Bepanten acne ointment reviews

Many medications have been developed to combat various skin lesions. Most of them, in addition to antibacterial action, have various additional properties. Using Bepanten acne cream, you can simultaneously moisturize and care for your skin.

Description and action

This product is produced by the pharmaceutical company Bayer. It can be produced in the form of cream, ointment, and lotion. All preparations have a similar composition and differ only in consistency. The product is a white or pale yellow substance with an indistinct odor.

Dexpanthenol is the main active element of the drug. It is also known as provitamin B5. In addition, the product contains cetearyl and cetyl alcohol. Additional skin care ingredients include beeswax, lanolin, and almond oil additive. It also contains liquid paraffin and water.

Dexpanthenol affects the epidermis as follows:

1. optimizes metabolic processes between cells;
2. increases the density of collagen fibers;
3. increases the regeneration of skin tissue.

When the cream is applied to the surface of the skin, a chemical process begins in which the active substance of the drug is converted into panthenolic acid. As a result, cell restoration occurs. Blood exchange processes improve, collagen fiber cells become more elastic.

Along with the cream described above, Bepanten Plus is available, which contains chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. The action of this substance is aimed at anesthesia and disinfection of the affected area.

The properties of Bepanthen described above allow you to successfully fight acne. The product has a bactericidal effect on the skin, killing germs. At the same time, the active substances restore tissue in the affected areas. A very important factor in treatment is that the drug moisturizes the skin, while many acne ointments dry out the dermis. After using Bepanten, like Bepanten plus, the skin becomes smooth and soft.

This product can be used in combination with other acne medications to restore the skin from dryness. The drug can also be used to heal micro-wounds after acne and remove blemishes.

Indications for use

The wide composition of the active elements of the drug makes it possible to successfully use it against various types of skin rashes.

1. Against acne. The cream provides high results in cleaning the surface of the dermis from small acne. It also removes the effects of skin irritations. The product should be applied in a thin layer to the problem area and left until completely absorbed. Use 1-2 times a day until a lasting result is obtained.
2. Against allergic reactions. For acne rashes on the skin that have arisen as a manifestation of allergies, Bepanten or Bepanten plus cream is used as a product that quickly restores the epidermis. Apply to the affected area several times a day until the formations completely disappear.
3. For various types of dermatitis. To treat and restore the skin as a result of damage by microorganisms, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area. The procedure is carried out 2 times a day for several days until a positive effect is obtained.

Benefits of Bepanten cream

Bepanten series products have many advantages in the treatment of acne:

1. Wide spectrum of action. Can be used for all types of acne, skin irritations, as well as spots and scars after acne.
2. Highly effective in the fight against acne, lasting results.
3. Strong disinfecting properties. The cream prevents the penetration of infection through wounds on the skin; it can be used to treat scratches and cuts.
4. Thanks to caring components, it improves the appearance of the skin, making it even and smooth. Perfectly moisturizes the dermis, eliminating its overdrying.
5. Can be used even by small children and pregnant women.
6. The product is easy to purchase; it is sold at any pharmacy.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug has practically no contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children of any age. The only contraindication is individual intolerance to the elements included in the ointment.

There have been no recorded precedents involving an overdose of the substance in medicine. Infants may experience loose stools, but this is extremely rare. If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of cold water.

Differences between cream and ointment

The structure of the ointment is slightly different from the cream. The cream has a lighter consistency, and the ointment is denser. There are some differences in their application.

1. When applying the product in the form of an ointment, the active components penetrate the tissue more deeply than when using a creamy substance.
2. The cream is absorbed better and does not leave an oily sheen on the surface of the skin. The ointment is thicker and greasy in composition, so after application the skin may shine. Therefore, it is more advisable to use a cream or lotion to treat acne on the face.
3. When using the ointment, it is recommended to apply a cloth bandage on top to obtain a more effective result.

Drug price

The cost of the drug depends on the manufacturing company, region and markup used in a particular pharmacy. In Russia, the price can fluctuate between 400-500 rubles per tube of 30 g. Tubes of 100 g can cost about 800-900 rubles. The product is available without a prescription.

Analogues

There are more affordable analogue drugs with similar effects.

