A versatile dressing provides essential immediate treatment and protection within the first critical 24 hours, following a burn The dressing is saturated with a sterile, water-based gel which is non-toxic, non-irritant and does not contain any fats or greases. It moisturises the burn area, and soothing tea-tree oils cools the skin thereby minimising trauma or tissue damage. It is non-adhesive and can be removed with cool water or saline solution without causing discomfort.