Solutions & treatments
Small cuts and other injuries are part of everyday life – from your first bike ride to DIY mishaps and surgical or aesthetic procedures. Fortunately, BIODERMA’s Cicabio Crème is always there to take care of your damaged skin.
When we developed the BIODERMA Cicabio range, we created Cicabio Crème as a healing cream to soothe any kind of skin damages.
Cicabio Crème can be used on all kinds of weakened skin, from small scratches on young children to post-surgery or following any kind of aesthetic or dermatological procedures. In all these examples, the skin’s biological repair process can trigger unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations. This is completely normal, it’s simply the skin rebuilding itself. That’s why it can feel tight or itchy. We created Cicabio Crème to help your skin repair itself as efficiently as possible while minimising discomfort.
We came up with Cicabio Crème in 2007 to soothe and protect your weakened skin while promoting an effective repair process. Day after day, Cicabio Crème supports the healing process and helps you achieve the most aesthetically satisfactory results, irrespective of the initial problem, from minor everyday scratches to aftercare for surgical or dermatological procedures.
The quality of healing may vary depending on the person, skin type, lifestyle, age, where the irritation or skin damage is located, and even the environment. As a result, although nature does most of the work, at NAOS, we’re eager to lend a hand. True to the ecobiology principles that underpin all our products, we endeavour to help the skin regain its balance by supporting the natural healing process.
Hyaluronic is naturally present in the skin. It can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, thus maintaining a humid environment that encourages repair. We use high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid that forms a network in the skin’s most superficial levels. This protective film enhances the repair process.
The active ingredients in Centella Asiatica enhance the synthesis of essential components in the skin to help it repair itself.
Antalgicine™ is specifically used in Cicabio Crème. This active ingredient is directly inspired by our own internal pain regulation mechanisms. The structure is fairly similar to a natural endorphin, and we know it has a proven soothing effect. Antalgicine™ helps soothe the sensations of discomfort we sometimes feel when our skin is healing. It also reduces itching.
Sophie Armando, Formulation expert, BIODERMA
Cicabio Crème is a water-rich emulsion that protects damaged skin through a ‘plaster effect’. It creates an environment ideal for high-quality skin repair and helps make the scarring less visible:
A water-in-oil emulsion means that water droplets are wrapped in oil i.e. fat. This type of emulsion is used when you need an insulating effect as oil, or fat, forms a protective film on the surface of the skin. This type of water-in-oil emulsion is usually very rich in oil, but not in water. However, our emulsion also contains a large amount of water to produce a plaster-effect texture. The oil forms an insulating film that protects the weakened area from external stress, while also maintaining a moist environment conducive to healing. This plaster-like texture provides comfort and freshness on application, soothing the weakened skin.
The cream spreads easily, reducing friction. The high water content in the emulsion creates a fresh sensation on application that immediately soothes the skin. The light texture glides on and respects the skin’s natural balance. As it doesn’t leave a greasy or shiny film it can be applied anywhere on the face or body without anyone noticing.
