Australian Creams MKII Emu Oil Cream is a rich moisturizer formulated with Emu Oil and Vitamin E to help hydrate and soothe dry and overworked skin and make skin feel soft, silky-smooth and rejuvenated. Emu Oil naturally contains; Vitamin E, a major antioxidant and healing agent Vitamin A, a known skin repairer and antioxidant Linoleic acid, which eases muscle aches and joint pain Oleic acid, a proven skin cell regenerator, anti-wrinkle agent Sapogens, proven skin softeners Terpines, known antiseptics Emu Oil has been used for thousands of years by the Aborigines of Australia to reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis, heal wounds and burns including sunburns and to reduce the pain, itch and swelling of insect bites and stings. Scientific studies verify that Emu Oil has unique healing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping tackle such problems as arthritis, sore muscles and joints, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and scars. The potency of the anti-inflammatory effect from Emu Oil is similar to ibuprofen without the negative side-affects frequently common with traditional prescription or corticosteroid based anti-inflammatory medications. Emu Oil is highly moisturizing, a natural skin softener and has rejuvenating properties (has been shown to reduce the depth and length of fine lines and wrinkles). It is also non-greasy and highly penetrating. In fact, Emu Oil has shown to be fast absorbing into the skin, making it an excellent trans-dermal carrier for any other added moisturizers or therapeutic ingredients. Emu Oil is also natural and non-toxic, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), hypo-allergenic (non-irritating) and gentle for all skin types.