Avène cicalfate+ purifying cleansing gel 200ml 6.7fl.oz

Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel

Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel gently cleanses, purifies and soothes sensitive or irritated skin. Its non-drying formula provides gentle hygiene while helping maintain skin comfort and supporting the skin’s natural recovery process.

The gel suits the whole family, including newborns, babies, children and adults. You can use it on the face, body, hands, scalp and the external intimate area. It also works well for everyday hygiene when the skin feels uncomfortable or particularly sensitive.

The formula contains 98% ingredients of natural origin and has no fragrance. Its soft blue texture creates a pleasant foam when you massage it onto damp skin. The formula centres around [C+-Restore]™, Avène’s patented postbiotic repairing active, which helps support epidermal repair.

What is Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel used for?

This purifying cleansing gel for irritated skin combines gentle cleansing with soothing and purifying benefits. It removes impurities without leaving the skin feeling excessively dry or tight.

You can use it for:

• Sensitive or irritated skin.
• Daily face and body cleansing.
• Baby and children’s irritated skin.
• Diaper-area irritation.
• Minor superficial scratches and everyday skin discomfort.
• The external intimate area.
• An irritated scalp.
• Tattoo aftercare during the appropriate stage of healing.
• Care following superficial dermatological procedures, according to professional advice.
• Daily family hygiene when the skin needs a particularly gentle cleanser.

Avène also recommends the product from birth, including for people during or after oncology treatments. Anyone undergoing medical treatment should follow the individual skincare advice provided by their healthcare professional.

Key ingredients and their benefits

[C+-Restore]™ postbiotic active

The patented [C+-Restore]™ complex comes from Avène Thermal Spring Water. This postbiotic active forms one of the main technologies in the Cicalfate+ range. It helps support epidermal repair and complements the gel’s gentle cleansing action.

The formula therefore does more than simply remove impurities. It also helps care for skin that needs additional comfort during its recovery.

98% ingredients of natural origin

The formula contains 98% ingredients of natural origin, which makes it an appealing choice for customers who prefer gentle skincare formulations.

Fragrance-free formula

The formula contains no fragrance, making it particularly suitable for routines that aim to minimise unnecessary potential irritants while the skin feels sensitive or uncomfortable.

Purifies without drying the skin

Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel brings together cleansing, purifying and soothing care in one product.

The gel removes impurities while maintaining a comfortable skin feel. Avène’s in-vitro testing showed a purifying effect against microorganisms representative of those found on the skin.

The brand also tested the product under dermatological, paediatric, gynaecological and ophthalmological supervision. In a study involving 89 individuals, 94% reported immediate relief from discomfort under the test conditions. Avène also observed an improvement in irritation after 48 hours.

These results come from specific manufacturer studies, so individual results may vary depending on the condition and sensitivity of the skin.

How to use Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel

Use the cleansing gel once or twice a day, depending on your skin’s needs.

1. Wet the skin with water.
2. Apply a small amount of the gel.
3. Massage gently until it creates a soft foam.
4. Cleanse the area without vigorous rubbing.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water.
6. Pat the skin dry gently with a clean towel.

Avoid aggressive rubbing, particularly when the skin feels irritated or fragile. Gentle movements provide effective cleansing while helping maintain comfort.

How to use it after a dermatological procedure or tattoo

After a superficial dermatological procedure or tattoo, the skin needs gentle cleansing and careful aftercare. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your dermatologist, healthcare professional or tattoo artist, as the appropriate timing can vary depending on the procedure.

Once cleansing is appropriate, use Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel gently on the area. Apply the gel with light movements, avoid rubbing or scrubbing, and rinse thoroughly before gently patting the skin dry.

For tattoo aftercare, Avène recommends using the Purifying Cleansing Gel after the first 24 hours. After 72 hours, you can complement the cleansing routine with a repairing moisturiser, such as Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream, applied twice a day.

After a dermatological procedure, Avène also recommends pairing the Purifying Cleansing Gel with Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream twice daily, from the beginning of the care routine until the skin’s appearance improves, when appropriate.

The key is to keep the routine simple: cleanse gently, avoid friction and follow the professional aftercare instructions for your specific situation.

A simple Cicalfate+ skincare routine

When irritation affects the skin, a simple routine often works best. Avoid adding unnecessary exfoliants, strong active ingredients or fragranced products to an already uncomfortable area.

Morning: Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel → gently pat dry → Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

If the area will receive significant sun exposure, add a suitable sunscreen to the routine when appropriate.

Evening: Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel → gently pat dry → Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream

The Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream complements the cleansing gel particularly well. While the gel focuses on gentle cleansing and purification, the cream helps soothe, protect and support the skin’s repair process.

Suitable for the whole family

The versatility of Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel makes it a practical choice for family skincare. The brand recommends it from 0 months, so parents can use it as part of a gentle cleansing routine for babies and children as well as adults.

You can use the gel on several areas, including the face, body, hands, scalp and external intimate area. This versatility makes it particularly useful for families who want one gentle cleanser for different everyday situations.

The product can help support routines for diaper-area irritation, minor superficial scratches, sensitive skin and other forms of non-pathological irritation.

Why choose Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel?

Avène Cicalfate+ Purifying Cleansing Gel offers a gentle alternative for customers who want to cleanse irritated or sensitive skin without compromising comfort.

Its non-drying, fragrance-free formula, 98% ingredients of natural origin and patented [C+-Restore]™ technology combine effective cleansing with soothing and purifying care.

The gel cleanses, purifies and soothes, making it a useful first step in a repairing skincare routine. Its suitability from birth and its use across the face, body, scalp, hands and external intimate area also make it a versatile choice for the whole family.

If you are unsure whether this cleansing gel suits a particular skin concern, how to introduce it after a dermatological procedure, or which Cicalfate+ product should follow cleansing, please use the Q&A section on the product page. Our team will be happy to help you choose the most suitable routine.