Is Cicaplast suitable for healing a tattoo?

Hello everyone!

Today, I wanted to give you a brief overview of the range La Roche-Posay Cicaplast, Because the brand had sent me to the studio two products to test on my tattoos: the Cicaplast Lavant B5+ and the Cicaplast Baume B5+.

It was of course of interest to me because Cicaplast comes up a lot when talking about scarring. Many of my clients already have it at home, or simply ask if they can apply it to their tattoo. So I used both products together during the healing process, using Lavant B5+ to cleanse the skin and the B5+ Balm in a second step, when the epidermis starts to close.

1. The Cicaplast Lavant B5+ to clean the tattoo

The first product I use is the Cicaplast Lavant B5+. This is the cleaner in the range, so the one I use to gently clean the tattoo during healing. At that point, I really prefer to stick with something simple: keeping the area clean, avoiding rubbing it, not handling it all day, and especially not adding more products without reason.

I wash the tattoo gently and then dry it by gently patting it. The hardest part, especially when it’s a first tattoo, is often letting it rest for a while afterwards. You want to check every ten minutes to see if it’s too red, too dry, too shiny, or if any skin has appeared since the last time you looked at it. But the more you don’t touch it, the better it is.

If you have just had a tattoo, I have detailed all the steps in more detail in my article on tattoos. aftercare.

2. The Cicaplast Baume B5+ comes next

The second product that La Roche-Posay had sent me is the Cicaplast Baume B5+, But it doesn’t work the same way. I don’t apply it immediately after the tattoo. I wait for the epidermis to start closing, which usually takes about a week. three to four days in my experience.

I still prefer to look at the actual state of the skin rather than follow a calendar to the letter, because not all tattoos heal exactly the same way. A small, thin tattoo doesn’t necessarily evolve the same way as a full back or a large piece of color, and the area tattooed also plays a big role.

La Roche-Posay also mentions Baume B5+ on tattoos when the skin is re-epidermized, that is, when the surface has closed again. It’s really at that point that I find the product interesting, because the skin often starts to become drier, to pull slightly, and sometimes to peel.

In the early days, before switching to Cicaplast Baume B5+, I tended to use’Aquaphor in a very thin layer. This is what I like to use during this first phase, before moving on to a more reparative treatment once the epidermis has healed. As always, I prefer to tailor the treatments to the tattoo and the way the skin reacts, rather than applying exactly the same routine to everyone.

How I apply Baume B5+

When I use Baume B5+, I apply very little of it. A thin layer is enough. I have always preferred to apply less cream on my tattoos rather than leaving a thick layer of product on the skin all day. This is not because applying three times more of it will make the tattoo heal three times faster; quite the opposite.

I apply it mainly when the skin starts to pull or become drier. The goal is simply to keep the skin comfortable while it heals, without smothering it with a large amount of product. I prefer to apply a little, let it penetrate, and only reapply if the skin really needs it.

A fairly simple routine

What I really liked about the two products sent by La Roche-Posay is that the routine remains very simple: the products are applied in a very simple way. Cicaplast Lavant B5+ to clean it, then the Cicaplast Baume B5+ A few days later, when the epidermis closed again.

Over the years, I’ve really learned not to complicate aftercare after getting a tattoo. You can very quickly feel the urge to add a product to clean, another to hydrate, another to repair, and then a new cream because you’ve seen someone talk about it on TikTok. Ultimately, the skin is already doing a lot of things on its own, and for me, it’s better to let it do it on its own rather than constantly trying to intervene.

Cream does not speed up the healing process

Even with good products, healing obviously does not depend solely on the cream. You also need to be careful with the sun, baths, rubbing against clothing, sweating, and especially avoiding pulling off the small skin when the tattoo starts to peel off.

I know it’s tempting, especially when a small skin is sticking out and you think you’re just going to remove that one. But it’s really better to let them all go on their own. If your tattoo is actually starting to scratch or peel and you start wondering if everything is normal, I wrote a whole article about it. The tattoo that scratches and peels off.

And of course, if something seems really unusual during the healing process, with increasing pain, swelling, significant warmth, or discharge or fever, then it’s not just a matter of changing the cream; it’s better to seek medical advice.

My opinion on Cicaplast after a tattoo

I really liked using the two products together because they actually correspond to two different stages of healing. Lavant B5+ serves to clean from the very beginning, while the B5+ Baume It intervenes a few days later, when the epidermis has closed and the skin begins to need more comfort.

It’s a simple routine, and that’s exactly what I love about this type of care. You don’t need to have ten products on the edge of the sink: a clean tattoo, some tailored treatments, and above all, a lot of patience to let the skin do its job.

To see how the tattoo evolves over time, I also dedicated an article to it. aging of color tattoos.

FAQ: Cicaplast and the healing of a tattoo

Can Cicaplast be applied just after a tattoo?

I do not apply Cicaplast Baume B5+ immediately after the session. I usually wait three to four days, allowing the epidermis to start to seal itself. During the first few days, I prefer to use Aquaphor in a very thin layer and this is essentially the protocol for tattooing.

Which Cicaplast should I use after a tattoo?

I use Cicaplast Lavant B5+ to clean the tattoo, then Cicaplast Baume B5+ when the skin has healed and is starting to pull or become drier.

How many times a day should you apply Cicaplast to a tattoo?

I prefer to look at the condition of the skin rather than follow a specific number. One thin layer is enough, and I only apply more when the skin needs it.

Cicaplast or Aquaphor after a tattoo?

For me, they correspond mainly to two different stages of healing: Aquaphor at the beginning, in a very thin layer, then Cicaplast Baume B5+ when the epidermis has healed.