Review (5/5): My “Go To” Cream That Soothes & Moisturizes My Skin When It’s Recovering From Irritation
LAPOTHICELl Zincthenol Balm is a thick, white, creamy balm. It’s fragrance free, has no alcohol and is emollient enough to comfort my dry skin all night. It absorbs well as I have dry skin, but it is a little heavy only in that it feels like it leaves a protective barrier that’s slightly greasy yet feels good as it soothes and protects my skin. I don’t get a white cast from the zinc, but my skin is light. This balm feels like it keeps in moisture and softens my skin. It’s been a life saver when my skin has been irritated or is recovering from using a product that has burned or irritated my sensitive skin.
While I’ve used the balm for less severe irritation too, I used this when my skin was recovering from a chemical reaction from an exfoliant that was too harsh for my sensitive skin and gave me a painful burn and visible inflammation. My dry skin needed something gentle to keep it moist all night and also calm and my usual products felt uncomfortable or just weren’t soothing enough. This balm was perfect as it also helped restore moisture, and it continues to be my “go to“ balm when my skin has a negative reaction or feels burned or irritated. Love it. 5 stars. Made in Korea.