HSL LABS / Practical guides
Skin-care questions
Understand skin-product types and their intended areas of use.
Getting started
Creams, balms, gels, sprays and films have different formulas and instructions. Start with the product name and the skin area it is intended for.
Confirm use near incisions, dressings, eyes or sensitive inner areas with your treating clinician. Include any ingredients that have irritated your skin before.
Look more closely
Ingredients & Details
Silicone Shield is a cream. FemaSilk is a balm and Facial Gel is a gel. They contain different combinations of silicone and other skin-care ingredients.
Name the skin area you have in mind. Tell your clinician about dressings, adhesives, incisions and ingredients that have irritated your skin before.
Follow the instructions for the product you have. Creams, gels, sprays and films have different directions.
Your treating clinician confirms any limits around incisions, eyes or mucosal areas. Keep this advice with the matching product.
Compare ingredients & product types
| Product | Ingredients | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 Cream Skin care | Water, Silicone-hybrid system, Squalane, Hyaluronic acid complex, Ceramides, Niacinamide | A cream with silicone, squalane, hyaluronic acid complex and ceramides. |
| Silicone Shield Skin care | Dimethicone Polysiloxane Blend, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cross-Linked Silicone Elastomer, Allantoin, Centella asiatica Extract, Vitamin E | A silicone-based cream with centella, panthenol and niacinamide. |
| FemaSilk Balm Skin care | Dimethicone, Silicone Elastomer Blend, Squalane, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bisabolol | A silicone-based balm with squalane, panthenol and vitamin E. |
Understanding product information
- Silicone Shield is a cream. FemaSilk is a balm in single-use applicators.
- Dimethicone and silicone elastomer are silicone ingredients. Glycerin attracts moisture.
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