La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 healing ointment — 40 ml fragrance-free soothing cream for dry, irritated skin

La Roche‑Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 is a fragrance‑free, multi‑purpose soothing ointment that hydrates, protects, and helps comfort chafed, cracked, or irritated skin for adults, children, and babies.

Formulated around Vitamin B5 (panthenol), shea butter, glycerin and Madecassoside (from Centella Asiatica), Cicaplast Balm B5 delivers concentrated moisture while supporting the skin’s natural barrier. It’s designed for sensitive and reactive skin types, manufactured under a strict formulation charter, and tested under pediatric control so it can be used across the family—face, body, hands and lips—wherever skin needs extra soothing or protection.

How does Cicaplast Balm B5 soothe and protect dry or irritated skin?

The balm combines humectants, emollients and reparative ingredients to both hydrate and create a temporary protective layer on the skin. Panthenol (Vitamin B5) calms and aids comfort, while shea butter and glycerin restore softness and moisture. Madecassoside supports the skin’s resilience to everyday stressors.

• Panthenol: supports immediate soothing and hydration.
• Shea butter & glycerin: replenish lipids and lock in moisture.
• Madecassoside + minerals: help strengthen skin’s barrier.
• Non‑greasy application: comfortable for daytime and nighttime use.

Where and how should I apply this balm for best results?

Apply to clean, dry skin as often as needed on areas showing dryness, chapping or mild irritation. It’s suitable for the face, body, hands, lips and local spots prone to chafing or wetness. For diaper area use, apply a thin layer to protect and reduce exposure to wetness.

• Face and hands: smooth in small amounts after cleansing.
• Body and chafed areas: apply a generous layer to seal moisture.
• Diaper area: use to temporarily protect against wetness and friction.
• Avoid direct contact with eyes for safety and comfort.

Is this safe for babies and people with sensitive skin?

Yes. The formula is paraben‑free, fragrance‑free, lanolin‑free and steroid‑free, and it has been tested under pediatric control. That makes it suitable for newborns one week and older, as well as for adults whose skin is reactive or easily irritated.

• Pediatric testing: appropriate for infants one week and older.
• Free of common irritants: fragrance and parabens omitted.
• Dermatologist recommended: used by many clinicians worldwide.
• Multi‑age use: from babies to adults with sensitive skin.

How quickly will I see improvement and how often should I use it?

Many users notice immediate relief from tightness and discomfort after the first application thanks to panthenol and emollients. For visible repair of chafed or very dry areas, daily application—morning and evening or as needed—helps maintain hydration and barrier support over time.

• Immediate: soothing and softening sensation after application.
• Short term: repeated use reduces visible chapping and roughness.
• Maintenance: apply regularly to prevent recurrence of dryness.
• Use frequency: apply as often as needed to maintain comfort.

Who is this for: La Roche‑Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 is intended for anyone seeking a reliable, non‑irritating ointment to soothe dry, cracked, or chafed skin—adults with sensitive or reactive skin, parents looking for a pediatric‑tested barrier cream, and anyone needing a versatile product for face, body or localized problem spots. It’s a practical choice when you want concentrated hydration without fragrance or lanolin.

Ingredients

WATER • HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE • DIMETHICONE • GLYCERIN • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER • PANTHENOL • ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH • PROPANEDIOL • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE • TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN • CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT • POLYMNIA SONCHIFOLIA ROOT JUICE • ZINC GLUCONATE • MADECASSOSIDE • MANGANESE GLUCONATE • ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE • SILICA • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • MAGNESIUM SULFATE • MANNOSE • CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE • VITREOSCILLA FERMENT • CITRIC ACID • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE • LACTOBACILLUS • ACETYLATED GLYCOL STEARATE • MALTODEXTRIN • PENTYLENE GLYCOL • POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE • TOCOPHEROL • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE • PHENOXYETHANOL • TITANIUM DIOXIDE