Avène Cicalfate Cleansing Gel offers specialized French care for sensitive and irritated skin, with a formula that combines gentle cleansing, the removal of dirt and impurities, soothing redness, and maintaining skin hydration without causing excessive dryness or an uncomfortable feeling of tightness. Designed to cleanse skin that needs special care, it helps purify areas prone to irritation and limit the proliferation of certain microorganisms on the skin surface. It features a gentle blue gel texture that transforms into a light foam upon contact with water, making it suitable for cleansing the face, body, hands, scalp, and external intimate areas, including the skin of infants, children, and adults.
Its formula contains soothing Avène Thermal Spring Water, the C+-Restore™ postbiotic complex, and copper and zinc sulfates to help purify the skin and support its comfort during cleansing, along with glycerin and gentle cleansing ingredients that help remove impurities while reducing moisture loss. The formula contains 98% ingredients of natural origin, is fragrance-free, and is designed to suit reactive skin and areas prone to friction and irritation. It can be used as part of a skincare routine for skin affected by superficial chafing or after certain minor dermatological procedures, according to the instructions of a specialist, providing a soothing cleanse that helps prepare the skin for subsequent moisturizing and care.
Key Features and Benefits:
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Gentle cleansing for sensitive and irritated skin: Helps remove dirt and surface impurities without relying on harsh cleansers, leaving the skin feeling clean and comfortable after rinsing.
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Soothes the appearance of redness and irritation: Soothing ingredients help reduce the appearance of redness and the feeling of discomfort, especially in areas prone to friction or sensitivity.
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Purifies the skin surface: The copper and zinc complex helps limit the proliferation of certain microorganisms on the skin surface, supporting the cleanliness of sensitive and irritated areas.
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Cleansing without excessive dryness: Maintains the skin's feeling of comfort during and after washing, and reduces the feeling of tightness associated with the use of harsh cleansers.
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Supports skin barrier care: Helps provide suitable cleansing for weak and reactive skin without overloading it with harsh cleansing ingredients.
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Soothing care with C+-Restore™ technology: Contains a postbiotic ingredient that helps support the appearance of affected skin and enhance the feeling of comfort during the cleansing routine.
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Maintains skin hydration: Moisturizing ingredients help reduce moisture loss during cleansing, supporting skin softness and limiting the feeling of dryness.
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Multi-area cleansing: Suitable for use on the face, body, hands, scalp, and external intimate areas, making it a practical product for daily care.
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Suitable for infant and children's skin: Features a gentle formula designed for the whole family from birth, while following the appropriate usage instructions for each age group.
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Care for areas prone to friction: Helps cleanse areas experiencing superficial discomfort or frequent friction without the need for vigorous rubbing.
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Fragrance-free formula: Helps reduce exposure to unnecessary fragrance ingredients, making it a suitable choice for sensitive skin.
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98% ingredients of natural origin: Combines cleansing, purification, soothing, and comfort maintenance in a simple formula suitable for use once or twice daily.
Helps Eliminate:
- The accumulation of dirt and surface impurities on sensitive skin.
- The discomfort associated with mild irritation.
- The appearance of redness caused by friction or skin sensitivity.
- Sweat residue and surface secretions in areas prone to friction.
- The feeling of dryness and tightness caused by using unsuitable cleansers.
- The accumulation of impurities in areas that need frequent and gentle cleansing.
- Discomfort caused by rubbing the skin with harsh cleansing products.
- The need to use multiple cleansers for the face, body, and external intimate areas.
Directions for Use:
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Prepare the skin: Wet the area to be cleansed with lukewarm water, whether it is the face, body, hands, or scalp.
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Apply the gel: Apply an appropriate amount of Cicalfate+ Gel to the damp skin, focusing on areas that need gentle cleansing.
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Lather: Gently massage the gel with your fingertips until a light foam forms, without rubbing the skin or using rough cleansing tools.
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Rinse the skin: Rinse the area thoroughly with lukewarm water until the gel and foam are completely removed.
