Recovery Isn’t Soft—It’s Performance

Whether you work a physical job, train hard, sit at a desk too long, or simply want to feel better day to day, recovery is what keeps you consistent.

Respond Wellness offers Pain Aid in two formats:

• Pain Aid Topical: CBD + CBG + menthol; cooling sensation; fast-absorbing, non-greasy.
• Pain Aid Tincture: CBD + CBG blend with avocado and MCT oils; designed with a “holistic perspective” and comfort/ease language (no medical claims).

Topical vs Tincture: The Simple Difference

CBD Topical (cream/lotion)

Think: targeted, local, “right here.”
People use topicals when they want to apply product directly to a specific area.

Respond Wellness describes its topical as having menthol and a cooling sensation, absorbs quickly, and leaves no oily residue.

CBD Tincture

Think: routine-based, daily consistency.
Many people like tinctures because they’re easy to integrate into a morning or evening routine.

Respond Wellness describes the Pain Aid tincture blend as CBD/CBG with avocado and MCT oils, positioned around comfort and overall well-being.

When to Use Which (Practical Guide)

Use a topical when:

• You want a direct application experience
• You prefer a cooling sensation
• You want something fast, clean, and non-greasy for on-the-go

Use a tincture when:

• You want a consistent daily routine approach
• You prefer internal routines over “apply and go”

Use both when:

• You want an “inside + outside” recovery routine (many people prefer stacking routines, but always start slowly and evaluate your individual response).

THC-Free: Why It Matters for Recovery Products Too

Even if you’re using a topical, career testing concerns can still shape your buying decisions. Most drug tests target THC metabolites; risks are linked to THC exposure/contamination in products.

Respond Wellness states 0.000% THC and includes a full disclaimer/FDA language.

FAQs

Do CBD topicals “work” differently than tinctures?
They’re used differently—topicals are applied to skin; tinctures are taken as part of a routine. Expectations should match the format.

Is menthol good for that cooling feel?
Many people like menthol for the sensation; Respond Wellness specifically includes menthol in its Pain Aid topical.

If recovery matters to your performance, choose a routine you’ll actually stick to—and choose THC-free products with transparent standards.