A classic 20-volume hydrogen peroxide solution for the home medicine cabinet
Gilbert Hydrogen Peroxide 20 Volumes is a stabilised aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide at 20 volumes strength (about 6%), a long-standing French pharmacy staple. It's used diluted as a mild antiseptic rinse for minor skin cuts and grazes, and to clean small wounds before a plaster is applied. Because it foams gently on contact with damaged skin, it helps lift dirt and debris from the wound surface.
The texture
A clear, slightly acidic liquid that foams briefly when it touches broken skin, then rinses away with water.
Who it suits
- Cleaning minor cuts, grazes and scrapes at home
- Households keeping a basic first-aid stock
- Rinsing small wounds before covering with a plaster
- Anyone who prefers a simple, single-ingredient antiseptic solution
Worth knowing before you buy: For external use on minor, superficial wounds only; not for deep wounds, large areas, or broken skin near the eyes.
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- Texture: clear aqueous solution
- Skin type: all types, external use
- Concerns: minor cuts and grazes
- When to apply: as needed, on clean skin
- Main benefits: mild antiseptic rinse, helps clean small wounds
How to use
Pour a small amount directly onto the cut or graze, let it foam, then rinse with clean water and pat dry before applying a dressing.
Active ingredients
- Hydrogen peroxide (20 vol): the active oxidising agent that helps clean and disinfect minor wounds on contact
Ingredients
AQUA · HYDROGEN PEROXIDE · PHOSPHORIC ACID
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Laboratoires Gilbert
Address: Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 14200 Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France
