ScarAway, the creator of high quality silicone scar sheets has recently launched a new product.

It’s a Silicone Gel Scar Diminishing Serum Massaging Applicator. Since both silicones, and in lesser extent, massage are proven effective scar treatments this product combines two effective modalities.

The gentle massaging rollers will probably add to fading the scars but I suspect, for that to happen they need to be used regularly for a certain period of time.

Let’s hope the sensation of the rollers is pleasant so that it may actually be a useful addition to the relatively small pool of effective OTC scar products.

The new product is available on Amazon

Product Description

ScarAway 100% silicone gel serum with gentle massaging applicator is ideal for easy and convenient use on scars on any part of the body, even on scars on exposed or hard-to-treat areas such as: Face, Ears Neck, Scalp, Arms, Hands and Joint Areas. ScarAway is a concentrated 100% Silicone Gel Formulation for optimal results, and does not contain any inferior ingredients or fillers.

Topical Silicone is clinically proven to help reduce and prevent scars. ScarAway works on newly healed woulds and visible older scars. Even scars that are years old and appear raised and discolored can become flatter, smoother, and less visible, closer to your skin’s natural texture and color. Our new massaging applicator harnesses the power of not 1 but 2 Scar fighters, silicone AND massage, in one easy to use product.

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Neaclear Scar Advantage is a product I hadn’t heard of before (although it has been around for a while). Just yesterday I stumbled upon it when reading articles written by cosmetic and plastic surgeons. One of these health care practitioners recommended this cream for facial scars.

To me this doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good product because even among medical experts such as plastic surgeons and dermatologists ignorance occurs. I always like to dig for scientific reports and other indications products may actually work. Let’s have a closer look at Neaclear. Is it really as innovative and revolutionary as they say?

It is said to promote optimal scar healing with ingredients such as;

• cortisone,
• vitamin E,
• silicones,
• vitamins A & D,
• liquid oxygen,
• and vitamin C.

Let’s take a look at the respective actions of these components:

• topical cortisones reduce irritation (used in anti-itch creams) This study concludes there’s no benefit to the scar’s appearance. As there is none for vitamin E
• silicones are proven effective to decrease collagen formation and increase the scar’s maturation process.
• vitamins A (retinoids) has shown to have both benefits as side effects. No sufficient research data available for firm conclusions
• vitamin C seems to have scar healing benefits but stability is needed. It’s difficult to control whether or not Scar Advantage contains such a stable form of vitamin C.
• liquid oxygen



About the addition of liquid oxygen (whatever that may be) has been some rumor. New Scientist notes that “We have certainly never heard of a skin cream that contains liquid oxygen, the temperature of which is normally somewhere below -183 °C.” There has been a discussion on museumofhoaxes.com. Neaclear’s reaction:

the oxygenation is a special 4 step process that enables us to place oxygen into a stable liquid form. liquid oxygen normally exists only at the extremely low temperature of -183 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric pressure. liquid oxygen in it’s purest form is highly combustible and basically “rocket fuel”.

NO, we do not have rocket fuel (pure liquid oxygen) in our products. please realize the oxygen concentration in our skin care products is not a large amount, definitely less than 5%. again, we always recommend not placing these products close to any sources of fire or anything flammable (a good piece of advice with any skin care products).



One more thing. I know this sounds rather cocky but I’m not convinced the action behind the product is pressure like stated on the Neaclear website. Yes, indeed, pressure (compression) has a beneficial effect on scar healing. Therefore it has been used since the 1960 in the treatment of burn and other scars. But how much pressure does a thin film apply? I have read lots of clinical reports and study abstracts and I am convinced to belief it is occlusion what makes that such products work.



Occlusion by silicone gels and sheets is thought to restore the water balance in the scar tissue thus preventing dehydration and excessive scar tissue. More on this in my post titled; how do silicones for scars work.



Neaclear Scar Advantage can be used on scars of all types – new or existing, traumatic or surgical. Whether or not it really works remains unclear. To me it seems comparable with other scar creams with roughly the same ingredients. The only difference is the addition of the mysterious liquid oxygen.



