Front of the Actimas Celafen 50ml muscle and joint rub, made with Celadrin, menthol and arnica

Actimas Celafen Muscle & Joint Cream 50ml

£14.95

Woman rubbing Actimas Celafen cream into the back of her hand to ease stiff, aching joints

Close-up of the smooth white Celafen cream, showing its light, non-greasy texture

Man in workout clothes massaging Actimas Celafen cream into his knee after exercise

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Actimas Celafen Muscle & Joint Cream 50ml

Name: Actimas Celafen Muscle & Joint Cream 50ml
Brand: Skin Shop
SKU: CELA50
Price: 14.95 GBP
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Fast-Acting ReliefWith CeladrinDrug-FreeCooling Menthol

£14.95

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A fast-acting cosmetic muscle and joint rub for everyday muscular discomfort, stiffness and post-exercise recovery. Celafen is made with clinically researched Celadrin, a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids investigated in multiple published clinical studies evaluating topical comfort, flexibility and functional performance, blended with cooling menthol and soothing arnica. Many users report noticing a cooling and comforting sensation within around 30 minutes of application, making it a useful choice for post-exercise recovery, overworked muscles, everyday stiffness and evening massage. It is drug-free, so you can rub it into muscles and joints morning and evening as part of your daily massage routine. Dermatologically tested, cruelty-free and made in Britain.

Fast-acting relief with a cooling sensation often noticed within around 30 minutes
Helps soothe feelings of muscular discomfort and joint stiffness through massage
Drug-free, suitable for everyday massage
Cooling, non-greasy and fast-absorbing

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Everyday muscular discomfort and joint stiffness are very common, and many people understandably prefer a topical, drug-free product they can massage into the area and use consistently as part of a daily routine. As a dermatologist, what reassures me is a formula that is gentle and well tolerated on the skin, used with realistic expectations: a cosmetic massage cream is there to support everyday comfort, not to treat an underlying condition.

Dr. Eva Melegh

Dermatologist, specialising in sensitive and reactive skin conditions

	Suitable for:	Adults looking for a drug-free cosmetic rub to massage into tired muscles and areas of everyday stiffness, including post-exercise recovery and the everyday muscular discomfort associated with an active lifestyle or everyday wear and tear. Ideal for evening massage and helping muscles and joints feel more comfortable before bedtime or after waking. Suitable for daily use.
	What it does:	Helps soothe feelings of muscular discomfort and joint stiffness through massage, providing an immediate cooling sensation while supporting everyday comfort as part of a regular massage routine. Many users report noticing the cooling sensation within around 30 minutes of application.
	Product type:	Fast-acting cosmetic muscle and joint rub
	Ingredients:	Contains clinically researched Celadrin, a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids investigated in multiple published clinical studies, with cooling menthol, soothing arnica and nourishing olive oil. Also contains sweet almond and wheat germ oils. Full ingredients list below.
	Made in:	Britain

90% Natural
Animal Test-Free by PETA
Dermatologically Tested
Made in Britain

Product overview

Celafen is a fast-acting cosmetic muscle and joint rub for adults looking for a drug-free way to help manage everyday muscular discomfort, joint stiffness and post-exercise recovery. Massage it directly into the desired area, where cooling menthol provides an immediate refreshing sensation and clinically researched Celadrin, a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids investigated in multiple published clinical studies evaluating topical comfort, flexibility and functional performance, works alongside soothing arnica and nourishing olive oil. It offers a drug-free option that can be used morning and evening as part of your regular massage routine.

Persistent muscle and joint discomfort can affect how comfortably you move, sleep and go about your day, and many people prefer a topical, drug-free option that can be applied exactly where it is needed. Celafen offers a different approach: a fast-absorbing massage cream that combines a cooling sensory experience with ingredients selected for their cosmetic and skin-conditioning properties, making it ideal for everyday use after exercise, during periods of muscular tension or whenever muscles and joints feel stiff from daily activities.

