Online and in the shops: Soothing relief

Bepantiseptic First Aid Cream treats a wide range of summer’s little emergencies such as insect bites and stings, minor burns, blisters, cuts, and scrapes.

The antiseptic action of this cream – formerly known as Germolene – helps prevent infections and it also has a soothing local anaesthetic to numb pain. It’s available in pharmacies and grocery stores, €4.49 for 30g.