1. Pantekrem. Inexpensive, effective product with a similar spectrum of action on the skin. Can be used for irritations, rashes, and to restore epidermal tissue. Well moisturizes the surface of the dermis.
2. Depanthenol. A cheaper drug with a similar composition. Improves skin regeneration, metabolic processes in dermal cells, and has a strong antibacterial effect. Leaves skin hydrated & smooth.
3. HappyDerm Forte. An inexpensive analogue of Bepanten in the form of an aerosol. Starts regeneration processes, heals damage to the skin surface well.

Using the drug Bepanten or Bepanten plus against acne, you will quickly achieve a lasting positive result. As a result of treatment, the skin will become smooth and beautiful, more hydrated. In addition to getting rid of acne and their consequences, your skin will receive additional care.

Reviews

After reading reviews of Bepanten face cream, many conclude - here it is, a panacea for all problems! But is everything as wonderful as it seems at first glance? Let's understand the features of the product, its forms, and rules of use.

The effectiveness of Bepanten against acne

Many mothers used Bepanten ointment to combat diaper rash in newborn babies. Doctors also advise using this remedy to combat cracking of the nipples during feeding. But what is completely unexpected is that cosmetologists also adopted Bayer products.

What do you need to know about a product that helps cope with such appearance defects as acne, irritation, peeling, and red spots? After all, these problems can occur with different skin types.

Firstly, please note that this product is available in different pharmacological forms:

1. ointment;
2. cream;
3. lotion;
4. cream Bepanten plus.

They differ from each other by the presence of different auxiliary components:

1. cetyl, stearyl alcohol;
2. protegin X;
3. potassium cetyl phosphate;
4. propylene glycol;
5. phenoxyethanol;
6. beeswax;
7. almond and vaseline oils;
8. structured water.

The consistency, degree of fat content, ease of application, and speed of absorption depend on them.

The active component of any form of the product is dexpanthenol. This is a representative of the B vitamins, namely provitamin B5. It moisturizes and regenerates the skin well, and has wound-healing properties.

Bepanten plus lotion and cream contain chlorhexidine hydrochloride. This substance has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect.

The effectiveness of the products is based on the qualities of dexpanthenol, namely:

1. stimulation of restoration processes of damaged areas of the epidermis;
2. compaction of collagen fibers, increasing their strength, restoration of structure;
3. acceleration of metabolic reactions in the epidermis and dermis at the cellular level;
4. fight against inflammatory processes;
5. in the presence of chlorhexidine - surface disinfection, elimination of pathogenic agents.

In addition, panthenol moisturizes the skin very well. And the auxiliary components help retain moisture inside the cells, preventing it from evaporating.

We pay special attention! Bepanten in any form (according to manufacturers) does not cause side effects or allergic reactions. It has virtually no contraindications. However, individual intolerance may occur to any of the components of the product. Therefore, it is better to conduct a sensitivity test before use.

Recommendations for use

Bepanten is a drug that is sold in pharmacies (without a prescription). Therefore, it has a clear range of indications for use:

1. skin care for babies up to one year old. It is used as a treatment for diaper dermatitis and diaper rash. However, doctors recommend that mothers use the product as a preventive measure for these dermatological problems;
2. elimination of irritations on any area of ​​the skin, regardless of the cause. These could be sunburn, chemical burns, abrasions, and other factors;
3. treatment and prevention of cracks, irritations, peeling, wounds on the nipples during breastfeeding;
4. restoration of the integrity of the skin (wounds, abrasions, scratches, cuts, cracks). If these are minor, recent problems, the product is applied immediately. If the damage is deep, occupying a large area - only at the final stage, after using other specific medications;
5. if there is a risk of infection entering minor wounds and other damage to the skin, use Bepanten Plus lotion and cream, which contain chlorhexidine hydrochloride;
6. in the complex treatment of chronic skin problems: erosion, cracks, ulcers;
7. in the presence of excessive dryness, peeling, cracking of epidermal tissues;
8. treatment of acne, inflamed and ruptured.

Cosmetologists recommend using Bepanten cream after traumatic procedures (cleaning, deep peeling, etc.) to quickly restore the epidermis.

Attention! All products are recommended for use at any age. However, the lotion is approved for children only from 3 months of age.

Apply a thin layer of ointment or cream to the area of ​​irritated skin twice a day. If it is local damage (pimple, burn), you can make applications (pointwise). It is better to use the ointment at night, as it has a denser consistency and a higher concentration of active substances. Cream is better during the day. It does not leave a sticky film and is quickly absorbed.

