# Mederma skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/mederma The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United States. Mederma is an American skincare brand founded in 1997 and owned by Perrigo Company plc since 2022. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mederma) [mederma.com](https://www.mederma.com/) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585364/000158536422000038/cy22q1ex991pressrelease.htm) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/268297-48) Mederma is loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas that gently care for healing skin. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Advanced Scar Gel for acne-prone skin and the PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream for skin with dark spots. These thoughtful preparations work harmoniously to support a smoother, more even complexion. This page covers some of the most popular Mederma products; for the whole Mederma range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgde399ce99a). ### Mederma [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [Advanced Scar Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/mederma/advanced-scar-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit - [PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/mederma/pm-intensive-overnight-scar-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Mederma worth it? Mederma is worth considering, as Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, every product from Mederma on this page is free of added fragrance, making it a gentle option for daily use. ### What are Mederma's best products? Mederma features Advanced Scar Gel and PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream as its main choices, with Lovi rating the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Mederma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [Journal of Wound Care, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17722521/) ### Does Mederma cause breakouts? Mederma is unlikely to cause breakouts because its acne-prone skin routine fits at a Superior level and its products rate Average for oily and acne-prone skin. The Mederma products on this page are also formulated without fragrance. ### Is Mederma fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Mederma products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Mederma products? Mederma products frequently feature [onion bulb extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/onion-extract), which helps improve the look of scars, alongside [allantoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/allantoin) and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/panthenol) to support smooth and soft skin. Additionally, the Mederma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [Journal of Wound Care, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17722521/) ### How do I build a Mederma skincare routine? To build a Mederma routine, use Advanced Scar Gel during the day and PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream before bed. Lovi rates the Mederma-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Mederma? Good alternatives to Mederma include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the Mederma-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, matching the Superior fit levels of CeraVe-focused routines for those same skin types. ### Mederma vs CeraVe: which is better? Mederma and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, so neither is better than the other across those skin types. Lovi rates the Mederma-focused routine Superior for dry skin, matching CeraVe's Superior level for the same skin type. ### Who owns Mederma, and where is it from? Mederma is an American brand founded in 1997, owned by Perrigo Company plc since 2022. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mederma) [mederma.com](https://www.mederma.com/) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585364/000158536422000038/cy22q1ex991pressrelease.htm) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/268297-48) ### Is Mederma cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Mederma as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Mederma's key ingredients - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30666070/) Aloe barbadensis leaf · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019 - [The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17722521/) Onion bulb extract · Journal of Wound Care, 2007 - [Role of silicone derivative plus onion extract gel in presternal hypertrophic scar protection: a prospective randomized, double blinded, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22168750/) Onion bulb extract · International Wound Journal, 2012 - [Effectiveness of onion extract gel on surgical scars in asians](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22924037/) Onion bulb extract · Dermatology Research and Practice, 2012 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16847171/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 - [Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42573538/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026 ## Similar brands - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/cerave) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/neutrogena) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/kiehl-s) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/good-molecules) - American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/clinique) - American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/skinceuticals) - American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/estee-lauder) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/cosrx) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/round-lab) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/axis-y) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/caudalie) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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