Spruce cream

Smrekovit spruce creams are a line of creams made with genuine spruce resin and boswellia resin. They are intended for daily use for a variety of different concerns. Thanks to their unique composition, they are easily absorbed and therefore provide strong and long-lasting effects.
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He enhanced the family legacy with spruce cream

In 2010, Matic Konc took over the management of the family company founded by his father Ivo Konc in 1990, and directed his expertise in laboratory biomedicine and pharmacy toward expanding the product range. Under his leadership, new spruce creams, dietary supplements, and oral sprays were developed. The heart of Smrekovit products, however, remains the power of spruce resin.
Matic Konc built on his father's work with spruce cream
"Personally, I have never encountered a more effective substance than conifer resin."
– Matic Konc, Director and Researcher at Smrekovit
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User reviews from those who swear by spruce cream

spruce cream - feedback from Mrs Mary
"I had bursitis, an enlarged and painful lump in my ankle, softer to the touch. I used to apply spruce cream one or two times a day and sometimes a plaster. The lump disappeared within a week or two. When it recurred one day, I did the same and it disappeared again.
I also had a thorn in my side. One day I was walking on cold pavement and my heel hurt so much that I could hardly walk. I did the same as I wrote before and after about a week the pain went away. I am still sensitive and I am no longer allowed to walk barefoot on cold pressure."
 - Marija, Dol pri Ljubljani
[127] handwritten feedback, received 31.1.2019, stored in the Smrekovit archive (image is symbolic)
Spruce cream - feedback from Ms Helena
"I used spruce cream on my painful and swollen knee. I applied it every morning and evening. The knee is healed. I also used it for lower back pain, where it was just as effective. I also have tingling fingers on my right hand, which I still apply it to. I recommended it to friends with similar problems, and they were all satisfied. Now I’ve also bought it for my daughter, who has a knee injury."
- Helena, Stara Cerkev
[88] handwritten feedback, kept in the Smrekovit archive (image is symbolic)
spruce cream - feedback from Ms Marinka
"I have been using spruce cream for many years, mainly in the winter as a help to reduce pain in my joints, lower back, and neck. I have mild wear of the cervical vertebrae and joints, which often causes me pain, especially during the cold season. I have also had sciatica several times. I used the cream to massage my knees, and later for a strained thigh muscle on my right leg. Your products work well over time. When the pain was at its worst, I also used painkillers along with your ointment. After 14 days, the condition improved, although the pain was still present... I don’t expect my back and joint problems to disappear completely and forever, but Smrekovit products are excellent for relieving and easing pain when the problems reappear."
- Marinka, Železniki
[71] handwritten feedback, kept in the Smrekovit archive (image is symbolic)

Why top athletes use spruce cream

Spruce cream - Feedback from Tade Valjavec
“I started using Smrekovit in my younger years, when I was still cycling for Sava Kranj. Considering that I ride about 35,000 km a year and that injuries are quite common with such effort, I must admit that since I’ve been using the spruce cream, I haven’t had any long breaks from training due to injuries.”

- Tadej Valjavec, legend of Slovenian cycling
[44] personal statement of the athlete dated 31.8.2007, stored in the Smrekovit archives
Spruce cream - Feedback from Tade Valjavec
“Smrekovit cream and products have truly helped me even with injuries that simply wouldn’t heal. They also help with fatigue by improving blood circulation in the muscles, which speeds up recovery. I always keep a jar of the ointment with me during training. They’re great!”
– Primož Peterka, legend of Slovenian ski jumping
[44] personal statement of the athlete dated 27.8.2007, stored in the Smrekovit archives
"I have known Smrekovit for many years. Already during my sports career, the products helped me relieve problems related to injuries. Matic’s father, Ivo, with his persistence and dedication to nature, created an effective and simple spruce cream. With his knowledge, Matic has further improved these products and made them even more user-friendly."
– Matjaž Zupan, legend of Slovenian ski jumping
The statement was recorded for the show Podjetno naprej on RTV SLO in June 2023

Spruce cream – differences between the varieties

Smrekovit 365

Spruce cream
Spruce cream Smrekovit 365
An all-natural spruce cream for everyday use.

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Ingredients: spruce resin*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pine essential oil*, pumpkin seed oil*
*natural ingredient
**organically produced

Smrekovit 365 Extra

spruce cream with cooling effect
Spruce cream Smrekovit 365 Extra
All-natural spruce cream with added camphor and menthol for a cooling sensation.

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❄️ Cooling effect
???? Certified BIO
???? Vegan
???? Good absorption, not greasy
???? Available in 150 mL tube

Ingredients: spruce resin*, camphor*, menthol*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pine essential oil*, pumpkin seed oil*
*natural ingredient
**organically produced

Smrekovit 365 Alter

cream with boswellia resin
Cream with boswellia resin Smrekovit 365 Alter
An all-natural cream with boswellia resin.

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???? Good absorption, not greasy
✅ Not allergenic in people allergic to spruce resin
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Ingredients: boswellia resin*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pine essential oil*, pumpkin seed oil*
*natural ingredient
**organically produced
Smrekovit 365 is a natural spruce cream that preserves the traditional power of spruce resin while, thanks to its carefully selected ingredients, smooth texture, and non-greasy formula, offering pleasant everyday use for almost any concern.