Have you used Neaclear Liquid Oxygen Scar Advantage? I would love to hear about your experiences. You can drop a comment below or contact me via the contact page.

Note: in order to avoid confusion, there are two Neaclear scar products on Amazon. Both with the same name but with other ingredients. The other product has chamomile and some other components in it.














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It can be hard for African Americans to find a good scar cream. People with black skin are more prone to keloid scar creation.

Not only people with black skin but also other ethnic groups such as Hispanics, and Asians are more prone to this type of unsightly scars. Unfortunately these scars can not be avoided but the risk on development can be decreased.

First of all it is recommended to use an antibiotic ointment (e.g. Neosporin ) when the wound heals.

Another measure to boost wound healing and avoid complications such as infections (which indirectly increase the risk on scar tissue creation) are Medihoney wound dressings. Keeping a wound covered, clean, and protected will result in less scar tissue.

The best scar cream for black skin would be a silicone cream. This because silicones have shown to reduce the risk on disgraceful keloids. Especially when they are used on fresh scars. Apart from that they have also shown to remove keloids (only in some cases since keloids are hard to get rid of). Silicone gel creams also soften and flatten red, purple, raised, scars.

Here’s a list of commercially available silicone scar creams. I commonly recommend ScarAway or Kelo-cote because these are made of 100% silicones and do not contain less effective ingredients. According to studies silicone gel sheets are more effective than creams but the downside is that their use may be less convenient.



Something About Topical steroids.
Some people use a cortisone ointment (commonly prescription) but there are risks on using this kind of treatment. Reported side effects are discolorization and thinning of the skin.

Cortisone (steroid) creams are also used to help alleviate vitiligo, a skin disorder that causes depigmentation of patches of skin affecting black people. But steroids are not recommended for the treatment of vitiligo because steroids may help initially for a short time but may lead to a relapse of this condition.

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Here’s a list of all the available silicone gel scar creams (or at least the ones I am aware of).

There are many brands to choose from. Some contain 100% silicones while others are made of a mix of ingredients. This post is not about which cream is the best. It’s only an overview of what’s available on the consumer market.

I will review some of these products later on. Some have links to my review behind them.

Creams in this list that are not available on Amazon (see below) are linked to online stores that do sell them.

• ScarAway 100% Silicone Gel Serum
• Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel
• Scar Esthetique Healing & Reduction Cream (w/Silicone, Arnica, Antioxidants, Copper Peptides, Co-Q10,
• ScarGuard MD ScarGuard Scar Care (read my review)
• Rejuvasil (read my review )
• Pro-Sil Roll-On Scar Reduction Stick (by Biodermis)
• Scarsil Scars
• Cimeosil Scar Gel
• Sudden Change Scar Zone Topical Scar Diminishing Cream
• Xeragel 100% silicone ointment (by Biodermis)
• Dermatix Ultra (May be a few bucks cheaper here than on Amazon.)
• Spectragel (polysiloxane)
• Scarprin
• Zeraderm (not available in the U.S)

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ScarGuard MD ScarCare is a silicone* based cream that dries to a thin film after application. Scarguard Labs (the manufacturer) states that:

“many doctors use ScarGuard MD for old, raised scars, keloids, and to help prevent scar tissue from forming after surgery or injury.”

* (Silicone scar creams are used to flatten, soften, tone down the color, and smoothen thick scars. They are also known to reduce scar pain and itch. )

So does ScarGuard really work? Here’s a short review with the pros and cons of ScarGuard MD.

Scarguard MD differs from other silicone scar creams in that it combines several ingredients. Or, as the manufacturer advertises: “a patented formulation that combines multiple technologies.” Also referred to as “SG5 technology which combines five medically-proven treatments into one easy-to-use solution”. These treatments are:

1)Silicone. Topical silicone is clinically proven to help shrink scar tissue and help prevent new scar formation after surgery.
2)Cortisone. A low dose of hydrocortisone helps reduce irritation.
3)Vitamin E. Helps the healing process by softening and moisturizing the scar and surrounding tissue.
4)Pressure. Slight increase in surface tension is provided.
5)Occlusion. The medical term for adhering to, and protecting, the scar.