Cosmetologist about cream Bepanten plus:

Both for therapeutic and preventive purposes, large areas are covered with cream. It moisturizes the skin well and restores the top layer. You can use the product for as long as you like until the desired result is achieved. There is no habituation.

However, treatment with chlorhexidine (lotion, Bepanten plus cream) is carried out over a course of 10 days with a break of at least a week. With longer use, the antibacterial properties decrease, as the microbial flora loses sensitivity to the active component.

If you use any other local medications to treat skin problems, they must be completely absorbed before applying Bepanten. It is recommended to treat the surface with cream only after half an hour, not earlier.

Reviews of using Bepanthen for acne

To form your opinion about the effectiveness of a particular product, you need to test it for yourself. However, you can also use the experience of your friends.

“After chemical peeling, the skin on my face became like a knife – dry, hard, flaky. No amount of fatty creams helped eliminate this unpleasant sensation or improve the appearance. Bepanten cream helped restore the face, made it soft, tender, and moisturized."

Marina, 28 years old, Murmansk

“I have had dry skin since my early youth. But acne often appears. I didn’t do anything. The cosmetologist advised me to try Bepanten ointment to eliminate acne. And to get rid of dryness - cream. I’ve been using it for six months now, the results are excellent;

Tatyana, 42 years old, Togliatti

“After washing, even the most gentle one, red spots remain on the face. Lately, even the most expensive moisturizer has not helped get rid of them and excessive dryness. Bepanten became a savior"

Olga, 35 years old, Samara

“Girls, if you have oily skin, then Bepanten ointment is not suitable for treating acne. Cream - only on the inflamed area, for a very limited time. As soon as it gets better, stop using it immediately. Otherwise, pimples will pop up like crazy.”

Victoria, 39 years old, Omsk

“Greasy creams didn’t help me get rid of my dry face. And it became covered with red spots, islands of peeling, and even cracks appeared periodically. Bepanten is just the product that copes well with the problems of excessively dry skin.”

Anastasia, 30 years old, Okhansk

“I’ll tell you in order. My skin is not very dry, but it doesn’t have enough moisture. However, by the age of 30, I noticed that I needed to cleanse my face, as blackheads appeared and pimples appeared in some places. The cosmetologist recommended chemical peeling. From what my friends told me, I knew that the procedure was a little unpleasant, but after it my face took on a “porcelain look.” My indignation knew no bounds when ten days later I did not see the promised result, but even vice versa. The skin became very dry, with red spots, and hard to the touch. Conventional creams did not help cope with these problems. I returned to the salon, where I was advised Bepanten. Why couldn’t they immediately say that it was he who needed to be smeared?! Within two days I felt and saw qualitative changes. And after two weeks, all traces of “torture” disappeared.”

Oksana, 32 years old, Nizhnevartovsk

“My relationship with Bepanten cream began with the birth of my child. We treated diaper dermatitis with a rare remedy at that time, which we obtained with great difficulty. I accidentally smeared it on my face - I just mixed up the tubes when I woke up. And since I have dry skin that requires careful moisturizing, in the morning I was very surprised at my transformation. The usual cream was completely absorbed overnight, even before washing my face I felt tightness and my cheeks were peeling. Here everything is fine. When I realized what exactly helped me, I began to use it regularly. And I still do this to this day."

Valentina, 45 years old, Novgorod

“With my oily skin type, Bepanten clogs the pores and provokes the appearance of more and more acne. In the morning, a greasy film remains on the face, which simply rolls off in clumps. Black dots appeared that were not there before. It may be suitable for some, but definitely not for oily, acne-prone skin.”

Lyudmila, 41 years old, Ryazan

“I’ve been using Bepanten for quite some time. I treat inflamed areas and pimples with lotion, and apply ointment at night to help the wounds heal better. And during the day I apply cream. For me it is very effective. I even apply makeup on it, only after 30-40 minutes, when it is well absorbed. The face is moisturized and soft. Pimples heal faster and leave no traces behind.”

“I can’t say that Bepanten cream helps with acne, since I don’t have any. But it is a very good remedy for dry skin. Moreover, we use it with the whole family, that is, the female half. Me, my daughter and my six-month-old granddaughter are all happy.”

