Calapure Calamine and Light Liquid Paraffin Lotion Review

Calamine lotion is a necessity for every person, not just women. I returned from Goa trip a few days back and don’t even get me started on how much fun we had there 😉 However, my skin had a lot of problems on coming back. One I had lots of sunburns and my skin was behaving extra sensitive. My friend suggested to try this calamine lotion. I got one and was pretty impressed.

What is Calamine for

This medication is an anti-itch medication that contains mixture of zinc oxide (ZnO) with about 0.5% iron (III) oxide, prescribed for itching skin conditions. This medication in some cases is used as a mild antiseptic to arrest infections caused by scratching the affected area. Calamine is proved to be an effective medication in acne treatment.

How does Calamine work

Treats Sunburn, insect bite, urticaria and contact dermatitis.

How should Calamine be used

Topical- Apply 1-4 timesday. It comes as a lotion, to apply topically.

How to store Calamine

Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container.

Pregnancy Category

Category N : Not yet classified.

Therapeutic Classification

Topical Antihistamines, Antipruritics, Emollients & Skin Protectives

In Detail Calapure Calamine and Light Liquid Paraffin Lotion Review and My Experience

As I mentioned before, I had a lot of sunburns and redness on my skin. I desperately wanted something to bring me relief. One of my friends suggested this and I grabbed it. It comes in a very basic bottle which is opaque and has the description on the outside.

The lotion has a thinner consistency as compared to our regular Lacto calamine lotion. It has a slightly pink-peachy colour. Does not have a specific fragrance to it.

How I use it
Day Time: I used this as my regular moisturiser. Took a coin sized amount on my palms and applied it all over my face. I applied minimal makeup on top.
Night Time: At night, I used it lavishly. I applied a thicker layer mostly concentrating on the irritated areas of my skin.

In the morning, my skin calmed down and the redness was so much reduced. After about one week, my skin was soothed properly without any redness. It helped revert my skin back to normal.

I am so much impressed with this calamine lotion.

Pros Calapure Calamine and Light Liquid Paraffin Lotion

1. Convenient packaging
2. Easy to apply
3. We can adjust the amount and apply it during day or night
4. We can apply makeup on top
5. It calmed and soothed my irritated skin
6. Affordable

Cons of Calapure Calamine and Light Liquid Paraffin Lotion

1. Only available at chemist/medical shops

MBF Advices

1. Do not apply this over raw area of the skin. Raw area means if you have a wound which has not healed. Apply it only over intact skin.
2. Make sure to shake the bottle well before use.

MBF Rating

4.5/5