Whenever I Go to Paris, I Stock Up on This Product—9 Dupes Available in the U.S.
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From the Biafine brand, this hand cream employs cica to help restore and repair. "Cica is an antioxidant-rich herb that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine," says King. "It has been reported to be helpful for skin inflammation, burns, wounds, scars, ulcers, venous insufficiency, infection, post-surgical healing, and psoriasis. Studies have shown that the cica extract is an effective wound-healing agent and has also been documented to be effective in the treatment of keloids, phlebitis, cellulitis, slow-healing wounds, and stretch marks."
This is King's recommendation for those looking for Biafine-like benefits in the U.S. "Cica also has anti-inflammatory and highly moisturizing properties," she says of the superstar ingredient. "A 2016 study showed that cica significantly improves skin's hydration and reduces moisture loss. This makes it a great ingredient for anyone with dry, flaky skin. And because it speeds up wound healing and decreases inflammation, it's also a great ingredient for anyone with acne, eczema, or sensitive skin. It increases collagen production and improves skin firmness and elasticity, [so] it's a great anti-aging ingredient as well."
Another cica-rich cream from the Biafine brand, this one can be used all over your body to aid in intense skin healing.
Embryolisse is a cult-favorite French skincare brand beloved by supermodels and beauty editors alike. This lightweight cream sinks instantly into skin and delivers tons of deep hydration thanks to powerhouse ingredients shea butter and squalane.
Just like Biafine itself, this multitasking cream can be used pretty much anywhere on the body for irritated, dry skin. B5, shea butter, glycerin, and madecassoside, which is derived from cica, help heal and nourish skin.
After a laser treatment, my doctor gave me this cream, and it is so soothing and moisturizing. It instantly calms inflammation and helps skin recover from any trauma by helping rebuild skin's lipid barrier with omega-3 fatty acids.
Drunk Elephant's newest product is a moisturizing, skin-soothing balm packed with marula butter and meadowfoam oil. It helps soothe irritation and repair dry, chapped, and damaged skin.
As far as healing salves go, nothing beats the classic. Vaseline helps seal in moisture and promotes skin-healing.
If your skin is damaged or compromised, reach for this healing balm. It's formulated to be used post-laser, but you can use it on severely dry or irritated skin as well.
Micellar water cleanses skin and gently removes makeup—all without stripping or drying.
This moisturizer will soothe even the most sensitive skin.
Pretty much as close to prescription retinol as you can get without a prescription.
A multipurpose oil that can be used on hair, face, and body.