Why choose Smrekovit 365?

  • Suitable for daily use on all areas of the body
  • Contains no camphor or menthol – without cooling or warming sensations
  • Exceptionally smooth and easily absorbed
  • High content of spruce resin
  • Based on over 35 years of experience with natural resins
Spruce cream - Smrekovit 365

Use

Apply the cream anywhere on the body. As it absorbs and dries quickly, it is very suitable for daily application to areas such as:

  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Spine

For the best effect, we recommend using it together with the Smrekovit compress.

 

⚠ An allergy to spruce resin is possible

How to use it?

Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., Pinacea Resin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Limonene (spruce resin*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pine essential oil*, pumpkin seed oil*)

*natural ingredient

**organically produced

About spruce resin

Additional features

  • Certified natural BIO product
  • Certified VEGAN product
  • Free of synthetic fragrances, colours, preservatives
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture
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Smrekovit 365 Extra is a natural spruce cream with added camphor and menthol, which, in addition to the traditional power of spruce resin, also provides a cooling or warming sensation, depending on individual perception. It is suitable for anyone who, besides smoothness and absorbency, enjoys a fresh and revitalizing feeling when applied.

Why choose Smrekovit 365 Extra?

  • Spruce resin as the main active ingredient with a long-standing tradition

  • For athletes, manual workers, and those with tired limbs

  • Cooling or warming effect – depending on individual perception

  • A popular choice for use on the back, joints, and muscles

  • High content of spruce resin

Spruce cream Smrekovit 365 Extra

Use

Apply the cream to the skin in the desired area.
Suitable for:

  • muscles after physical activity
  • back, knees, shoulders,
  • tired legs and feet.

Smrekovit compress – not to be used with Extra products⚠️ Not to be used in combination with Smrekovit compress Smrekovit compress

⚠ An allergy to spruce resin is possible

How to use it?

Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., Pinacea Resin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Camphor, Menthol, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Limonene (spruce resin*, camphor*, menthol*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pine essential oil*, pumpkin seed oil*)

*natural ingredient

**organically produced

 

About spruce resin

Additional features

  • Certified Organic
  • Certified VEGAN product
  • Enhanced cooling (or warming) sensation
  • Free of synthetic fragrances, colours, preservatives
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture
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Smrekovit 365 Alter is a completely natural cream with boswellia resin, an excellent alternative for anyone allergic to conifer resin. It has exceptional smoothness, is non-greasy, and absorbs quickly into the skin. Thanks to its properties, it is suitable for daily use on various parts of the body.

Why choose Smrekovit 365 Alter?

  • Ideal for people sensitive to conifer resin
  • Suitable for daily use on all areas of the body
  • Contains no camphor or menthol – without cooling or warming sensations
  • Exceptionally smooth and easily absorbed
  • Contains the real resin of boswellia
  • Similar effects to spruce resin
  • Very rarely causes allergies
Cream with boswellia resin Smrekovit 365 Alter

Use

Apply the cream anywhere on the body. As it absorbs and dries quickly, it is very suitable for daily application to areas such as:

  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Spine 

For the best effect, we recommend using it together with the Smrekovit compress.

⚠️ An allergy to spruce resin is possible

How to use it?

Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat., Boswellia Resin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Limonene (boswellia resin*, water*, sunflower oil**, alcohol*, natural emulsifiers*, pumpkin seed oil*)

*natural ingredient

**organically produced

About the Boswellia resin

Additional features

  • Certified natural BIO product
  • Certified VEGAN product
  • Free of synthetic fragrances, colours, preservatives
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture
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Smrekovit compress

The Smrekovit compress is a simple textile aid made of cotton with a polyurethane coating, designed to prolong the effect of the spruce resin ointment or cream. It is vapor-permeable and allows the skin to breathe. By using the Smrekovit compress:

  • you prevent the ointment or cream from being wiped off,

  • you enhance the effect of spruce resin,

  • you allow it to work overnight or during rest.

The compress is especially recommended for:

  • more persistent problems,

  • sensitive areas where the spruce cream or ointment tends to disappear more quickly (e.g. wiped off onto clothing, etc.),

Smrekovit compress

Use

  1. Apply the cream or ointment (Smrekovit Classic or Smrekovit 365) to one side of the compress in an appropriate amount.

  2. Place the coated side on the desired area – back, knee, shoulder, etc.
  3. Secure with medical adhesive tape, a bandage, or an elastic net (available in pharmacies).
  4. If necessary, apply an additional layer of cream over the existing one..
  5. Wash only as needed - on 95 °C, without softeners.
  6. It slightly shrinks during washing:
    • Approximately 8 % po dolžini
    • Approximately 3,4 % po širini
  7. Size of the lining: 17 × 24,5 cm
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Our other products

Spruce resin ointment

Smrekovit Klasik and Extra
Spruce resin ointment

Spruce ointments are made on a fat-based formula with the same high content of spruce resin as the spruce cream. They are available in the Classic and Extra versions (the cooling one with menthol and camphor). 

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Products for internal use

Smrekovit oral spray and capsules
oral spray and capsules
Natural products with spruce resin for consumption - for those who want to harness the power of resin from the inside.

Available as capsules or mouth spray.

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Frequently asked questions about spruce cream