Instant Calm Cream 40ml

Instant Calm Cream 40ml

The Instant Calm Cream 40ml (often by the brand Phasilab) is a targeted, soothing dermatological product designed to provide rapid and long-lasting relief for highly irritated, sensitive, or inflamed skin. It is characterized by its immediate “fireguard” or cooling effect and strong anti-inflammatory action without the side effects associated with corticosteroids.

Here is a detailed description:

Core Function and Benefits

• Instant Calming and Relief: The primary function is to immediately soothe and comfort irritated, reddened, and heated skin, often described as having an instant cooling sensation.
• Anti-Inflammatory Action: It contains active ingredients that provide a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, similar to mild corticosteroids, but without the risk of skin thinning or other side effects.
• Restores Skin Comfort: It works quickly to calm sensations of skin discomfort, such as itching, heating, stinging, and tightness.
• Reduces Redness: It is specifically formulated to diminish redness associated with various skin aggressions.
• Non-Oily Texture: The formula is typically a non-oily gel-cream texture, allowing for immediate skin penetration and absorption without leaving a greasy residue. It can often be used as a makeup base.

Key Active Ingredients

The soothing power of the cream is mainly attributed to:

• Natural Licorice Extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate): This is a well-known anti-inflammatory agent that works to restore the skin’s serenity and comfort. It is often cited as the ingredient providing the anti-inflammatory action similar to corticosteroids.
• Silicium (Silicon): Included to contribute to the restoration and comfort of the skin.
• Other Soothing Agents: Ingredients like vegetable glycerin may be included to provide deep, non-greasy moisturizing.

Indications for Use

The cream is highly versatile and recommended for a wide range of skin conditions, including:

• Post-Aesthetic Treatments: An essential product following dermatological procedures that cause irritation, heat, or redness, such as:
  • Laser/IPL treatments
  • Chemical peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Micro-needling
  • Hair removal (waxing or electronic epilation)
  • Filler injections
• Day-to-Day Irritations:
  • Highly sensitive and reactive skin.
  • Sunburn or sun erythema.
  • Prickly heat or heat rashes.
  • Shaving rash or post-hair removal irritation.
  • Symptoms of inflammatory skin diseases like eczema or rosacea (used to relieve symptoms, not a primary treatment).
  • General redness, scratching, and itching.

Formula Characteristics

• Volume: 40ml
• Safe Formulation: Often formulated to be free from Parabens, Alcohol, Perfume, Silicone, and Paraffin, making it suitable for even very sensitive skin and often safe for use during pregnancy and lactation (check specific packaging for confirmation).
• Corticosteroid Withdrawal Option: Due to its strong soothing action, some professionals suggest it can be used as an option during the withdrawal phase from steroidal creams.

Note: The cream should be applied to the area to be treated and reapplied, if necessary, but it should not be applied to open or weeping sores/wounds.