not for everyone yet it works [SEP] other reviewers say that this product avoids the dmso smell that is mostly true the rose scent is quite strong and the product applies smoothly a little goes a long way the lotion feels nice and does indeed have a therapeutic effect however in order to get the desired results you do need to apply it liberally to the affected areaand then a few minutes later you will taste itmy complaint is the sulfur taste in my mouth all dmso products enter the body through the skin and shortly after application i experience a low grade nausea and sulfur taste that lasts quite awhile drinking water does not really help it just needs to be assimilatedperhaps my need is not as severe as other reviewers in my experience penetrex and pain block provide similar relief with no side effects