7 Reasons Soothe Rollerball by Essence Helps Crush Discomfort for Women

Pain is an uninvited guest. It sometimes crashes your weekend with cramps that feel like a vice grip, derails your focus with throbbing headaches, or bloats your body until your favorite jeans feel like a betrayal. It’s not just discomfort—it’s a thief, stealing your time, energy, and joy. 

Soothe from Essence One isn’t a flimsy feel-good gimmick. It’s a botanical powerhouse packed into a sleek, pocket-sized rollerball, engineered to silence pain and hand you back control.

This isn’t about masking symptoms; it’s about targeting the root causes with science-backed plant power. Here’s why Soothe deserves a permanent spot in your bag, your nightstand, and your everyday survival kit—and how the science behind it makes it work.

#1 - Built for Battle, Not Just a Pretty Bottle

Pain isn’t a minor inconvenience. 

Over 60% of women experience menstrual pain severe enough to disrupt their lives, according to studies published in journals like Pain Medicine. This isn’t just a twinge—it’s debilitating cramps, hormonal headaches, and bloating that can sideline you for days. Globally, menstrual pain costs women billions of hours in lost productivity annually.

Essence One’s founder, Lauren VanScoy, wasn’t chasing a trendy wellness product. She was a woman fed up with pain dictating her life. Her mission wasn’t to create a cute, floral-scented roller—it was to craft a solution that works.

Soothe is the result: a bold, fast-acting, science-driven tool designed to tackle pain head-on.

Discomfort, whether from cramps, headaches, or muscle tension, arises from complex physiological processes. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are triggered by prostaglandins, hormone-like compounds that cause uterine contractions and inflammation, leading to pain.

Headaches often stem from hormonal fluctuations or stress-induced muscle tension. Bloating can result from hormonal changes affecting fluid retention or digestive slowdown. Soothe’s blend targets these pathways directly, using natural compounds to interrupt pain signals, reduce inflammation, and relax muscles.

#2 - A Botanical Arsenal

The Science of Soothe’s Ingredients Soothe isn’t a random mix of oils—it’s a carefully curated blend of nature’s most potent pain-fighters, each chosen for its biochemical properties. 

Here’s how the key ingredients work, backed by science:

Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita): Delivers a cooling sensation, numbs pain, and relaxes muscles. 

Peppermint contains menthol, a compound that activates TRPM8 receptors in the skin, creating a cooling effect that desensitizes pain nerves. Studies in Phytotherapy Research show menthol reduces muscle spasms and tension headaches by inhibiting pain signals in the nervous system.

When applied to the abdomen, it can also relax smooth muscles, easing cramps. 

The immediate cooling sensation distracts from pain, while menthol’s muscle-relaxing properties reduce uterine and digestive spasms. 

Clary Sage Oil (Salvia sclarea): Helps balance hormones and soothes menstrual cramps.

Clary sage contains sclareol, a compound with estrogen-like effects that may regulate hormonal imbalances linked to menstrual pain.

Research in Journal of Ethnopharmacology suggests clary sage reduces prostaglandin production, calming uterine contractions. It also has antispasmodic properties, relaxing smooth muscles in the uterus and digestive tract.

By targeting the hormonal and muscular roots of cramps, clary sage addresses pain at its source, not just its symptoms.

Roman Chamomile Oil (Chamaemelum nobile): Reduces inflammation and calms the nervous system.

Chamomile is rich in apigenin and chamazulene, compounds with anti-inflammatory and sedative effects. A 2019 study in Frontiers in Pharmacology found chamomile reduces inflammation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Its calming effect on the nervous system also helps alleviate stress-related pain, such as tension headaches.

Chamomile soothes irritated tissues and eases the nervous system’s “fight or flight” response, which can amplify pain perception.

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera): Acts as a lightweight, fast-absorbing carrier oil.

The Science: Grapeseed oil is high in linoleic acid, a fatty acid that supports skin barrier function and enhances the penetration of active ingredients. Its low viscosity ensures Soothe’s essential oils reach deeper skin layers quickly, maximizing their therapeutic effects.

It delivers the active ingredients efficiently without leaving a greasy residue, making Soothe practical for on-the-go use.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Nourishes skin and protects oils from oxidation.

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that stabilizes essential oils, ensuring their longevity and efficacy. It also supports skin health by reducing oxidative stress, which can exacerbate inflammation.

It keeps Soothe’s formula fresh and enhances skin comfort during application. The Sensory Experience: Soothe’s scent is crisp, sharp, and invigorating—not cloying or artificial. The blend smells alive, like a burst of fresh mint with earthy undertones, signaling relief is on the way.

When applied, it feels like a cool flash across sore skin, activating pain-relief pathways instantly.