That makes it a useful choice for a wide range of people. Active adults and gym-goers use it after exercise on tired or overworked muscles, while others enjoy it as part of their daily massage routine when muscles feel tight after physical exertion, prolonged sitting or everyday wear and tear. Many customers also choose it as part of their regular self-care routine whenever muscles and joints feel stiff or uncomfortable, particularly in the evening or after a busy day. Because it is drug-free, it can be used regularly as part of an everyday wellbeing routine.

At its heart is clinically researched Celadrin, a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids that has been investigated in multiple published clinical studies on topical formulations. These studies evaluated outcomes including comfort, flexibility and functional performance in the study populations. It is blended with menthol for an immediate cooling sensation, arnica, traditionally used in massage products for its soothing properties, and skin-conditioning olive oil and vitamin E. Celafen is drug-free and free from parabens, SLS, MI and propylene glycol, with no formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. It is dermatologically tested and made with approximately 90% naturally derived ingredients.

Many users report noticing the cooling and comforting sensation within around 30 minutes of application, consistent with the assessment timing used in published clinical studies on topical cetylated fatty acid formulations. With regular massage, many people also say Celafen helps muscles and joints feel more comfortable as part of their everyday routine. As with any topical product, individual experiences vary, and Celafen is designed to support everyday comfort through massage rather than treat the underlying cause of muscular or joint discomfort.

Developed by Skin Shop, specialists in condition-led skincare and wellbeing products for over 20 years, and proudly made in Britain.

How to use

Massage a thin layer into the desired area morning and evening, working it in for one to two minutes until absorbed. On limbs, hands and feet, massage into both sides of the joint. A little goes a long way, and because Celafen is drug-free it can be reapplied whenever extra comfort is wanted.

To help muscles and joints feel more comfortable first thing, massage it in about five minutes before getting out of bed, while the skin is still warm. Use it after exercise on tired or overworked muscles, in the evening before bed, or whenever everyday stiffness needs extra comfort. Many users report noticing the cooling sensation within around 30 minutes of application.

If you prefer a plant-based, vegan cream for everyday joint massage, many customers pair Celafen with Actimas Boswellia & Commiphora Cream, using Boswellia & Commiphora as their daily joint massage cream and Celafen whenever muscles and joints need extra cooling comfort. Keep a tube where you need it most, so a regular massage routine is easy to maintain.

Ingredients

Key actives: Celadrin (Cetyl Tallowate), a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids investigated in multiple published clinical studies evaluating flexibility, functional performance and topical comfort. Menthol, which gives an immediate cooling sensation on contact. Arnica (Arnica Montana Flower Extract), a botanical traditionally used in massage products for its soothing properties. Olive Fruit Oil (Olea Europaea), a skin-conditioning oil that helps the cream glide during massage and absorb without residue, supported by antioxidant Vitamin E (Tocopherol).

Full ingredients list: Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Tallowate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Menthol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol.

Please note: Celafen contains sweet almond oil and wheat germ oil, so it is not suitable for anyone with a nut or wheat allergy. For external use only. We recommend a patch test before first use, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Our formulations may be updated from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most current and accurate information.

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From the first use:

You feel the cooling menthol almost straight away, and many users report noticing a cooling and comforting sensation within around 30 minutes of application. Massage leaves the treated area feeling refreshed and comfortable, making Celafen a practical choice after exercise, for tired muscles or whenever everyday stiffness needs extra comfort.

Week 1:

Used morning and evening as part of your regular massage routine, many people report that muscles and joints begin to feel more comfortable during everyday activities. The fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula makes it easy to use consistently, and a little goes a long way.

Weeks 2-4:

With consistent daily massage, many users say Celafen becomes an important part of their wellbeing routine, helping muscles and joints feel more comfortable and ready for everyday movement. Published clinical studies investigating topical cetylated fatty acid formulations have also evaluated outcomes over several weeks, including comfort, flexibility and functional performance.

Around 2 months:

Many long-term users tell us the greatest benefits come with regular, consistent use, as Celafen becomes part of their daily massage routine rather than something used only occasionally. Individual experiences vary, but consistency is key.

