Scientifically tested by the team at the University of The West of Scotland, headed up by biologist Dr Richard Thacker and proven to be an effective insect repellent. Airline friendly size, perfect to take on holiday. Only going away for the weekend? no problem, Wee Myrtle Body Butter can go in your hand luggage. Use daily to keep your skin feeling beautifully soft and gorgeously fragrant. Handmade in Scotland, Wee Myrtle Body Butter is made with a blend of the finest essential oils and butters: Shea Butter is high in Vitamin A and E and is a fantastic moisturiser . The anti-oxidant properties in Avocado oil help to keep your skin supple, smooth and moisturised. It can help your skin to stay strong, hydrated and protect against skin damage. Lavender essential oil is calming and detoxing. Midges and mosquitoes find it offensive, so it is a well know insect repellent. Lemon essential oil is a powerful antioxidant. It is purifying, cleansing and uplifting and has many skin benefits. It is also an effective repellent as insects dont like the fragrance. Bog Myrtle oil is said to be kind to sensitive skin . It is also anti-ageing! It has been used in the Highlands for hundreds of years as an insect repellent. No fisherman would ever go out without a sprig of Bog Myrtle behind their ear. So the combination of these ingredients will moisturise, hydrate and protect your skin in so many ways! The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties