 3 5 hydrogenated polyisobutene panalane l 14e is a versatile pure hydrocarbon based emollient that is non comedegenic non irritating and stable over a wide range of temperature ph and oxidation it 39 s an excellent moisturizer a thickening agent and emollient that coats and protects the skin to prevent water loss is combined with 12 methyl salycilate wintergreen oil an external antiseptic with anti fungal properties in a stainless steel mixing tank the stirring mechanism is activated and added 0 05 diclofenac an anti inflammatory agent that also acts to relieve pain and 0 15 benzocaine a topical anesthetic used in the treatment of dermatitis and sun burn 0 05 methylsulfonylmethane and 0 10 glucosamine a combination used to treat joint pain and arthritis is added to the second part mixture this combination is stirred 30 minutes whereupon the following ingredients are added 1 0 5 oat extract 2 2 artemisia vulgaris an algae extract rich in amino acid polypeptides and cell membrane carbohydrates with mugwort extract for relief from redness irritated skin and anti stinging 3 1 2 arnica montana flower extract a plant with cooling properties and promotes cell renewal the extract 39 s active ingredient include sesquiterpene lactones used as counter irritants and circulation enhancer as well as reducing swelling 4 0 2 ginger root extract an analgesic systemic stimulating and producing a warming effect on the skin indicating temporary increase of peripheral blood flow to help reduce swelling and.