If your skin has been burned or subject to cuts and grazes, speed up the skin barrier recovery process with a protective repairing balm such as CICAPLAST Baume B5. If you have a surgical wound with stitches, massage your scar with CICAPLAST Gel B5 to optimise skin barrier function repair. This product can also be used after a chemical peel or laser treatment.
To treat nappy rash, bathe your baby in lukewarm water using a very mild, soap-free formula such as CICAPLAST Lavant B5 or LIPIKAR Syndet AP+. Gently pat dry and apply an ultra-gentle protective cream such as CICAPLAST Baume B5 that repairs the skin barrier function. In addition to these measures, ensure nappies are changed regularly and that they are not too tight.
Once you have developed sunburn, the damage has already been done and all you can do is let it heal. Religiously protect the burn from the sun to prevent it from getting any worse, as well as applying a soothing aftersun gel with antioxidants and make sure you stay hydrated. If your skin has blisters, use a skin healing cream from the pharmacy until the burn has fully healed.
Some people simply have freckles. In this case, they are certainly not a sign of sun exposure or damage. Other people get freckles following sun exposure in summer. In this case, the freckles show that the skin has reacted to UV rays, which can cause damage. Then, make sure you protect your skin with broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen daily to prevent sun damage.
When you have a cold or the flu, your facial skin can become more sensitive due to repeated nose blowing. To soothe sore skin, mist the area with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and apply CICAPLAST Baume B5 on red and raw areas. You can leave it on as a mask overnight to help the skin recover. To reinforce your skin barrier use Toleriane Ultra on a daily basis.
Burns can be classed as either 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree burns depending on how deep they are.
Your first reflex following a burn is to run it under cold water for several minutes to prevent further damage. If you have a 1st or 2nd degree burn, your next steps are to get a reputable burn cream from the pharmacy to soothe and aid healing, and cover with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. If you think you have a 3rd degree burn, you will need to go to your local hospital’s emergency department for treatment.
This section’s article will tell you everything you need to know about caring for a new burn, to minimise pain and maximise your chances of scar-free healing. You’ll also find links to plenty of dedicated hero products.
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