Name: Calamine Lotion
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.7 (1006 reviews)

Calamine Lotion

200ml

£3.51 inc. VAT

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Description

Experience calming, trusted relief with Calamine Lotion, your go-to solution for a wide range of skin irritations and discomforts. Formulated with time-tested active ingredients, this classic lotion delivers fast-acting soothing power to itchy, inflamed, and sensitive skin.

Why Choose Calamine Lotion?

Proven Ingredients: Harnessing the natural astringent and soothing properties of calamine and zinc oxide, this lotion forms a protective barrier while calming sensations of itching, stinging, and discomfort.
Multi-Purpose Relief: Whether you’re coping with itchy insect bites, heat rash, mild sunburn, chickenpox, poison ivy, or other minor skin irritations, calamine lotion provides reliable, effective comfort for the whole family.
Gentle on Skin: The lightly tinted, non-greasy formula spreads easily and dries quickly. It’s suitable for use on sensitive or allergy-prone skin, helping reduce redness and swelling without causing further irritation.
Fast, Visible Results: Apply directly to affected areas for instant cooling and relief. Reduces the urge to scratch, supports skin healing, and minimises the risk of secondary infection from broken skin.
Family Medicine Cabinet Essential: Trusted by generations, calamine lotion remains a must-have for households, travellers, parents, and anyone seeking gentle, over-the-counter skin relief.

Key Features:

Combines calamine and zinc oxide for maximum skin soothing
Lends a light pink tint for easy spot application
Safe for use on adults and children (check label for age requirements)
No added fragrances, parabens, or harsh chemicals
A dermatologist is recommended for minor skin irritations

How to Use:

Shake the bottle well before use.
Cleanse and dry the affected area.
Apply a thin layer of calamine lotion with cotton wool or a fingertip.
Let dry thoroughly; reapply as needed, up to 3–4 times daily.

From bug bites to summer rashes, keep Calamine Lotion in your skincare arsenal for instant, gentle relief—because comfort for your skin means peace of mind for you. Perfect for home, travel, sports kits, and daily care routines.

Uses / Instructions

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

USE THIS ONLY ON YOUR SKIN

Recycling Information
Bottle – Glass – Widely Recycled

Package Type
Bottle

Warnings

Do not use if you are allergic to any of these ingredients with symptoms of itching, rashes and difficulty breathing. Do not use on broken skin. Ask your doctor before use if having an x-ray, as the product may mask the x-ray picture. Avoid contact with the eyes, digestive cavities, genital tract and other sensitive parts of body. If you get an allergic reaction or side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.