JO H2O Cooling Lubricant 1 floz

JO H2O Cooling takes System JO's familiar water-based glide and adds a fresh, minty chill from peppermint leaf extract. This 1 fl oz bottle is the smallest size, a low-risk way to try a cooling lube for the first time and see whether the sensation is something you and a partner enjoy.

Why try a cooling lube in a small bottle

Temperature sensations divide people. Some love the bright, breezy feel of a minty chill; others find it distracting. A 1 oz bottle lets you find out without leaving a big bottle in the drawer if it isn't for you. It's also small enough for a carry-on liquids bag or a weekend kit. If you like it, the 2 oz and 4 oz H2O Cooling hold the same formula.

What the cooling feels like

The chill comes from peppermint, the same plant behind a cool mint sweet. On skin it feels fresh and tingly rather than icy, and it tends to feel stronger when you breathe on the area or when there's movement. As the lube warms to body temperature and soaks in, the sensation eases. Everyone's skin responds differently, so begin with a pea-sized amount and see how it lands before adding more.

It isn't a numbing product, and it has no flavour beyond the mint note. Keep it away from eyes, and wash your hands after applying it.

First-time tips

• Try a dab on your inner wrist first to check how your skin reacts to peppermint.
• Apply a small amount, wait a moment, then decide whether you want more.
• If it feels too strong, rinse with plain water. That removes it quickly.
• Mix a little with an unscented water-based lube if you want a softer chill.
• Use it during foreplay first, so you know how it feels before moving on to more sensitive areas.

Formula

JO lists water and glycerin as the base, with polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, a cellulose thickener, chlorphenesin as the preservative, peppermint leaf extract for the cooling and sodium hydroxide to balance the formula. JO makes H2O Cooling without silicones, artificial fragrances, hormones or parabens. Note that it does contain glycerin, despite some descriptions online saying otherwise. The full list is under Specifications.

Toys and condoms

JO lists H2O Cooling as compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms and with all toy materials, silicone included. Polyurethane condoms aren't mentioned on JO's page. It is not a contraceptive or spermicide. Clean-up is plain warm water; it doesn't stain sheets, according to JO. On tile or wood floors, wipe drips straight away, as any water-based lube is very slippery.

Cooling or warming?

If a cool, minty feel isn't what you had in mind, JO's H2O Warming uses the same water-based approach with the opposite sensation. Both come in small bottles, so trying each before settling on a favourite is easy. For anal play, JO makes a separate H2O Anal Cooling formula.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, H2O collection
• Type: cooling water-based lubricant
• Size: 1 fl oz (30 mL)
• Cooling agent: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
• Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
• Made without: silicones, artificial fragrances, hormones, parabens (per JO)
• Condoms: latex and polyisoprene (per JO)
• Made in the USA
• Also in: 2 fl oz and 4 fl oz

See all cooling lubes or browse the JO Lubricants collection.