A critical note on these five proclaimed medically proven treatments:

Occlusion, especially by silicones, does seem to be effective in scar treatment. However the amount of pressure a silicone sheet, let alone a silicone cream administers is negligible. Vitamin E used as a standalone topical treatment is discouraged by dermatologists because it may cause skin irritation and worsen scar appearance. The benefits of vitamin E as a scar cream component are disputed.

Let’s take a look at the other Scarguard Scar Care ingredients.

Active ingredients: Silicone 12.75%, Hydrocortisone 0.55%, Inactive ingredients: Vitamin E, Specially-formulated flexible collodion.

Collodion is a flexible substance which dries to form a flexible cellulose film when applied on the skin.

Hydrocortisone (or cortisol) is a is a steroid hormone naturally occurring in the human body. It’s function here is to reduce itch. Hydrocortisone is also used in anti itch creams. As most over-the-counter anti itch creams ScarGuard MD also contains less than 1% of this component.

I don’t grasp the reason of the addition of collodion (instead of using silicones).

I’m also wondering why hydrocortisone was added to the formula since silicones have proven to reduce itch themselves. This seems redundant to me. It may be that the limited amount of people who experience skin irritation during the use of silicone creams benefit from using a product that contains hydrocortisone.



I haven’t used this product myself so I can’t speak from experience. So let’s take a look at ScarGuard MD reviews. An analysis of various reviews from different sources yielded the following:

ScarGuard MD Pros

• almost invisible
• dries fast
• easy to apply
• possible to apply makeup on top of the film
• cheaper than the popular Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel and ScarAway Silicone Gel Serum

ScarGuard MD Cons

• doesn’t last, may flake, peels off
• looks like paper on your skin very thin, white, translucent paper film
• bad scent, smells like acetone or nail polish remover (smell fades quickly)
• doesn’t seem to work on old scars

My Conclusion:
Since there’s far less silicones in ScarGuard than in some other silicone creams I would personally choose a brand that does contain silicones only. (e.g. ScarAway or Kelo-cote )

However, because of the addition of hydrocortisone ScarGuard might be ideal for people with a very sensitive skin who are prone to sweat rash or other skin irritations.

Alternatives
From the various silicone scar cream brands such as Dermatix, ScarZone, Derma E, ScarFade, Rejuvasil, ScarAway, and Kelo-cote I would choose one of the two latter.

I would order one of these because they contain more (only) silicones. For the best results I would certainly recommend to use them in combination with the clinically proven more effective silicone sheeting. Studies demonstrate that the occlusion is a major component in the effectiveness of these silicone products. The fact that the creams are much easier to apply and wear makes them ideal for particular situations and body locations.

More clinical ScarGuard info in this study report: Efficacy of Scarguard in the Prevention of Scars

Conclusion of this study: “Both patients and investigator noted improved aesthetic effects with Scarguard on the appearance of scars following a minor surgical procedure. [..] study observations were determined in a small group of patients in a nonblinded fashion, further investigation is warranted to confirm these results.”

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Do your scars itch? This post is about why scars itch and how to get some scar itch relief.

Fresh scars tend to itch more often but also older scars, especially surgery scars, may itch. Even scars that are years old can be itchy. Many people describe the feeling as itchy and numb at the same time. In most fresh scars the itchiness will fade away with time.

Scar Itch Causes

The itch is part of the healing (maturation) process. New tissue is created, nerve endings are stimulated, and other nerves have been disconnected which may cause the numb sensation.

The blood circulation is affected and overlapping scar tissue being stretched may also cause itchiness or sometimes a burning feeling. (e.g. in case of c-section scars during a new pregnancy) Some people experience a burning sensation followed by itch after stretching their scar full out.

Causes of scars itching are the aforementioned healing process, the scar drying out, the nerves being damaged and disconnected, collagen reacting and moving, and skin irritation as a result of (surgical) tape or other topical applications used.

