Avène

Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

MoisturiserMid-rangeMorning or evening
Zinc + copper + a patented post-biotic complex in a rich barrier cream. Used post-laser, post-microneedling and on compromised skin — this is the recovery cream dermatologists reach for when they want skin to stop reacting and start healing.

What this is good for

✓ Great forDamaged BarrierRednesssensitive

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on.

~50–80%Avène Thermal …
~5–25%Mineral Oil
~3–10%Glycerin
~2–6%Paraffin
~1.5–4%Zinc Oxide
~1–2%Castor Oil
≤ 1% each8 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Zinc
Zinc PCA / Zinc Oxide / Sebum Regulator
Mineral
Topical zinc PCA regulates sebum via 5-alpha reductase inhibition, kills C. acnes, reduces inflammation, and accelerates wound healing. Zinc oxide in SPF provides broad-spectrum UV protection. Orally, zinc deficiency is linked to acne severity — supplementation at 25–45mg/day shows clinical efficacy comparable to some antibiotics in studies.

Routine placement

Morning or evening

Similar on the shelf

Put this in context

Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.