La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 - Soothing Repairing Balm 100ml

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 - Soothing Repairing Balm 100ml

Cicaplast Baume B5 balm is developed and specifically formulated for soothing and protecting sensitive skin. 

It can be used on all kinds of everyday skin irritations and minor injuries, redness especially irritated skin exposed to UV rays.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast range provides an excellent skin protection for the sensitive skin:

Rich, ultra nourishing texture + Antibacterial - adhesion texture.

Suitable for adults, children and babies with an optimal tolerance.

Body - Face - Lip

This multi purpose,  double action formula is instantly soothes and protects and it is ideal treatment for:

• Chapped lips
• Dry or cracked skin
• Skin tightness
  Minor everyday injuries caused by daily aggressions
• Sensitive and irritated baby skin

Key Ingredients:

Contains Panthenol 5% - Also known as Vitamin B5. The healing and anti-inflammatory properties of Vitamin B5 can help with scarring, wound healing, and skin conditions such as cystic acne, eczema, and rosacea. Studies have shown it to enhance the healing process of the skin, and reduce acne-related blemishes.

Madecassoside - is used as a therapeutic agent in wound healing and also as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging agent.

Glycerin is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.

Shea Butter benefits using on face and body includes: boosts skin moisture, its anti-inflammatory properties soothe skin problems; it could heal cuts and scrapes, it helps fight breakouts. Also it is an antioxidant, shich may mean anti-aging properties.

Antioxidant La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water helps to soothe and nourish sensitive, irritated skin and to comfort the skin.

Non-greasy finish - Fragrance free

For best results pair with Cicaplast LAVANT B5 Purifying Soothing Foaming Gel 200ml to cleanse gently delicate skin.

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DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED SKINCARE

La Roche-Posay is committed to making dermatological skin care accessible to those who need it, by partnering with dermatologists from the development to the recommendation of our skincare products.

La Roche-Posay partners with dermatologists worldwide to create cleansing and moisturising formulas your skin deserves. Solutions so efficient they can improve your quality of life. They design formulas and services with skin concerns in mind, for maximum efficacy combined with optimal tolerance.

LA ROCHE-POSAY PURE AND PROTECTED THERMAL SPRING WATER

Optimum protection. The La Roche-Posay spring water is over 1700 years old. It is protected from any types of pollution after it reaches the surface until it is used for spa therapy purposes.

HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AGEING SIGNS AND DEHYDRATION

If you’ve noticed fine lines and wrinkles beginning to appear for the first time, you may assume that they’re caused by age. But this is actually just one part of the story and ageing signs can often be confused with dehydration.

So how can you tell the difference between premature ageing and dehydration lines?

Dehydration in the skin can affect all skin types and is caused by multiple factors in our environment - from hard water, air conditioning, pollution and even medication. These factors compromise the skin’s natural protective barrier which allows hyaluronic acid and water to leak from the skin. The result? Dry skin that’s lacking in plumpness and often feels tight – especially after cleansing.

Premature ageing doesn’t cause any discomfort in the way dehydration does, and is predominantly caused by environmental factors. Ageing signs are also more visible and anchored than dehydration lines. Dehydration lines, on the other hand, are seen in a variety of places all at once and make the skin appear tight with lost elasticity.

The good news is that as dehydration is caused by barrier dysfunction, it can be corrected quickly with the right skincare. Premature ageing signs can also be improved and plumped with skincare rich in humectants such as hyaluronic acid. This hydrating ingredient penetrates the cells of the skin, helping to increase the production of collagen and elastin while smoothing the appearance of the skin.

Before using any skin products, it is important to read the information and follow the instructions on the package.

• Do not use it, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, our Rightdose pharmacists or nurse.

DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED SKINCARE

• We know skin is a vital organ that impacts global health.
• We know skin problems can alter your daily life.
• People need solutions measuring up to how much they hurt;
• And skin issues, big or small, often go deeper than you think.

La Roche-Posay is committed to making dermatological skin care accessible to those who need it, by partnering with dermatologists from the development to the recommendation of our skincare products.

La Roche-Posay partnering with dermatologists worldwide to create cleansing and moisturising formulas your skin deserves. Solutions so efficient they can improve your quality of life.

For that we radically lead science and microbiome. We design formulas and services with skin concerns in mind, for maximum efficacy combined with optimal tolerance.

9/10 UK Dermatologists recommend La Roche Posay*

*Survey conducted on 267 dermatologists by La Roche-Posay in the UK, July 2019

WHAT CAUSES FACIAL REDNESS?

Redness on facial areas like the cheeks, nose, and forehead can be caused by an array of conditions and triggers. Though some of us naturally have red undertones as part of our skin tone, excessive facial redness or face flushing is usually the result of a particular condition.

It can be frustrating to experience prolonged periods of patchy redness, especially when coupled with discomfort or itchy-prone skin. However, certain hero ingredients like Vitamin B5 can aid in the visible reduction of facial redness. To understand the redness on your face, it’s important that you know your unique skin type. Once understood, you’ll be empowered to begin to address your concern with targeted appropriate skincare.

