Resque Crème – 30ml I 60ml
Price range: R379.00 through R758.00
Annique Resque Crème is an award-winning, cortisone-free skin emergency cream with the highest Rooibos extract concentration in the range. It soothes eczema, insect bites, sunburn, heat rash and problem skin — safe for the whole family including babies. Available in 30ml and 60ml.
Annique Resque Crème – 30ml | 60ml
The original Annique skin emergency cream — the highest Rooibos Extract concentration in the range, cortisone-free and gentle enough for the whole family.
Every home needs a product that can be reached for in a skin emergency — something that works fast, is gentle enough for every member of the family and can be trusted to provide real relief without harmful ingredients. The Annique Resque Crème has been that product for South African families for decades — and it has earned its place in medicine cabinets, handbags, cars and emergency kits across the country.
Resque Crème contains the highest percentage of Rooibos Extract of any product in the entire Annique range — and this is the foundation of everything it does. Rooibos is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and rich in antioxidants, making it uniquely suited to the relief of itchy, irritated and reactive skin without the need for steroids or cortisone. This formula is completely free of both — as well as perfume — making it safe for even the most sensitive skin types, including newborn babies and young children.
From insect bites and sunburn to eczema, heat rash, chafing, grass burns, slight burns, skin abrasions, pimples and post-waxing or shaving irritation — Resque Crème addresses a remarkable range of everyday skin concerns in one simple, effective formula. Sodium Hyaluronate adds deep hydration and supports skin healing, while Magnesium Sulphate provides natural anti-inflammatory and soothing relief.
Recognised for its exceptional quality — awarded second place in the Fair Lady Best of Beauty Awards for Best South African Product 2011/2012 out of 364 entries.
Key Ingredients and Benefits
Rooibos Extract (Aspalathus Linearis)
The star ingredient — present at the highest concentration of any Annique product. Naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and rich in antioxidants — providing fast, effective and gentle relief from skin irritation, itching, redness and discomfort without the need for steroids or cortisone. Its hypoallergenic properties make it safe for even the most sensitive skin types including newborns and young children.
Sodium Hyaluronate
A highly effective hydrating active that draws moisture into the skin and supports the skin’s natural healing processes. Helps maintain skin comfort during recovery from irritation, minor wounds and everyday skin ailments — keeping the skin hydrated and settled throughout the healing process.
Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate
A naturally derived mineral with well-established anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Helps calm inflamed, irritated and reactive skin — complementing the anti-inflammatory action of Rooibos Extract and supporting overall skin comfort and recovery.
What It Helps With
- Itchy skin from allergies, dryness and reactive skin conditions
- Insect bites and insect bite irritation
- Sunburn, heat rash and slight burns
- Chafing, skin abrasions and friction irritation
- Eczema symptoms
- Minor cuts and grass burns
- Pimples and minor skin blemishes
- Skin irritation after waxing or shaving
- Ingrown nail discomfort
Who It’s For
The whole family — from babies to grandparents
Perfume-free, steroid-free, cortisone-free and formulated with the gentlest possible ingredients — safe for newborns, babies, children, adults and the elderly alike.
Those with sensitive or reactive skin
The highest Rooibos concentration in the Annique range, combined with the complete absence of perfume and harmful ingredients, makes this the safest and most gentle option for reactive and sensitive skin types.
Those with eczema or allergy-related skin conditions
Provides meaningful relief from the itching, redness and discomfort of eczema and allergy-related skin reactions — without the steroid content found in many conventional eczema creams.
Those needing a reliable skin emergency product
An essential addition to every home medicine cabinet, handbag, car and travel kit — covering a wide range of everyday skin emergencies in one small, practical product.
Outdoor and active individuals
Particularly practical for insect bites, grass burns, sunburn, chafing and heat rash — the skin emergencies most commonly encountered during outdoor and physical activity.
How To Use
- Apply the Resque Crème liberally to the affected area as needed.
- Use daily on the affected area until relief is achieved and skin has recovered.
- For ingrown nails, apply directly to the affected nail and surrounding skin.
- For post-waxing or post-shaving irritation, apply gently to the irritated area for immediate soothing relief.
- For minor wounds and skin infections — not open wounds — combine with Zerotox for enhanced healing support.
- Reapply as often as required throughout the day.
