It's more than a cream gel, it is light and pleasant. It consists of 14 essential oils not listed in the description: Chamomile, clove, cajeput, lavender, nutmeg, eucalyptus, juniper, peppermint, wintergreen, marjoram, niaouli, pine, rosemary and turpentine. It is specified in the instructions that are naturally occurring oils. It is a soothing and therefore effective product. Its smell is extremely strong, but pleasant. The supplier is perfect.