Scar Itch Relief

Make sure to avoid scratching your scar whenever possible. It might damage the tissue especially when the scar is young and the tissue still thin and delicate. Damage caused by scratching will worsen scar appearance and may cause infection (which will also worsen appearance).

This is just theorizing but I think whether or not you can treat the itchiness depends on where the itch is exactly located. Is it superficial, on the scar itself, the skin so to say? Or is the itch deeper, probably caused by nerves and/or collagen turning over. If it’s the latter I guess there’s nothing much you can do about it except for maybe massaging.

• Massage A good massage therapist will be able to loosen up the scar tissue thus effectuating less tension and friction. This way the scar tissue is under less physical stress which will lead to less burn or itch. When massaging your own scars keep in mind that fresh scar tissue is relatively thin and fragile so massaging should be done very gently.
• Moisturizing Scars tend to dry out a bit because the skin’s ability to hydrate itself has been affected. That’s why moisturizing the tissue regularly may offer relief by diminishing itch.
• Anti-itch creams I haven’t used any anti-itch creams on my scars myself because I used silicone gel sheets and ointments (more on this in a bit) but here are a few popular creams that are reported to offer scar itch relief. Benadryl is a so called antihistamine cream. Prolonged use of such creams is said to possibly result in the development of an allergy to the active ingredient (Benadryl) Other itch relief creams are topical anesthetics such as lidocaine and benzocaine. These have shown to cause skin irritation in some cases. Therefore the best anti-itch creams are the topical steroids such as hydrocortisone cream. Examples of commonly used and well reviewed hydrocortisone creams are Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream and Member’s Mark Hydrocortisone Cream Apart from these there’s a skin spray called ThermaSkin Itch Blocker that uses hot pepper extract (capsaicin) to stop itching.
• Silicones There are several topical silicone gel brands such as Dermatix, Kelocote, Zeraderm, and ScarAway. These silicone ointments do not only offer relief from itch and pain they will also reduce redness, prevent problematic scars from developing, and flatten and soften excessive scar tissue.

  For me these silicone creams (and sheets) were a godsend because apart from the occasional itch some of my scars really felt uncomfortably sensitive so each contact with clothing or e.g. a seat belt made me shiver.

Do you have any questions or comments on scar itch relief? Don’t hesitate to share your opinion below.














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Has anyone tried Rejuvasil? It’s a silicone scar cream that also contains emu oil, vitamin C and squalene. According to the manufacturer it:

” has more effective ingredients than any other liquid silicone products and has been clinically proven to reduce keloids, hypertrophic scars, surgical scars, and burns. [...] is made with emu oil and squalene (shark oil) to make this treatment even more effective.”

I would love to hear your experiences because there are little to no reviews of this product. The reason I think it might be an effective scar treatment cream is because it also contains vitamin C.



Next to the, proven effective silicones (dimethicone), vitamin C is backed by several studies as an effective scar cream component. It is mainly considered a wound healing agent but topical use seems to have some benefits regarding scar treatment.



Some of these benefits include:

• promoting healthy scar tissue regrowth (collagen synthesis),
• protection from harmful sunlight radiation (ultraviolet A and B),
• lightening of dark colored scars (hyperpigmentation),
• and improvement of skin irritation, inflammation, itch, redness (inflammatory dermatoses).
• It’s also thought to have excellent hydrating properties.

Source: Wiley Interscience.



The problem with the addition of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) to skin care products is that it is highly unstable. This means that it reacts when exposed to e.g. air. Cosmetic manufacturers found a solution by using a more stable vitamin C variant called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. RejuvaSil contains this stable form of vitamin C.



I’m not aware of emu oil having any scar treatment benefits. Nevertheless the addition of this natural oil to Rejuvasil scar cream might still be useful because it is considered to be one of the few oils able to penetrate the skin. This trait would allow active ingredients to be carried with it into the deeper layers of the skin.

