La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Post-Stitches 40ml

Create the optimum environment for skin healing with La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Pro-Recovery Skincare, a soothing gel with an invisible bandage texture. Created to protect the skin’s natural barrier after it’s been compromised or damaged, this insulating gel helps to instantly soothe, smoothe and relieve itching. The multi-purpose skin reconstructor is ideal for the entire family, including children. Its non-sticky, non-greasy, silicone-based gel texture is exceptionally lightweight and doesn’t overburden sensitive skin or lips. Cicaplast acts as an insulator for damaged skin, keeping it protected with antibacterial agents while keeping external aggressors away from the area. As well as healing the epidermis, the gel acts as a soothing and moisturising treatment to relieve the itchiness and tightness of damaged skin following laser treatments, stitches and cosmetic peels.

Panthenol concentrated at 5% immediately soothes the skin A mineral complex of copper, zinc and manganese stimulates the production of new cells. Hyaluronic acid keeps feel well hydrated. Apply to the affected area twice a day after gently cleansing with Cicaplast B5 Wash.

What are the different types of dry skin?

Is it the temporary kind, which most of us suffer from due to our environment from time to times, or is it something more serious?

Run of the mill 'dry skin'

Usually triggered by simple changes in conditions like hot or cold weather, a change in humidity, or even a dip in a chlorine filled pool! Your average, common garden variety of dry skin isn't serious and can be easily fixed by moisturising.

Chronic dry skin

Which type of issue are you suffering from? Is it atopic dermatitis or eczema, common, especially with children, or ichthyosis – or even psoriasis, both of which need a doctor's intervention? Is it just a rash or is your skin flaking and cracking, which could lead to further infection?

Dry skin checklist

To establish whether your dry skin type is chronic, and therefore serious, simply go through this checklist.

• Despite moisturising, skin is still dry
• Dry skin is also red and patchy
• The itching is stopping me from sleeping
• Scratching has led to open sores and infection
• Skin is flaking and falling off

Answered yes to these? Then you should consult a dermatologist or doctor for further advice on your dry skin condition.