A moisturizer adds moisture and helps prevent water from leaving the skin. "Last step" simply describes where a product goes. Use this general layering order alongside the application directions on your specific tube, rather than treating it as a Cicaplast specific dose or schedule.3

Where does Cicaplast go in your routine?

  1. 1Cleanse gently, then pat your face dry.
  2. 2Apply any medication or treatment after cleansing. Keep prescription application instructions in charge of how you use that treatment.
  3. 3Apply your moisturizing products. If you are layering two, put the thinner, lighter product before the thicker, heavier one.
  4. 4In the morning, finish skincare with sunscreen. Choose broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
  5. 5Apply makeup afterward, if you wear it. At night, leave out the sunscreen step.
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A general moisturizing routine includes morning and evening application. That does not mean every moisturizing product must be used twice daily: follow your Cicaplast tube's frequency instructions. Keeping sunscreen after your moisturizing layer is what changes the meaning of "last step" between morning and night.2

Do you need another moisturizer underneath?

A second moisturizer is optional, not an admission fee for using a balm. Start by deciding what your skin needs rather than adding a layer because the routine looks unfinished. General skincare guidance favors a simple routine, and using more products increases the chances of side effects.2

For dry skin, creams and ointments generally preserve more moisture than lotions. For oily skin, a lighter gel can be a better choice than adding more moisturizer. For combination skin, moisturize dry areas rather than automatically covering oily areas too. These are general texture choices, not a prediction of how Cicaplast will feel or perform on your skin.3

What if your skin is sensitive or still dry?

Introduce new products one at a time. For sensitive skin, try a pea sized dot behind your ear along the jawline, then wait a day or two before applying the product across your face. If a new product causes irritation, stop using it and arrange a dermatologist appointment.24

If dryness is the problem, avoid exfoliating peeling skin to make it feel smoother; moisturize instead. Seek a dermatologist's help if moisturizing does not help, or dryness becomes painful, cracked, bleeding, stinging or very irritating. Persistent discomfort calls for a different plan, not simply another layer.3

Where this answer comes from

  1. 1Should I apply my skin care products in a certain order?aad.org
  2. 2The Correct Order for Skin Care Productshealth.clevelandclinic.org
  3. 3How to pick the right moisturizer for your skinaad.org
  4. 4Facebookhealth.clevelandclinic.org