The only review I could find online is this one: (Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 )

“So far, the best scar gel for the price. I don’t see much of a difference between this one and another best seller scar gel that I have tried from the Derm Store, except this one is about $20 less. This was my second purchase and I plan on purchasing again.”

Rejuvasil scar cream can be purchased online at Amazon (cheaper) and MakeMeHeal. (two for one)

After application silicone creams provide a thin film covering the scar. The area should be clean and dry before the self-drying cream is applied. Daily use is recommended for optimal results. Major advantage of silicone ointments over patches is that it can easily be used on the face and other parts of the body that are hard to keep covered with patches.



“The application of silicone gel improves the redness, itching, texture and thickness of hypertrophic and keloid scars in 60% to 100% of cases “ (Poston, 2000)



Ingredients: Silicone (dimethicone), Emu Oil, Squalene (Shark Oil), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C)



Did you use RejuvaSil? Please let others know what you think. You can share your experiences below.

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A ScarAway Silicone Gel Review

I have used medical grade, doctor-approved silicone scar sheets myself. (Silicones are the only over the counter treatment proven with over 20 years of studies to work to flatten and fade old scars and help prevent thickened scars.)

The sheets I used were of an European brand of which the quality can be compared with that of ScarAway sheets. I created a write-up on my experiences with silicone scar treatment where I recommend ScarAway.

A visitor of this review page informed me about how she tried various silicone sheet brands which made her aware of the many differences between them.

She notes: “there are very distinct differences in the types, thicknesses and material that cause each one to be a whole different experience. Some are thick, some are thin, some are clear and some are opaque. Some are fabric, some have a plastic or polyurethane outer layer on the silicone, and some have a fabric backing.”

Because there are so many different brands to choose from choosing the right one be very confusing. That’s why she had an in-depth conversation with her plastic surgeon. Here’s what she informed me about the conversation with her surgeon:

Make sure to use breathable silicones “It is important that the material baking on the silicone is breathable. Silicone fabric types with a baking that does not allow the transfer of oxygen should be avoided. Do not use the cheaper “tape” types that don’t breath which can cause skin maceration.

Definition: The softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture. The skin softens, turns white, and can easily get infected with bacteria or fungi. This type of problem can cause more scarring or widening of the scar.”

Avoid the use of sheets that are too sticky. “I was baffled by this as I see a complaint of users of silicone sheet products is that they don’t stick real well by themselves and roll off after a period of time, etc. Some sheets are not made to be self adhering at all ..more like a piece of rubber, but those buckle even under medical tape.

My surgeon explained that a proper silicone sheet should never produce a severe pulling on your scar. If it is too sticky, there is the potential to further damage the new skin, or even open a delicate healing area. in general, he said the ideal sheet would be sticky enough to help you position it on the scar, and use a medical tape..cotton or silk, to secure further if necessary…but stickier does not equate to more effective.”

Thin silicone sheets vs thick silicone gel pads “Thinner sheets with a compact layer of silicone are more comfortable and more “durable” which means they do not break down and you get more use out of them. The thicker “gel” type pads get dirt, etc embedded in them which is not sanitary when sealing to your skin for hours each day. He advised against a thick gel type pad. The thinner “sheet type” can be washed cleanly. So which ones are which out there on the market?

ScarAway Review

The only silicone scar treatment product that has the breathable fabric AND the thin washable medical grade silicone in one is the expensive sheets through your surgeon and the new ScarAway sheets. He gave me a coupon for $2.00 off ScarAway at Walgreens.

I have also found them online at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com. So, I will journey on using ScarAway sheets. Like you do, my surgeon recommended using the sheets at night and the ScarAway 100% Silicone Serum during the day. I know this is long..it took my doctor 45 minutes to explain it all to me. I hope this is helpful to all and answers the many question out there about silicone scar treatments.”

If you have any questions regarding silicone scar sheets, ScarAway, or scar treatment in general don’t hesitate to ask me by leaving a comment. There are also many questions and answers on the silicone scar treatment page I was talking about. Thanks again for sharing this in-depth information Laura!

