Promoted as a physician-formulated cream to help reduce bruising, swelling, inflammation, and pain, this cream contains a high concentration of Arnica. The cream’s credibility comes from the fact that it is formulated by Dr. Brian Brazzo, an ophthalmic and facial plastic surgeon who has a wealth of first-hand experience with patients who are recovering from surgeries and looking for an effective solution to heal their bruising and swelling.
The issue we have with this cream is that besides Arnica, Sunflower, and Avocado Oil, the ingredient list is lacking other scientifically-backed ingredients to aid bruise healing. Additionally, we were disappointed that we could not find information regarding the manufacturing process or ingredient testing to ensure purity, quality, and safety. However, from customer reviews, it seems that many customers are happy with the results after using this cream. It is also important to note that there is only a 30-day return policy for unused products, which doesn’t demonstrate much confidence in their product’s effectiveness.
Is Brazzo MD Arnica 7 Cream Effective?
This formula consists of 7% Arnica, which is less than our top pick, but still higher than other creams we researched. Based on this concentration, we do believe that this cream could be effective for some, depending on the severity of the bruising. Additionally, this formula contains Avocado Oil, which is rich in oleic acid as well as other fatty acids. Oleic acid has been shown to boost collagen synthesis to help create new connective tissue and heal wounds, while fatty acids can assist the healing process by reducing inflammation. In addition, it contains Sunflower Oil, which is also high in oleic acid, as well as Vitamin E, which helps to accelerate the bruise-healing process.
Although Arnica, Sunflower, and Avocado Oil are powerful ingredients, this is all the cream has to offer. Furthermore, Sunflower Oil is the last ingredient on their list, which we can assume means that there is only a small amount of it in the formula. We would have liked to see a variety of essential oils, Menthol, and Hemp Seed Oil in this formula to really give a targeted approach to healing bruises and reducing pain quickly and effectively. Unfortunately, Brazzo MD did not recognize the value of such ingredients when this bruise cream was formulated.
There were mixed reviews from customers. The majority of them did appear to be positive, and some even shared the improvement in their bruising after surgery. That said, there were some complaints on Amazon about customers receiving their order of this cream, but the tubes didn’t arrive full. So long as you aren’t concerned about the amount of cream you receive, you should likely be satisfied.
Is Brazzo MD Arnica 7 Cream Safe?
There are no mentioned side effects of using this product. However, you might have to test first if you have a sunflower seed allergy, due to the sunflower oil in this product. As with any new health product, we always advise talking to your healthcare professional about possible contraindications of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Creams work differently for everyone and the effects can vary between individuals, so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional.
We noted that the manufacturer makes no mention of third-party testing. This would guarantee that the product has been tested by an independent company that verifies the quality and purity of this cream.
Summary
Brazzo MD seems to be an effective bruise cream. It contains a high percentage of Arnica, as well as Avocado Oil and Sunflower Oil, which have known qualities that are beneficial for healing bruises and reducing pain, inflammation, and swelling in affected areas. Its pricing isn’t terrible, but not receiving a full tube of cream doesn’t make this the most cost-effective option.
We do like that Dr. Brian Brazzo has used his years of medical experience to formulate this cream, but we are wary of the fact that it is not tested by a third party, or that the manufacturing process is not shared on their website. In short, we like this product and think it rightly deserves the second spot on our list of top products.
