La Roche-Posay CICAPLAST B5 Soothing repairing balm

The winter is slowly approaching and it will be difficult time for my already dry skin. But unlike some years ago I have very powerful balm now. I’ve been using it for 4 years since one very cold winter when my skin started to peel off like crazy. You could actually see huge patches coming off and I didn’t know what to do with it. I couldn’t wear any make-up which was of course very tragic. I tried all kind of creams and nothing worked. I complained to my friend Beata who mentioned this cream that she heard was used by patients after chirurgical procedures to accelerate scars healing, and that it worked for her. It was a love at first try and since then it became a total winter must for me. I cannot imagine being without Cicaplast during the cold weather anymore (well, unless spending it somewhere in the Caribbean).

Price: it costs around 10-12€ for 40ml and you can buy it in pharmacies in Europe. I think the price is very reasonable for such a skin saver.

Scent: it doesn’t have any scent which is logical since it’s supposed to sooth irritated skin.

La Roche-Posay CICAPLAST B5 Soothing repairing balm

Consistency: I was very surprised first time that it’s not a thick cream. The consistency is similar to Nivea in white bottle (not at all to the old school Nivea in blue bottle), it is easy to spread and blend.

What it promises (according to the La Roche-Posey website): Cicaplast accelerates reconstruction of the skin barrier thanks to a formula that combines: 

• A copper/zinc/manganese mineral complex to stimulate the production of new cells,
• Madecassoside to encourage proper cell organization and procure fast, high-quality epidermal repair, 
• Its insulating texture is enriched in anti-bacterial agents to protect the skin. Invisible and non-sticky, with easy spreading. This soothing, moisturizing treatment relieves itchiness and tight sensations. 

My experience: I must agree with all of above since it really quickly soothes and repairs the skin. When my skin was at its worst I used the cream 4-5 nights in the row and the skin had totally changed to the better. It was again looking beautiful, healthy and without any dry patches. Girls, if you suffer from dry skin during the winter this is a remedy for you!