Dryness & other factors can cause itching & scratching can release itch-causing substances making the itchiness worse. Mentholatum AD Botanical contains three anti-itch ingredients (crotamiton lidocaine & diphenhydramine) to quickly relieve persistent itching that can't be stopped by scratching. It effectively suppresses itching leading to skin that's less prone to itching. This moisturizing cream features a carefully crafted fragrance & formula for anytime relief. We recommend using it immediately if you experience itching. It containsnatural plant oils (lavender oil *1 eucalyptus oil *2 & almond oil *3 ). It has a soothing healing herbal scent. It's non-steroidal mildly acidic colorant-free urea-free preservative-free & alcohol-free.*1: Fragrance *2: Refreshing agent *3: Softener for formulation