Your Guide to Mastering the Magic of Cicaplast Baume B5
Update: 05/03/2026
Known for it's super soothing powers, the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 has become an industry favourite for sensitive skin. A blend of vitamin B5, glycerin, shea butter and the brand's famous thermal spring water, the baume deeply nourishes and moisturises skin, helping to restore healthy hydration levels and repair broken barriers. Suitable even for babies, the multi-benefit formula can be used all over the body, including on the face and lips to treat chapped skin.
What The Experts Say About Cicaplast Baume B5
To get to know this skincare superstar better, our in-house pharmacist, Aruj Javid and La Roche-Posay dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall answered your questions on everything from how it works to how to use the baume.
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What is the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 used for?
Aruj: "The Cicaplast Baume is a multi-repairing balm to help nourish and soothe dry, sensitive skin areas. This balm can be applied to help calm and protect cracked, chapped and rough skin."
What are the benefits of vitamin b5 for the skin?
Aruj: "Panthenol, aka vitamin B5, in the formula has soothing properties and can also help to reduce the appearance of redness. It can also help repair and protect the skin during recovery to help strengthen your skin barrier."
What are the benefits of zinc for the skin?
Aruj: "The zinc in the baume acts as an anti-bacterial agent, alongside the active ingredients copper and manganese, also present in this formulation, to help provide a purifying action."
Can the Cicaplast Baume be used on the face?
Aruj: "Yes, it is suitable to use on the face."
Can you use the Cicaplast Baume B5 as moisturiser?
Aruj: "This can be used as a moisturiser depending on your skin type. If you have dry to very dry skin or even sensitive skin, apply this balm morning and evening to help hydrate and calm your skin. Re-apply throughout the day if needed or use before/after your usual moisturiser. Use this multi-tasking balm to help support your specific skincare needs."
Can Cicaplast Baume B5+ be used on sensitive skin or for people undergoing cancer treatment?
How to use the Cicaplast Baume B5
Aruj: "The Cicaplast Baume has a creamy rich texture that can be massaged gently onto clean dry skin. This versatile product can be used on the face, body, hands and lips."
Is the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 good for acne?
Aruj: "Not as a treatment for acne, however this balm can help to nourish your skin after a breakout, especially for dry, blemish-prone skin. This balm can be used to help hydrate and help to soothe the affected area."
Does the Cicaplast Baume B5 clog pores?
Aruj: "No as it is non-comedogenic meaning it won't contribute to blocking your pores that can lead to breakouts."
Designed to repair the skin's barrier from head to toe, discover the full Cicaplast range. Suitable for the whole family, the reparative skincare formula throughout the range helps to restore moisture, soothe wounds and restore skin back to its optimal health.
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Common Cicaplast Baume B5 FAQs
Can I use Cicaplast Baume B5 under makeup?
Yes, as long as you keep the layer light and give it a moment to settle. The balm creates an invisible protective layer with a non-greasy finish, making it suitable for use under complexion products when applied in moderation.
If you tend to experience pilling, use a smaller amount and gently press it into the skin rather than rubbing. Allow it to sit before applying a primer or foundation.
Is Cicaplast Baume B5 good for eczema?
Cicaplast range is designed to soothe dry, irritated, and compromised skin, addressing issues such as dryness and eczema.
If you have eczema that is flaring, broken, or very sore, it’s best to follow medical guidance for your skin and use supportive skincare alongside it.
Does Cicaplast Baume B5 help with acne scars or red marks from old spots?
It can help support the look of post-breakout marks by keeping skin calm, hydrated, and supported while it recovers. The range is described as aiding recovery from post-acne marks, and the brand positions the formula as supporting the skin’s healing process and reducing causes linked to longer-term scarring.
What it won’t do is “erase” textured scarring on its own. Think of it as a barrier-support step that can sit alongside targeted scar or pigment routines.
Is Cicaplast Baume B5 suitable for oily or acne-prone skin?
It can be. The balm is described as non-comedogenic, meaning it is designed not to block pores, so it’s suitable for oily or acne-prone skin. If you’re very oily, use it as a targeted layer on areas that feel dry, sensitised, or over-treated, rather than applying a thick layer all over.
Is Cicaplast Baume B5 suitable for managing treatment-related skin side effects?
The brand states Cicaplast Baume B5+ is suitable skincare for cancer patients undergoing treatment, and our guide includes dermatologist commentary around supporting skin through treatment-related side effects.
As always, it’s sensible for individuals to follow their care team’s guidance, especially when skin is very reactive or compromised.
Which Cicaplast product should I choose?
If you want one product that covers the most bases, start with Cicaplast Baume B5 / B5+. It’s the hero of the range: a multi-purpose balm designed to comfort and support skin when it feels dry, irritated, or out of balance.
If you want to build a small, useful trio around it, these are the next best picks:
Cicaplast Baume B5 / B5+ (multi-purpose balm): Your all-rounder for face and body when skin needs extra comfort and barrier support.
Cicaplast Baume Lips (lip balm): A targeted option for dry, chapped lips, especially when the weather, heating, or activities leave them feeling rough.
Cicaplast Hand Cream: For hands that feel dry, tight, or overwashed. Same “repair and comfort” idea, just focused where you need it most.
Cicaplast B5 Face Serum (serum): A lighter, daily step when skin feels stressed or dehydrated, and you want barrier support without a rich balm texture.
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