Long term:

For many customers, Celafen becomes a trusted part of their everyday self-care routine, used regularly to massage tired muscles and areas of stiffness whenever extra comfort is needed. Many choose to keep a tube close at hand or on subscription so they never run out.

The science behind Celadrin

Published clinical studies investigating topical cetylated fatty acid formulations have assessed outcomes over periods ranging from several weeks to six weeks, evaluating comfort, flexibility and functional performance in the study populations. Celafen is formulated with clinically researched Celadrin, bringing this well-established ingredient into a fast-absorbing cosmetic muscle and joint rub.

Celadrin powder: "Celadrin powder, the clinically researched active ingredient in Actimas Celafen muscle and joint cream

Clinically Researched Celadrin

Celadrin (Cetyl Tallowate), a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids and the key active in Celafen. Published clinical studies investigating topical Celadrin formulations have evaluated outcomes including comfort, flexibility and functional performance in the study populations. In Celafen, it is combined with cooling menthol and skin-conditioning ingredients in a fast-absorbing cosmetic muscle and joint rub.

Cooling Menthol

Menthol gives Celafen its immediate cooling sensation, leaving the skin feeling refreshed from the moment it is massaged in. Its fast sensory effect is one of the reasons many users report noticing comfort soon after application.

Yellow arnica flowers, traditionally used to soothe aches and bruises, an active in Actimas Celafen and Boswellia creams

Soothing Arnica

Arnica (Arnica Montana Flower Extract), a botanical traditionally used in massage products for its soothing properties. It complements Celafen's massage routine by helping leave the skin feeling comfortable while supporting a smooth massage experience.

Close-up of golden olive oil, a nourishing, skin-conditioning ingredient in Actimas Celafen cream

Nourishing Olive Oil

Olive Fruit Oil (Olea Europaea), a skin-conditioning oil that helps Celafen glide smoothly during massage and absorb without leaving a greasy residue. Together with antioxidant Vitamin E (Tocopherol), it helps care for and condition the skin.

88%

% say Celafen helps ease their everyday muscle and joint pain

83%

% say they feel it working quickly, often within around 30 minutes

93%

rate Celafen 4 or 5 stars out of 5

*Based on real customer feedback from 470 verified reviews of Celafen Cream. Individual results may vary.

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01.

Actimas Boswellia & Commiphora Cream

(every day, for everyday joint comfort)

Massage into areas of joint stiffness, such as knees, hands, hips and shoulders, once or twice a day. Plant-based and vegan, made with frankincense and myrrh, it is designed to become part of your daily massage routine, helping keep joints feeling comfortable over time.

02.

Actimas Celafen Cream

(every day, and whenever muscles and joints need extra comfort)

Rub into tired muscles and areas of joint stiffness morning and evening, and again after exercise, before bed or whenever extra comfort is needed. With cooling menthol and clinically researched Celadrin, a proprietary complex of cetylated fatty acids investigated in published clinical studies, many users report noticing a cooling and comforting sensation within around 30 minutes of application. Regular massage with Celafen makes it an easy addition to youreveryday wellbeing routine.

Which Actimas cream is right for you?

The two creams complement each other and can be used as part of the same daily routine. Choose Boswellia & Commiphora for everyday massage of stiff joints, especially if you prefer a plant-based, vegan formula. Reach for Celafen when you want fast cooling comfort for tired muscles, post-exercise recovery or areas of everyday stiffness, where its cooling menthol and clinically researched Celadrin provide a refreshing massage experience. Many people choose to use both: Boswellia & Commiphora as their everyday joint massage cream, and Celafen whenever muscles and joints need extra comfort.

1. What is Celafen used for?

Celafen is a fast-acting cosmetic muscle and joint rub designed to help soothe feelings of everyday muscular discomfort and joint stiffness through massage. People massage it into tired muscles and areas of stiffness after exercise, following physical activity or whenever extra comfort is needed. It is drug-free, so it can be used morning and evening as part of a regular massage routine.

