We tell you everything about Cica-cream, the SOS product for sensitive skin

With its restorative and healing properties, Cica-cream is a product that is good to have in your bathroom.

After prolonged external aggression (wind, cold, UV exposure, etc.), a peel performed by a dermatologist or even a tattoo, the epidermis may show signs of distress in the form of redness, scabs and flaking areas.

To soothe it and allow it to regenerate in the best conditions, you can count on expert care: Cica-cream. Focus on this multipurpose product that works wonders sensitized skin.

What is a Cica cream and what is it used for?

With its “doudou” texture, the Cica cream is reminiscent of any rich moisturizing facial treatment. But as Christina Milian would say, never judge a book by its cover »: she is so much more !

Sébastien Dirou, Kiehl’s Education Manager, explains to Madmoizelle:

“What differentiates Cica-cream from a classic moisturizer are two ingredients: gotu kola and provitamin B5. The first is used for its healing and soothing properties, the second for its emollient, emollient and restorative properties. “

The Gotu kolaalso called “tiger grass” due to the propensity of these felines to roll around in the plant when injured, it has been used for several hundred years in traditional medicine for its ability to reduce skin inflammation and accelerate wound healing. It also helps stimulate the production of collagen, a protein essential for skin elasticity.

As for provitamin B5, which comes under the name of PANTHENOL in the INCI lists is a skin conditioning agent that helps repair the skin barrier and improves wound healing stimulating the proliferation of fibroblasts, these cells that ensure the elasticity of the dermis. As the Gotu kolait is anti-inflammatory, a quality that never displeases abused skin.

” Although there are Cica creams with plant extracts other than Centella asiatica, it is the basic mayonnaise, regardless of the brand or distribution channel. adds the skincare expert.

How to take advantage of the restorative properties of Cica-cream?

The cica cream is a “Swiss Army Knife” product. which can have different uses depending on the needs of the skin. According to Sebastien Dirou:

” It can be used sporadically, on the face and body, to help repair the skin after a burn, wound, deep treatment by a dermatologist, and even to speed up the healing of a tattoo.. “

But that is not all! Very comforting, her it can also be used as a care by people with very sensitive skin” especially in winter, when the skin is attacked by cold, electric heating, wind, etc. “, Adds the coach. Cica-cream is an excellent night treatment and drier skin can also use it during the day as a base for make-up.

A true SOS product that finds its place in all bathroomsand it is not Sébastien Dirou who will say the opposite:

“For the face, for the body, applied as a cream or as a mask, in a thick layer, day, night, as a care or daily, it is a treatment that can be used with confidence as soon as the skin needs it. It would be a shame don’t enjoy it! “