Pairs Well With
- Annique Zerotox 30 Capsules
The source specifically recommends combining Zerotox with Resque Crème to assist in healing minor wounds and skin infections — not open wounds. While the Crème provides topical relief and healing support from the outside, Zerotox supports the body’s natural detoxification processes from the inside. Together they address minor skin infections and wounds from both directions. - Annique Resque Rooibos & Hemp Body Crème 250ml
While the Resque Crème is a targeted skin emergency treatment applied to specific problem areas, the Hemp Body Crème provides broad daily moisturising and soothing care for the whole body — particularly for sensitive or reactive skin types. Using both gives targeted emergency relief alongside daily maintenance care for the same skin concerns. - Annique Resque Mist 100ml
A natural Resque range companion for the home and handbag first aid kit. The Mist addresses respiratory, pain and mood symptoms while the Crème handles skin emergencies — together covering the most common everyday ailments in one compact kit. - Annique Resque Camphor Cream 500ml
While the Resque Crème is the targeted emergency treatment for acute skin reactions — eczema flare-ups, insect bites and skin irritation — the Camphor Cream is the broader daily moisturising and multi-benefit cream for dry, rough and chapped skin. The two complement each other as acute care and daily maintenance across the Resque range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this contain cortisone or steroids?
A: No. Resque Crème is completely free from cortisone and steroids — making it a safe, natural alternative to conventional steroid-based skin creams. It relies entirely on the therapeutic power of Rooibos Extract and complementary natural actives.
Q: Is this safe for babies and newborns?
A: Yes. Resque Crème is perfume-free, steroid-free and cortisone-free — safe for use on babies and newborns. Suitable for the whole family from the very youngest to the oldest members.
Q: Can I use this for eczema?
A: Yes. Resque Crème provides relief from eczema symptoms — the itching, redness, dryness and discomfort of flare-ups — without the steroids found in many conventional eczema creams. For severe or persistent eczema, consult a healthcare professional.
Q: How does Resque Crème differ from other Annique products containing Rooibos?
A: Resque Crème contains the highest percentage of Rooibos Extract of any product in the entire Annique range — making it the most concentrated and therapeutically potent Rooibos formulation Annique produces.
Q: Can I use this after waxing or shaving?
A: Yes. Applied gently to the skin immediately after waxing or shaving, Resque Crème soothes redness, reduces irritation and calms the skin quickly and effectively.
Q: Can I use this on ingrown nails?
A: Yes. Apply directly to the affected nail and surrounding skin to help soothe the discomfort and irritation associated with ingrown nails.
Q: Has this product won any awards?
A: Yes. Resque Crème was awarded second place in the Fair Lady Best of Beauty Awards for the category Best South African Product 2011/2012 — out of 364 entries.
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tintelsdupreez@gmail.com –
This is a great product to use. I definitely recommend it to clients.
Estelle Buys (verified owner) –
I have been using this product for many years and will never go without it. It works wonders! BUT I only buy it on a special because to me it is an expensive product.
Gideon josua Rossouw (verified owner) –
Very good i mix it with the tissue oil and put it on my face every morning
Snooks Cole –
The Miracle Tissue Oil with the Rescue cream
Is Fantastic for folks who are having radium treatment for cancer.
Where the skin is burnt from the treatment it soothes it within hours.
Many Many Thanks.
Snooks Cole.
Snooks Cole –
Just out of the Kgaladi.
Used the tissue ool and the rescue cream sample.
Wow! The cream was fantastic for cracked fingers and as a lip balm. The best in fact.
I would like to order Snooks Cole
Snooks Cole –
One of the orders were for a friend who is receiving Chemo. And had developed a rough itchy and sore patch at the base of his spine.
Within 2 days of using the rescue cream and miracle tissue oil. It had started to heal and stopped itching. And the and the roughness and pain was almost gone. Made all the difference to his wellbeing. Many Thanks. Sincerely. Snooks Cole.
Anna-Marie Craven –
I always have Resque Creme in my house. My son burnt his leg against the exhaust of his motor cycle. After a few days it was healed. Now he applies it fo all the scratched and it is healing quickly Belinde Germiston
Chrissie Steyn –
My sister had problems with eczema on her hands. Nothing of the prescribed creams seem to work. She started applying Resque Creme and problem disappeared. Chrissie Alberton