#3 - The Cramp Crusher

Menstrual cramps affect over 80% of women at some point, with 20% experiencing severe pain that disrupts daily life (Journal of Women’s Health). 

Prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract, cutting off blood flow and triggering pain. Inflammation and muscle spasms amplify the agony.

Roll Soothe across your lower abdomen, where cramps are most intense. Peppermint’s menthol creates an immediate cooling effect, numbing pain receptors and relaxing uterine muscles. Clary sage reduces prostaglandin-driven contractions, calming the uterus.

Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory compounds soothe irritated tissues, reducing the inflammatory cascade that worsens pain. Within minutes, the pain softens, and your body begins to relax, letting you reclaim your day.

By combining menthol’s analgesic effect, clary sage’s hormonal regulation, and chamomile’s anti-inflammatory power, Soothe tackles cramps from multiple angles—numbing pain, relaxing muscles, and reducing inflammation.

 
#4 - Headaches? Soothe Says “Not Today.” 

Hormonal headaches plague 80% of women, often triggered by estrogen fluctuations during menstrual cycles (Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain). Tension headaches, caused by stress or muscle tightness, are equally brutal, striking at the worst moments.

Apply Soothe to your temples, forehead, or the base of your neck. Peppermint’s menthol cools the skin, reducing pain signals and relaxing tense muscles in the head and neck. Chamomile’s apigenin calms the nervous system, lowering stress that exacerbates headaches.

The sharp, refreshing scent acts as an aromatherapy boost, clearing mental fog and promoting relaxation. Within minutes, the throbbing retreats, and you’re back in the driver’s seat.

Menthol’s activation of TRPM8 receptors reduces pain perception, while chamomile’s sedative effects calm overactive nerves. The aromatherapy component engages the limbic system, reducing stress-induced pain amplification.

#5 - Bloating Be Gone: Lighten the Load

Bloating affects up to 70% of women during their menstrual cycle, caused by hormonal changes that slow digestion or increase fluid retention (American Journal of Gastroenterology). 

It’s not just uncomfortable—it’s a heavy, sluggish feeling that weighs you down. How Soothe Works: Swipe Soothe across your abdomen in a circular motion.

Peppermint relaxes smooth muscles in the digestive tract, easing gas and promoting motility. Clary sage’s antispasmodic properties reduce digestive cramps. Chamomile soothes inflammation in the gut, calming irritation.

The result? Less pressure, less puffiness, and a lighter, freer you. The Science in
Peppermint’s menthol inhibits calcium channels in smooth muscle, reducing spasms in the gut. Clary sage and chamomile work synergistically to calm digestive inflammation and promote relaxation, addressing both the physical and hormonal causes of bloating. 

#6 - Soothe Your Sore Spots 

 
Over 70% of women carry stress in their shoulders, neck, or lower back, leading to muscle stiffness and pain (Journal of Occupational Health). 

Long days, poor posture, or hormonal changes can make these areas scream. How Soothe Works: Roll Soothe directly onto stiff or sore areas—neck, shoulders, lower back, or anywhere tension strikes. Peppermint’s cooling menthol numbs pain and relaxes tight muscles. Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory compounds reduce localized swelling. The rollerball’s gentle massage action increases blood flow, loosening knots.

It’s like a cold plunge for your muscles—refreshing, relaxing, and instantly relieving. The

Menthol’s analgesic properties block pain signals, while increased blood flow from massage delivers oxygen to tense muscles, promoting relaxation. Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory effects reduce muscle soreness at the cellular level.

Why Real Women Love  Soothe Rollerball

Soothe isn’t a corporate cash grab—it’s a passion project born from necessity. Lauren VanScoy created it because she lived the struggle. Thousands of women now swear by it, not because of flashy ads, but because it delivers.

Unlike many discomfort solutions that dull pain but risk side effects, or heat patches that offer temporary warmth, Soothe is a targeted, natural solution that's: 

Nature-Driven: Powered by plants with centuries of traditional use and modern scientific validation. Smart: Formulated to address pain’s root causes, not just its symptoms.

Simple: A rollerball that fits in your palm, ready whenever pain strikes.

Strong: Potent enough to tackle severe cramps, headaches, and tension.

Every roll is a step toward freedom from discomfort, a declaration that you won’t let cramps, headaches, or tension run the show.

Toss it in your bag. Keep it by your bed or on your desk.

Make it your go-to when pain tries to steal your shine. Because pain may not ask permission—but with Soothe, you’re the one calling the shots.

Sources:
Prevalence and impact of menstrual pain:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5839924/
Physiology of menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560834/
Peppermint oil and menthol for pain relief: 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23196150/
Clary sage for menstrual pain and hormonal balance:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22435409/
Roman chamomile for inflammation and pain:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6970570/
Hormonal and tension headaches in women:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5873409/
Bloating and menstrual cycle:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5089377/