This cream really does have a pungent smell; so much so if you apply it to a spot on your face your eyes water! The smell comes from the eucalyptus oil which is also in the cream - which would explain why the smell is somewhat reminiscent of 'Deep Heat'.


Having written this, I must say that this is a product that has been around the house for many years. We have two tubes on the go; one a wizened old tube so squeezed and manipilated you can hardly read the writing - the cream now oozing out of a hole in the side -and one a pristine tube, newly opened. It has been bought again because it worked.


The tube details that it can be used for:

Stings and bites

Minor skin conditions

Minor burns

Nappy rash


In our household it has mainly been used for stings, scratches and general gardening incidents which have occured due to an excess of gooseberry bushes/nettles/brambles in the allotment. It gives an instant relief, stopping the rawness that can accompany such injuries.


Having written this I would warn people to use some caution when applying it so 'minor skin conditions'. Tea tree oil (which originates from Australia) has effective anti viral/antibacterial properties but it is quite strong and can sting. Witch hazel can also have a bit of a kick. I think this could be tolerated on the relatively small area of a cut - but on a larger area of raw skin - this could rather hurt.


I would certainly think twice about applying it to a bad case of nappy rash in any quantity....Poor child.


Despite the possible sting - there is no doubt that this cream is a hugely useful addition to the medicine cabinet - and don't forget to pack it for holidays/camping etc because it offers relief from mozzie bites without using more.


It was bought in a local Chemist for a reasonable £2.45.