Why Catalyst Works
Why Catalyst Works
WHY CATALYST WORKS
It’s not about numbing what you feel — it’s about supporting what your body’s built to do.
Catalyst Cream was developed for people who push their limits and need more than a surface distraction. Whether you’re coming off a heavy session, fighting day-to-day tension, or staying consistent with your movement practice, Catalyst works with your body’s natural rhythms — not against them.
Most topicals try to mask discomfort through quick cooling or synthetic additives that trick the nervous system. Catalyst takes a different route. Its blend of tallow, DMSO, magnesium oil, MSM, copper, and botanicals works synergistically to condition surface tissues, maintain comfort, and support the recovery processes already happening beneath the skin.
Every element has a role: from hydration and texture balance to the subtle feel that helps you reconnect with your own body’s capacity to adapt, recover, and move freely. This isn’t a numbing cream — it’s a formula designed to work with you, not over you.
Deeper Design = Smarter Support
At the core of Catalyst is DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) — a compound originally derived from tree lignin and long valued in performance and recovery science for its remarkable compatibility with the body. In Catalyst, DMSO acts as the integrator — the element that allows oils, minerals, and botanicals to merge into one cohesive, high-performance cream.
Its chemistry gives Catalyst its signature feel: fast-absorbing, clean, and active without residue. By improving the uniformity and texture of the formula, DMSO helps each ingredient do its part — from magnesium and MSM to arnica and copper — creating a product that feels alive on the skin and aligns with how the body naturally restores balance after stress and strain.
That’s what sets Catalyst apart: not just what’s in it, but how it’s built. DMSO transforms the way the formula behaves — smooth in texture, efficient in absorption, and intelligently responsive to movement.
For external use only on clean, intact skin. Avoid use on broken or irritated areas. Catalyst Cream is not a drug and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What’s Inside — and What It Does
Catalyst is built around ingredients that are physiologically relevant, highly absorbable, and selected to work together:
Support for Structure + Recovery
-Magnesium Chloride (Magnesium Oil): Involved in over 300 enzymatic processes, magnesium supports muscle relaxation, neuromuscular tone, and overall tissue recovery. Topical magnesium may help downregulate overactive tissue responses after physical stress.
-MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): A bioavailable sulfur donor that supports collagen integrity, joint mobility, and antioxidant protection. Sulfur is a critical component of connective tissue architecture.
-Copper Gluconate: A trace mineral that serves as a cofactor for enzymes involved in collagen crosslinking, tissue remodeling, and antioxidant defense. Particularly supportive for skin structure and vascular health.
Tissue Comfort + Circulation
-Arnica montana: Traditionally used to soothe muscle and joint discomfort, arnica supports local circulation and reduces visible swelling or bruising.
-Rosemary Extract: Rich in compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, rosemary provides antioxidant support and may enhance microcirculation in stressed tissues.
-Menthol: Activates TRPM8 receptors in the skin, creating a cooling sensation that helps interrupt discomfort signals without numbing or masking true tissue feedback.
Antioxidant Defense + Skin Resilience
-Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate): A stable form of vitamin C that supports collagen synthesis, capillary integrity, and antioxidant protection, particularly in high-stress or inflamed tissues.
-Noni Powder: A Polynesian superfruit rich in phytonutrients, flavonoids, and trace minerals — traditionally used to support tissue tone and recovery from physical strain.
A Smarter Foundation: Grass-Fed Tallow
Catalyst’s base is grass-fed beef tallow — a nutrient-dense fat rich in saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), and cholesterol that closely mirrors human sebum.
-Supports the skin barrier and improves moisture retention
-Enhances delivery of both oil- and water-soluble compounds
-Doesn’t clog pores or leave a greasy film
-Offers ancestral synergy with a long history in topical healing
Unlike synthetic emulsions or seed oil bases, tallow nourishes while it delivers — creating a smooth, skin-compatible medium that supports both protection and penetration.
When to Use Catalyst Cream
Catalyst is versatile and designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle:
-After training or heavy physical activity
-Before or after bodywork, stretching, or mobility routines
-On localized areas of tightness, tension, or overuse
-For recovery after long workdays or intense manual labor
-As a daily ritual for aging, active, or injury-prone tissues
Rooted in Nature. Backed by Physiology.
Catalyst doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals, over-the-counter drug ingredients, or masking agents. Instead, it uses biologically active compounds, delivered intelligently, in a formula that your skin and tissues actually recognize.
While we don’t claim to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, we do believe that your body is capable of incredible things — when given the right support.
Catalyst was designed to help you move better, feel better, and bounce back faster — no matter what life throws your way.