2. What is Celadrin and how does it work?

Celadrin is a proprietary, clinically researched complex of cetylated fatty acids and the key active in Celafen. Published clinical studies investigating topical Celadrin formulations have evaluated outcomes including comfort, flexibility and functional performance in the study populations. In Celafen, it is combined with cooling menthol and soothing botanical ingredients in a fast-absorbing cosmetic muscle and joint rub.

3. How quickly does Celafen work, and how long until I notice a difference?

Many users report noticing the cooling and comforting sensation within around 30 minutes of application, consistent with the assessment timing used in published clinical studies investigating topical cetylated fatty acid formulations. With regular massage, many people say Celafen becomes an important part of their everyday wellbeing routine. Individual experiences vary, and consistency is key.

4. What is the difference between Celafen and Boswellia & Commiphora Cream?

Both are Actimas muscle and joint creams, but they do different jobs. Celafen is a fast-acting cosmetic muscle and joint rub, built around clinically researched Celadrin, and is ideal for post-exercise massage, tired muscles and everyday stiffness. Boswellia & Commiphora Cream is plant-based and vegan, built around frankincense and myrrh, and designed for everyday joint massage and comfort. Many people use the two together: Celafen whenever muscles and joints need extra comfort, and Boswellia & Commiphora as part of their daily massage routine.

5. Can Celafen help with arthritis?

Many of the published clinical studies investigating topical cetylated fatty acid formulations were conducted in people with osteoarthritis. However, these studies relate to the ingredient or comparable topical formulations rather than the finished Celafen cosmetic product. Celafen is designed to provide cooling comfort through massage and should not be considered a treatment for arthritis. If you have arthritis or persistent joint symptoms, please seek advice from your healthcare professional.

6. Can Celafen help with fibromyalgia?

Celafen is designed to massage areas of everyday muscular discomfort and stiffness, whatever the underlying cause. Some published studies have investigated oral cetylated fatty acids in people with fibromyalgia, while separate clinical research has evaluated topical cetylated fatty acid formulations in other musculoskeletal conditions. If you are living with fibromyalgia, Celafen may be included as part of a massage and comfort routine, but it should not replace the advice or treatment recommended by your healthcare professional.

7. Is Celafen drug-free?

Yes. Celafen contains no medicinal pain-relieving drugs. It combines Celadrin, cooling menthol and soothing arnica in a cosmetic cream developed for regular massage, making it suitable for everyday use as part of a wellbeing routine.

8. Is Celafen vegan?

No. Celadrin, the key active in Celafen, is derived from animal-sourced fatty acids, so Celafen is not suitable for vegans. If you would prefer a vegan, plant-based option, our Actimas Boswellia & Commiphora Cream is vegan. Celafen is cruelty-free and approved under PETA's Global Animal Test Policy.

9. Does Celafen contain nuts or wheat, and is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Celafen contains sweet almond oil and wheat germ oil, so it is not suitable for anyone with a nut or wheat allergy. It is dermatologically tested and free from parabens, SLS, MI and propylene glycol, but as with any topical product, we recommend a patch test before first use, and stop using it if any irritation occurs.

10. Can I use Celafen during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

We recommend checking with your midwife, GP or pharmacist before using Celafen during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It contains active ingredients including menthol and arnica, and it is sensible to seek personalised advice before introducing any new topical product during this time. Many people choose to use Celafen as part of their massage routine after pregnancy, when muscles feel tired following the physical demands of caring for a new baby.

11. Who can use Celafen?

Celafen is made for adults, and it suits a wide range of people:

Active adults, gym-goers and runners looking for a cooling massage after exercise
People with tired or overworked muscles following physical activity
Adults experiencing everyday muscular stiffness or joint stiffness
People who prefer a drug-free massage cream as part of their daily wellbeing routine
Anyone looking for a fast-absorbing cosmetic muscle and joint rub for regular massage

12. Does Celafen have a strong smell?

Celafen has a light, cooling menthol scent that fades quickly once it is absorbed, and most people find it mild and far less overpowering than traditional heat rubs. It absorbs fast and is not greasy or sticky, so it is comfortable to use through the day or before bed.