The natural bug repellents in this lotion are backed by published scientific research! We have also field tested it, with excellent results. There is no DEET, making it safe for children. Same moisturizing formula as our other lotions. Ingredients: Distilled water, biocreme (aqua, sodium acrylate, isoparaffin, octyl palmitate, diazolidinyl urea, lareth-7), shea butter, avocado oil; lemon eucalyptus, lavender and catnip essential oils. (Your cat will love you!)