Read on to understand the separate stressors, as well as tips for managing symptoms of redness-prone skin.

1. WHAT IS FACIAL REDNESS?

Facial redness can be defined as persistent colouring and sometimes itchy-prone skin across the face. This colouring can appear in blotchy or uneven patches and can tend to localise on a specific facial area. When blood flow is increased, blood vessels enlarge, leading to a flushed complexion. This usually brings a feeling of heat with it.

2. WHAT CAUSES REDNESS ON THE FACE?

Redness across your face can occur when blood vessels dilate in the skin, resulting in visible, prolonged redness. The causes of this vary, as do what triggers the lengthy (and sometimes uncomfortable) periods of facial redness. Outlined below are different forms of redness-prone skin.

ALLERGY-PRONE SKIN
Allergy-prone skin can be at the mercy of environmental and topical stressors. When an allergen like certain fabrics or chemicals touch skin, the immune system sends a defensive response which can result in red, often itchy bumps or blisters that are raised on skin. 

CONTACT DERMATITIS 
A type of eczema that shares similarities with skin allergies, contact dermatitis develops when something comes into contact with skin and irritates it. Certain ingredients in soap and plants like poison ivy tend to exacerbate this skin condition. What results is a sometimes uncomfortable rash that can last for hours or even weeks. 

ROSACEA
Rosacea is a relatively common and often lifelong condition. Rosacea is typically centred on the face. Whilst the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, some within the medical field theorise that it is triggered by the immune system reacting negatively to Bacillus oleronius, a type of bacteria. Visible blood vessels, flushing, dryness, bumps and rough skin are all signs of rosacea. The condition can also be triggered by stress, medication, alcohol and changes in weather. 

PSORIASIS
Unlike rosacea – the dry, red patches that characterise psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body. This sometimes burning form of redness on skin happens because of the sped-up replacement of dead skin cells with fresh skin cells. As the cells form on skin, raised, often scaly patches come to the surface. 

ECZEMA
Eczema-prone skin actually refers to a group of skin conditions. Genes and environmental triggers like dry weather are thought to play a role in eczema, and each person can present the condition in different ways. When eczema-prone skin flares up, scaly rashes can appear to cover skin and cause discomfort. Though there is no cure, individually prescribed skin treatments can decrease the severity of reactions. 

SPIDER VEINS
Spider veins are the direct result of sun-exposure or genetics. As the effects of harmful rays build up on skin, spider-like veins can appear across your nose, cheeks and forehead. This condition can sometimes be effectively removed through laser treatment. 

3. GENERAL CARE TIPS FOR A FLUSHED COMPLEXION

If you believe your redness is caused by a skin condition such as the above, it is recommended to consult your dermatologist on the best way to optimise care. However, there are some general tips for skin prone to mild redness which can be incorporated within a regime.

An anti-inflammatory diet (leafy vegetables, omega-rich fish, and low-glycemic fruits) may also be helpful. Consider introducing Vitamin D supplements to help regulate biological function.

For glowing skin and an even-toned face, cooling your skin and applying an intensive sheet mask formulated for sensitive skin can help to manage visible redness. Leave a clean face cloth in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes before gently applying to the skin. Then, apply the hydrating Facial Sheet Mask.

When finding a skincare routine to manage redness in your face, look for ingredients that hydrate and strengthen skin.

After cleansing, apply serums, moisturizers to calm and hydrate your skin from La Roche-Posay Cicaplast / Rosaliac / Toleriane range.

Suitable for body, face and lips -  for adult, children and baby skin.

Avoid the eye contour area.

When to apply:

Apply twice daily to pre-washed and dried skin.

How to apply:

• Cleanse: Lather cleanser in the hand with warm water. Massage gently onto the face, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly. 
• Pat dry gently.
• Apply Cicaplast Baume B5 in a generous layer onto the skin.
• For best results apply twice daily.

For best results pair with Cicaplast LAVANT B5 Purifying Soothing Foaming Gel 200ml to cleanse gently delicate skin.

This product is not a medicine. If no improvement in skin condition is seen or if problems persist, consult a healthcare professional. 

• Do not use it, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

For sensitive skin, it is recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Ingredients:

AQUA / WATER HOMOSALATE PANTHENOL ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE BUTYL METHOXY DIBENZOYL METHANE OCTOCRYLENE ALCOHOL DENAT.BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMERETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE TRIETHANOLAMINE DIMETHICONE PHENYL BENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID PEG-8 LAURATESORBITAN OLEATEZINC GLUCONATE MADECASSOSIDE MANGANESE GLUCONATE ISOHEXADECANE SODIUM ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-2SILICA2-OLEAMIDO-13-OCTADECANEDIOL PERLITEDROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANEPOLOXAMER 338DISODIUM EDTACOPPER GLUCONATE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL POLYSORBATE 80 ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMERACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER BHT TOCOPHEROL PHENOXYETHANOL FIL: B179256/1.

*Please be aware that ingredient lists for products in our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.