SkinCeuticals Advanced Scar Control is a gel serum made of 95% silicones, 0.5% Allantoin (an emollient), and 2% fatty acids, per a press release by the brand. The hero ingredient is the silicones, as reconstructive surgeon Dr. Catherine Chang told Byrdie. "Silicones are considered to be the gold standard protective ingredient in the medical community for scar care, as they are known for their occlusive properties," she said. Together with the other ingredients, silicones help improve the scar's overall appearance, especially if applied early on while the scar is still forming. Board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara agreed with Chang, telling Well+Good that scars form as a result of too much collagen. "Silicones break down the collagen so that it's less likely to build up and create a thick scar," she added. While Advanced Scar Control seems especially potent in combatting new scars, it also prevents fresh cuts and burns from turning into dark, raised scars, as Allure explains. That said, it may not have the same power to heal older scars.
SkinCeuticals' Advanced Scar Control retails for $110 per 1.7 oz., which is a steep price to pay. Though it shows promising results in reducing the appearance of newer scars/wounds, it doesn't guarantee zero scarring. Anyone who's not willing to shell out the cash may be able to find similar results from silicone gel scar scream X•SCAR Original for half the price, as Verywell Health notes.
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