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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ INCI Breakdown: 5% Panthenol Recovery vs Slugging Over Acids
5% Panthenol + Madecassoside + Zinc barrier rescue balm for post-retinoid or post-peel recovery nights.
Recommended Spacing: 5 Minutes
Apply in the AM only if paired with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ and separated from antagonistic pH/redox actives.
In the PM, Ideal on Recovery Nights (Nights 3 & 4 of Skin Cycling). Avoid heavy occlusive layering directly over 7% Glycolic Acid or 0.1% Tazarotene as occlusion drives active penetration.
Layering low-pH keratolytic acids (pH 3.0–3.8) with nuclear retinoids strips the stratum corneum barrier, accelerates acid-catalyzed retinoid degradation, and causes severe retinoid dermatitis.
- AM Prep: pH 5.5 Gentle Amino-Acid Cleanser or Water Rinse [pH 5.5 · Pat dry]
- AM Barrier + Photoprotection: Physiological Ceramide Moisturizer + Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ [pH 5.8 · Mandatory final step]
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Esthetician & Cosmetic Chemist FAQ
What is the formulation pH and full INCI profile of La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream?
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream is formulated at pH 5.6 ($18). Full INCI: Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol 5%, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Zinc Gluconate, Trihydroxystearin.
Which skincare actives conflict with La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream?
Ideal on Recovery Nights (Nights 3 & 4 of Skin Cycling). Avoid heavy occlusive layering directly over 7% Glycolic Acid or 0.1% Tazarotene as occlusion drives active penetration.
Is La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream comedogenic or fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?
Run the pre-loaded INCI analyzer above to inspect positional comedogenicity (0–5) and C12–C24 Malassezia lipid ester triggers for every ingredient in Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream.