Biafine Act

Description

Biafine Act Multipurpose Healing Cream is a sister product to the famous original Biafine Emulsion.

These are essentially the same product with the same active ingredients.

Recognised around the world for its soothing qualities and remarkable healing benefits, Biafine Act hydrates, softens and protects the skin, allowing it to heal and regenerate.

Biafine was originally developed 50 years ago and continues to be a go-to product in many other countries, including Australia.

Why Biafine Act?

Biafine Act is has an elegant and silky texture, rather than being thick and heavy.

It soothes, softens and protects the skin, helping to keep irritating contaminants and bacteria out, while also creating a moist environment that promotes healing and reduces scarring.

In clinical studies, Biafine has been found to recruit macrophages to the wound site during all three phases of healing. Extensive clinical testing and trials led to it being granted FDA approval in the US in 2006.

More recently, it has become more well-known due to celebrity influencers who swear by it.

Like many iconic French formulations, Biafine Act uses a limited number of ingredients to ensure skin compatibility and deliver great results.

Biafine Act ingredients

Bifine Act, just like the original Biafine, contains Trolamine, Paraffin, Squalane and Avocado Oil as its key ingredients. The primary active, Trolamine, is at the same concentration in both products.

Trolamine helps with skin healing and collagen production. It also forms a protective barrier that prevents irritants entering and retains moisture.

Paraffin is used for its occlusive properties. It forms a physical barrier to protect the skin and prevent water loss. It can help with dryness, itching and barrier impairment. Paraffin-based products are often recommended by dermatologists for use on minor wounds and for skin slugging.

Squalane is very hydrating, soothing and repairing, being especially helpful for the skin barrier. Due to its anti-inflammatory benefits, it’s a great ingredient for anyone with acne or eczema. Squalane is a lipid that’s naturally found in the skin.

Avocado Oil is a multifaceted ingredient that moisturises, soothes redness and inflammation, accelerates wound healing and promotes skin elasticity. It has both emollient and occlusive properties, thereby making skin feel soft, smooth and supple.

Comparing Biafine Act with Biafine

So what’s the difference between Biafine Act and the classic Biafine Emulsion?

Biafine Act appears to have been developed in response to evolving consumer preferences and the opportunity to market its use beyond just burns.

Biafine Act doesn’t contain Triethanolamine, which makes it a better choice for those who are sensitive to it or prefer to avoid it.

Biafine and Biafine Act are very similar formulations, however Biafine Act offers a slightly different texture and sensory experience. The original Biafine has a higher water content and is more of a lotion whereas the Biafine Act has a slightly thicker texture.

Biafine comes in two sizes (93g and 186g) whereas Bifiane Act only comes in 139.5g.

Biafine Act ingredients

Ethylene Glycol Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Solid Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Squalane, Propylene Glycol, Avocado Oil, Trolamine and Sodium Alginate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Fragrance (Yerbatone), Purified Water.

Trolamine 0.67g per 100g.

Biafine ingredients

Purified Water, Liquid Paraffin, Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Paraffin Wax, Squalane, Avocado Oil, Trolamine and Sodium Alginate, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propylparaben and Fragrance (Yerbatone).

Trolamine 0.67g per 100g.

Benefits

Biafine Act can be helpful for a range of minor skin injuries, including:

• post-treatment skin
• minor wounds and superficial burns, including sunburn
• abrasions
• radiation dermatitis
• dermal ulcers
• diaper rash
• blemishes (after they have dried out)

Best for

Suits all skin types.

Those who prefer fragrance free may like the CicaBiafine Multi-Repair Balm.

Good to know

Biafine Act is suitable for use best on sunburn, first-degree burns and non-infected wounds.

This soothing cream has a delicate powdery, floral fragrance.

It can be used as a mask or sleeping mask occasionally, but should not be used as a daily moisturiser.

We guarantee our product is authentic. Don’t risk buying counterfeit product.

Perfect pairs

You may also like the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and the Ialuset Hyaluronic Acid Cream.

If you prefer a balm formulation, we have the Boiron Homeoplasmine Pommade and  La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 +

Brand ethos

Biafine Act and Biafine are brands now owned by healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson.

This global corporate focuses on pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. It operates a decentralised model, allowing its many subsidiaries to operate with a degree of independence while adhering to the company’s overall vision and credo. This structure aims to foster agility, innovation and responsiveness to diverse markets.

Biafine, Aloplastine and Effidia are all brands that were originally owned by Laboratoire Medix in France but were acquired by the US-headquartered Johnson & Johnson in 2004. These signature brands are recognised for treating wounds and skin conditions.

Biafine was first developed by a French pharmacist for use on burns suffered by his daughter-in-law. The remarkable results led to 42 pharmacists and doctors working on the original formulation and securing approvals for its use commercially.

Despite the change in corporate ownership, Biafine Act and Biafine continue to be made in France to the highest quality and safety standards.

It’s estimated that 65% of French households have at least one tube in their home.

Biafine Act review

Moisturises, feels very good and repairs the skin. I would buy it again.

Salhi