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Dry and moisturize: Gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel, then apply a suitable soothing moisturizer if needed.
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Frequency of use: Can be used once to twice daily according to the skin's needs, while following the specialist's guidance when used after a dermatological procedure or on an affected area.
Active Ingredients:
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Avène Thermal Spring Water: Helps soothe sensitive skin and reduce the feeling of discomfort, while supporting a feeling of freshness and softness during cleansing.
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C+-Restore™ complex (Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate): A postbiotic ingredient extracted from Aquaphilus Dolomiae fermentation filtrate, which helps support the care of affected skin and improve the appearance of its comfort and balance.
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Copper Sulfate: Included in the purifying complex to help limit the proliferation of certain microorganisms on the skin surface and maintain the cleanliness of irritated areas.
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Zinc Sulfate: Works with copper in the purifying system to help support the cleanliness of the skin surface and the care of sensitive areas prone to impurities.
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Glycerin: A water-attracting moisturizing ingredient that helps maintain skin hydration and reduce the feeling of dryness and tightness during and after washing.
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Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate: A gentle cleansing ingredient that helps remove dirt and surface secretions without relying on harsh cleansers.
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Decyl Glucoside: A gentle cleansing agent that helps create a suitable lather and remove impurities while maintaining the comfort of sensitive skin.
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate: A soothing cleansing ingredient that helps enhance the effectiveness of dirt removal and create a light and comfortable lather.
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Pentylene Glycol: A moisturizing ingredient that helps improve the texture of the formula and support moisture maintenance during use.
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Arginine: An amino acid included in the formula to help regulate its properties and support the care of skin texture and comfort.
Suitable For:
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Sensitive skin: Suitable for daily cleansing with a gentle, fragrance-free formula designed to reduce dryness.
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Irritated skin prone to redness: Helps remove impurities while supporting a feeling of comfort and soothing the appearance of redness.
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Dry skin: Provides non-drying cleansing; it is preferable to use a suitable moisturizer after rinsing to maintain hydration.
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Normal and combination skin: Suitable for cleansing areas that need gentle care without feeling excessive tightness.
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Sensitive oily skin: Helps remove dirt and surface secretions without using harsh exfoliants or cleansers.
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Face, body, and hands: Suitable for daily care of areas prone to sensitivity, friction, and frequent cleansing.
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External intimate areas: Can be used to gently cleanse the external skin, avoiding internal use.
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Irritated scalp: Can be used to maintain the cleanliness of sensitive scalp skin, rinsing thoroughly after application.
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Infants and children: Suitable for caring for the whole family's skin from birth, with gentle use and avoidance of the eyes and mouth.
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Skin after superficial dermatological procedures or tattoos: Suitable for gentle cleansing when the specialist allows washing of the area to begin, while following the specific care instructions.
Instructions and Warnings:
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For external use only: Use to cleanse the skin, scalp, and external intimate areas; do not use inside the body.
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Avoid contact with the eyes: If the gel gets into the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with water.
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Do not rub irritated skin: Use gentle motions during cleansing and pat the area dry instead of rubbing.
- Do not use as a substitute for medical antiseptics or antibiotics, and it is not sufficient on its own to treat skin infections or deep wounds.
- When used on an area that has undergone a dermatological procedure or recent tattoo, follow the doctor's or specialist's instructions regarding the timing of when to begin cleansing.
- For intimate areas, use is limited to external parts only, rinsing thoroughly and not introducing the product into the mucous membranes.
- When used on infants and children, application should be supervised, and the mouth, eyes, and areas requiring special medical care should be avoided.
- If severe itching, burning, increased redness, or an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult a specialist if symptoms persist.
- Do not use extremely hot water or harsh exfoliants on irritated skin at the same time, to help maintain the skin barrier and comfort.
- Keep the product away from high heat, direct sunlight, and children, while closing the package tightly and reviewing the printed ingredients list before use.