ScarAway Products

ScarAway makes three types of scar treatment products. These include;

• Silicone Scar Sheets,
• C-Section Scar Sheets,
• and Diminishing Serum.

ScarAway can be used by anyone who has an unsightly scar in which they would like to get rid of and it does not matter how old or new the scar is. However, results are better when treatment is started as soon as possible.

ScarAway works by either shrinking scars or flattening raised scars like keloids. ScarAway has previously been available only through hospitals, burn centers, and plastic surgeons. Nowadays ScarAway, with the same medical-grade quality used by medical facilities, is available for purchase by consumers.

Scaraway C-Section Strips are the same size as most c-section incision scars. ScarAway sheets are smaller than the C-section sheets. These sheets are perfect for smaller scars. They also offer longer sheets for bigger scars. These measure 7″ X 1.5″.

Both types of sheets deliver a slight pressure directly to the scar which helps simulate the natural barrier function of healthy skin. This process will help to reduce the scar’s appearance and restores skin to a more natural texture and color. Both types of sheets can be used on all skin types. The sheets are ultra-thin so they will be hardly noticeable. The sheets are also breathable and durable. Each sheet will last for approximately one week. You can even remove the sheets for bathing or showering and then reapply. This way, you will definitely get the full use of each sheet.

ScarAway also has a serum which will soften and smooth scars. ScarAway Serum is perfect for hard to treat areas such as the face, neck, ears, hands, and other parts of the body that are exposed to the public eye. ScarAway is proven effective and the results can be seen in 12 weeks.

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The relatively new use of silicone gel sheetings to prevent and treat hypertrophic scars started in 1981 with the treatment of burn scars. Since then many burn centers but also cosmetic surgeons have adopted this type of treatment and it has been used widely to reduce the size, hardening (induration), redness (erythema), itch (pruritus), and growth (extensibility) of pre-existing hypertrophic scars and to prevent the formation of new ones.

Dermatologists refer to it as the golden standard in scar treatment.

“In reviews of scar management, silicone sheeting has certainly come out as one of the best ways to deal with fresh and chronic scars.” Source: (Aesthetic Plast Surg, 1994; 18: 307-13)

Another report highlights a primary role for silicone gel sheeting (and the more invasive steroid injections) in the management of a wide variety of abnormal scars. The authors concluded that these are the only treatments for which sufficient evidence exists to make evidence-based recommendations. Source: International clinical recommendations on scar management.

How this type of treatment exactly works is not sure yet. Studies done by Sawada and Sone have lead to the suggestion that occlusion and hydration are the principal modes of action of the silicone gel sheet. Source: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Japan.

More important is the fact that the silicone strips provide a non invasive, low risk and easy to use alternative for invasive treatments like corticosteroids (steroid injections, laser treatment and cryotherapy (freeze the scar tissue using liquid nitrogen) Where these invasive methods inhibit risks of e.g. new scar tissue development, silicone sheets have shown little to no side effects. Only an exceptional and mild skin irritation has been reported.

“Silicone is the clinical gold standard for scar treatment and scar prevention having demonstrated clinical efficacy over all other forms of topical treatments and is recommended by the “International Advisory Panel on Scar Management” as the first line therapy for as the first line therapy for these types of scars:”

• Keloid scars
• Hypertrophic scars
• Burn scars
• Acne scars
• Stretch mark scars
• Plastic surgery scars
• Breast augmentation scars
• Breast reduction scars
• Breast implant scars
• Post laser peel redness
• Pregnancy scars
• Tummy tuck scars
• Caesarian section scars
• Mastectomy scars
• Mohs surgery scars
• Hysterectomy scars
• Body contouring scars
• Body piercing scars
• Tattoo removal scars
• Cleft lip scars

In the past silicone gel sheets were thick and uncomfortable. But new technologies have improved performance, adhesiveness and overall comfort. Patience and determination are required though. The sheets need to be worn at least 12 hours each day for a period of several weeks at least. But the knowledge that these are the products that provide optimal results might be a motivator to use them religiously.

Read more about personal experiences with silicone scar treatment.

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