Sudocrem - Thanks Cynthia!

I have to thank Cynthia (Indian Vanity Case) for this. I had read her review of this & just had a feeling that I have seen this somewhere.

That very weekend I went to Alfa (Irla) & my gut feel was right! Alfa stocks this cream. I immediately got myself a pot as I was recovering from molluscum contagiosum then and as a result had a lot of redness on my face. I had (another) hunch that this cream could help reduce the inflamed skin & redness I was experiencing.

What is Sudocrem: Antiseptic Healing Cream. Used for acne, sunburn, surface wounds besides, errrrr, nappy rash.

How to use: The general rule is to use a small amount and apply in a thin layer. Massage in small circular movements until the Sudocrem has disappeared leaving a translucent film. If this does not cover the affected area apply a little more – Remember a little really does go a long way. If the area stays white after application, too much has been applied.

For external use only and should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes and the mucous membranes.

Ingredients: 

Active:
15.25% Zinc Oxide; 0.39% Benzyl alcohol; 1.01% Benzyl Benzoate; 0.15% Benzyl Cinnamate; 4% Lanolin

Also contains:

Purified Water EP; Sodium Benzoate EP; Paraffin Wax; Microcrystalline wax; Liquid Paraffin EP; Synthetic Beeswax; Sorbitan Sesquioleate EP; Propylene glycol EP; Citric acid; Butylated hydroxyanisole; Linalyl acetate; Lavender

Thick, white paste like cream.

Price: Rs. 380 for a 400 gm tub

What I liked: 

This is a God sent if you are suffering from acne, redness, surface wounds or as in my case MC. When I got this tub, I had just undergone extraction which had left my face very red & with tiny wounds. This cream overnight soothed my skin, the next morning my skin was less red & I also noticed that my wounds seem to heal faster once I had begun to apply this. Also you need a very  tiny bit of this for the entire face, so it seems like this pot is gonna last a while. Good thing it's not gonna expire for the next 5 years. 

What could be better: 

Nothing! I love this cream just the way it is :). The packaging could be better, it is a flimsy grey plastic tub, but that is just something that could be better. It doesn't bother me. I realize this is in a tub which might feel unhygienic especially since you are using it for skin infections, but considering this is not officially sold in India, I'm not complaining. Beggars cannot be choosers. The cream works. 

Recommended for: I realize that not everyone may need a pot of this around. I would recommend this only for girls who have some kind of redness or skin infection, weird boils or bumps, acne or sunburn. Basically this is not an everyday cream, it is like those special creams you dig out when your skin's not behaving. 

Also I'm not sure how acne prone skin would react to this, as this is essentially an heavy cream. I didn't break out, but if you have sensitive skin please err on the side of caution.

Thanks CZ! I would have never bought this had I not read your review, & this helped me tremendously!