Savlon Advanced Healing Gel

Savlon Advanced Healing Gel

For the treatment of minor burns and small wounds.
The Gel is a hydroactive colloid that creates a moist healing environment.
Helps to speed up healing and reduce scarring.
Cools to relieve pain.
Use on many types of wound - dry or moist, sores, grazes or open cuts.
Use for minor burns or scalds and even severe sunburn.
50g Plastic screw-top tube.

I must admit, I am really impressed with Savlon's new Healing Gel. It soaks in almost instantly where as the old 'magic cream' Savlon used to spread thinner and thinner until you were covered in it. The packaging looks up-to-date and quite fashionable, plus being a plastic tube you know that it isn't going to leak everywhere.

The actual gel is slightly white in colour, I would have preferred it to be clear as I think it looks a little like glue ... but as long as it does the job then I don't suppose it matters.

Emma likes it - at present she has a sore nose from having flu, teamed with child acne her nose is quite raw from constantly wiping it. Emma says that Savlon Healing Gel doesn't make her nose sting when she puts some on, plus it feels really cool like someone is blowing cold air onto her nose. The soreness is going down which is brilliant as I normally struggle to find a product that she willingly will rub into her nose.

The gel has no nasty fragrance, infact it smells of nothing! You can use it almost anywhere (external) but please remember to clean any cuts or scrapes before use. Please Note - Do not apply the gel to the wound if an infection is present or the wound is weeping.

Did you know that a wound heals faster if it is moist?

I didn't! I always thought that you should 'let the air get to it' to make a wound scab over. Apparently this isn't so ... it is better to keep a wound moist but clean, Savlon Advanced Healing Gel is brilliant to use underneath a plaster or bandage to keep the area moist while the plaster keeps it clean.

Changed regularly your 'poorly' will heal quicker and will probably leave less of a scar (depending on depth and size of cut) than the 'old fashioned' way.

Only one problem to this .... little boys won't have a scab to pick off and chase their sisters with ;)

RRP: £3.99 available from most major supermarkets and chemists.

http://www.savlon.co.uk/products/healing_gel.html

My rating 9/10

Savlon Day Out First Aid Kit

Savlon Day Out First Aid Kit

You just know its going to happen .. its like Mum's can see into the future, picture the scene: Your little one happily skipping along the pavement, then running a bit, then skipping, then tripping, then screaming! Happened to you? you immediately tell them off for running/skipping :) dig in your pocket for a nearly clean tissue and mop up the scrapes and blood (as this will have to do until you get home).

Well now your children can trip up and cut their knees (hands and chins) as much as they like as Savlon have brought out a mini Day Out First Aid Kit, how cool it that!

This handy Savlon Day Out First Aid Kit provides essential first aid items for minor cuts and grazes. The convenient size means it fits easily into your bag or pocket making it ideal to take on holiday, on days out or to keep in the car, so you’ll always be prepared for those little emergencies.

The canvas zip locked kit contains 2 x Savlon Cleansing Wipes with Antiseptic, Savlon Antiseptic Cream (15g), 4 x Savlon fabric plasters, a money off coupon and a specially created 'Savlon Little Guide to First Aid'.

Plus in the mini bag there is room to add bits and pieces of your own should your children need it (eg.. a spare asthma inhaler, prescribed medication or a couple of headache tablets for you ready for mid-afternoon).

Available from Boots, Pharmacies and major supermarkets RRP: £3.50-£4.00

For more information please visit: http://www.savlon.co.uk/products/firstaid_kits.html

My rating: 9/10