Antiseptic & Pain Relief Gel, First Aid for Relief of Pain, Itching & Irritation

Very Runny! The first thing you’ll notice when you get this is that the box is small, it’s 20g and it’s a very small tube - as you can hopefully see from the picture. The second thing you’ll notice is that when you press the tube to get some of the product out, it bubbles - touch these to any dry piece of kitchen paper etc and they’ll burst making application easier. Then you’re left with an extremely runny liquid like “gel”, this stuff could do with being thicker, more like treacle than watery. It feels less like a Gel - shower gel or hand soaps are far less runny than this, it’s more like a liquid. If you put a blob of it on a small cut or wound before you can put a plaster on, it will be running down your finger etc. Because of how runny it is, it also can soak through many types of plaster so you’ll want a waterproof/resistant type if you’re using this with a plaster. It’s easy enough to use, you just unscrew the cap, peel off the protective foil that seals it before its first use and then apply to small cuts/burns. I must admit I’m worried the cap may not be airtight enough and this could cause the gel inside to harden before its expiration date, so I have a long shelf life concern but - I think that’s why it’s in such small tubes. Apart from it being too runny ( you may be better off with a cream or ointment if this is an issue) it is far better than many other cuts/burn products because this - unlike original Savlon, contains “Lidocaine” which numbs skin and relieves pain. It is especially effective for small burns as it also contains a “menthol” like drug (it’s not menthol but has a similar feel) and this provides a “cooling” sensation when applied which can actually be very satisfying. If you’re worried about skin care I wouldn’t - if used with a plaster when you take it off wash your hands and it’s usually as good as new. I’ve noticed no skin reactions but we are all different so keep an eye on it. If you just want to rub some over an area of skin it will dry out and can be washed off, or peeled off in some cases! This is my Go-To product for burns, as the effects are almost instant and it helps keep the skin hydrated. But I prefer another product for cuts - a cream as it’s easier to spread evenly. Overall a great product, even with the bubbles and how watery it is, the tube could be bigger and that would be good for the cost - but it has to lose a star because of how watery it is, and how this complicates adding a plaster or causes it to run down your finger etc. Also the concern about its shelf life, it has a good few years but once opened may not last.

Used for joint pain works wonders

Good cream works fast easy use

Amazed how small this savlon antiseptic cream really is!

I suffer with insect bites and always use this .very effective when applied after taking piraton tablet.