I have a dry and sensitive face, even when I wash my face with regular tap water, red spots immediately appear, sometimes even cream doesn’t help, red spots and small peeling still remain on my face, especially on the nose. I’ve heard that Bepanten ointment is used not only for children and burns, and some ladies smear it on the face as a moisturizer and relieve tightness and redness?? Girls, who smeared BEPANTEN on your face, share your feelings??

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try emolium.
They have a good series of products that dermatologists often recommend.

Try Salcoseryl as well. Sold in pharmacies.

It’s the only way I can be saved!

What is the basis of bepanthen? Not Vaseline?

In addition to the ointment, there is also Bepanthen cream
but it’s probably not worth it all the time, since it’s still a medicine

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Panthenol moisturizes and regenerates very well and can be applied to the face. Another thing is that the ointment is very thick, it can only be used at night. And as a daytime cream, try Physiogel cream - it will be just the thing for your skin.

You should go to a dermatologist. They will advise you on the means that are suitable for you.

I had the same story with my face. A cosmetologist recommended Bepanten to me. And I’ll tell you that I always have this ointment. The face has stopped terribly peeling, the red inflamed spots have disappeared, and all the pimples are healing very quickly. I recommend!

Bepanten saved me after peeling, I smeared it on my face for 2 days and there was no peeling or redness. Apply at night, nothing bad should happen!

Bepanten or d panthenol (spray or ointment) helps!

sometimes when I have problems, but I probably can’t do it all the time, it’s medicine

I apply baby cream with panthenol Krokha. All acne and redness went away in a day! Before this I suffered for years, nothing helped! Now my face is like a baby’s butt))) The tube lasted for 2 months.

I smeared myself with bepanthen when I did peelings. Helps against peeling and inflammation.

you can, but it's very greasy, you'll clog all your pores

author, I’m allergic to it, in the morning my whole face is swollen like a drunk’s

Author! try zinc ointment, my face was peeling like hell, my hands were cracking and no greasy creams helped, and I accidentally (mixed up the tubes) smeared my face and hands with zinc, then I realized and after about five minutes I washed it off with soap, so a week passed, I didn’t apply anything else , and the skin is in perfect condition, I was very surprised)

I applied it, but not an ointment, but like a cream. Moreover, I have combination skin, prone to oily skin. Although it is believed that it clogs pores, I didn’t notice it. It doesn’t moisturize very much, but all sorts of sores heal better. try it, but don't overuse it. If you apply it at night for a week or two, nothing bad will happen

Author! try zinc ointment, my face was peeling like hell, my hands were cracking and no greasy creams helped, and I accidentally (mixed up the tubes) smeared my face and hands with zinc, then I realized and after about five minutes I washed it off with soap, so a week passed, I didn’t apply anything else , and the skin is in perfect condition, I was very surprised)

I really love this cream, but it’s a cream, not an ointment. My cosmetologist told me to buy it after peeling to remove peeling, and I still use it in the winter when the skin is peeling, not only after peeling.

I apply Videstim. But my skin is not constantly dry, I mainly use it when there is irritation or as a post-peeling product, it moisturizes the skin well and heals quickly.

Good bioderma red

author, I’m allergic to it, in the morning my whole face is swollen like a drunk’s

Something incredible was happening to my skin! The skin on my face turned into sandpaper, without a scrub it was impossible to apply foundation, and without it it became impossible to go outside, because my face became red, red rashes appeared (not pimples, red dots, like allergies), my face began to itch. To clarify: I became a housewife and most of the time I am in the apartment, now it’s winter, the heating is on and the air is correspondingly dry. After reading the reviews, I bought Beponten CREAM, it’s a cream, I wash my face with foam in the morning and evening, then I apply it, so far (I’ve been using it for 5 days) I’m incredibly happy, the rashes are decreasing, and the peeling has gone away after the first use. The You zone has been oily all my life, but this cream eliminated that too (although I didn’t even expect it), the cream is not greasy, it is completely absorbed in a couple of minutes, the face became matte and velvety everywhere. The T-zone does not get oily, and the rest of my face has stopped drying out, so far I am delighted. I read that with long-term use it clogs pores, but I can’t say anything like that yet. And also, I make sure to remove my makeup first with micellar water and only then wash my face with foam (it seems to me that foam doesn’t remove makeup properly), maybe this helps me not to clog my pores.