Why our balm doesn't sting, and why that was the hard part

Preview text: No menthol. No synthetic fragrance. A neurologist on what he put in, and what he left out…

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Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM EasternKlaviyo

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Subject: Why our balm doesn't sting, and why that was the hard part
Preview text: No menthol. No synthetic fragrance. A neurologist on what he put in, and what he left out…
From: drdoug@drdougs.com
Brand: Dr. Doug’s
ESP: Klaviyo
Sent: Sun Sep 6, 2026, 8:15 AM ET
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