ScarAway Scar Gel for dry sensitive skin
Silicone
DimethiconeLow
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate scar treatment and hydration for your dry and sensitive skin, as Polysiloxanes and Silicone Dioxide provide emollient and occlusive actions to protect scar tissue.
- The formula supports dry or flaky skin by aiding in hydration and protection, though it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal moisture retention.
How to apply
- Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 5.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users report this silicone gel is effective at softening and flattening raised scars, though consistent, long-term use is needed for changes in color and texture. Many appreciate its quick-drying, non-greasy formula, while a significant number of customers are frustrated with the rollerball applicator and the small quantity of product.
Highlights
Effective on surgical scars Often Mentioned
- “Scars from chest surgery are noticeably softer”
- “Incision from cancer removal is fairly smooth”
- “C-section scar looks much better”
- “Knee replacement scar improved quickly”
Excellent cosmetic elegance Often Mentioned
- “Not messy, no odor”
- “Dries quickly, not sticky”
- “Can wear makeup/sunscreen over it”
- “Non-greasy formula”
Faulty rollerball applicator Often Mentioned
- “Roller ball doesn't work/spin”
- “Feels like nothing comes out”
- “Had to cut tube open”
- “Hard to get gel out”
Efficient usage Sometimes Noted
- “A little dab goes a long way”
- “Pea-sized amount lasts months”
- “Tube lasts nearly 3 months”
Improves scar texture Sometimes Noted
- “Hard thick ridges are softer”
- “Helped reduce raised scars”
- “Flattened out lumpy scar”
- “Softens the edges of scars”
Poor value/quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Tube seems empty/mostly air”
- “Very small tube for the price”
- “Expensive for the amount”
- “Lasted only a few weeks”
Slow or no results Sometimes Noted
- “Used religiously but did nothing”
- “Takes months to see difference”
- “Keloids are taking longer”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Caused redness and burning”
- “Looked like incision was on fire”
- “Irritated my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
Why is ScarAway Scar Gel a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
ScarAway Scar Gel is a weak match because, while it protects scar tissue, it lacks sufficient water-attracting ingredients for optimal moisture retention in dry and sensitive skin. A treatment for this skin needs gentle, nourishing ingredients like ceramides and multiple forms of vitamin C to provide deep hydration and support the skin barrier safely.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because Polysiloxanes and Silicone Dioxide only offer moderate hydration and lack sufficient water-binding ingredients for optimal moisture retention. A treatment of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and multiple forms of vitamin C to deeply hydrate and protect without the risk of irritation.
What do Silicones do for dry sensitive skin?
Silicones help dry sensitive skin by locking in moisture to improve skin barrier function and keep the skin soft. Using them regularly creates a protective layer that is unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Dimethicone do for dry sensitive skin?
Dimethicone helps protect dry sensitive skin by locking in moisture and keeping your skin feeling soft and smooth. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports your skin barrier.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Because this product is a weak match for dry sensitive skin, a treatment of this type needs extra water-attracting ingredients to help keep your skin feeling soft and deeply hydrated.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
This treatment is a weak match for your dry sensitive skin, and a product of this type needs extra water-attracting ingredients to lock in optimal moisture.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This product is a weak match for dry sensitive skin, so a routine for this skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to keep moisture locked in.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because its silicone ingredients sit on top of the skin to protect it rather than sinking into pores. However, this product type is a weak match for your skin and needs added moisture-locking ingredients to keep dry skin fully comfortable.
What the research says
Topical silicone gel significantly reduced scar pigmentation, height, and pliability scores postoperatively compared with placebos or no treatment in patients, while showing comparable efficacy to silicone gel sheets and other non-silicone topical treatments.
International Wound Journal, 2020Petrolatum-based skin protectants demonstrated protection against irritants and maceration while providing skin hydration, whereas dimethicone and zinc oxide products showed varying or limited performance across parameters among 18 healthy volunteers compared to positive and negative controls.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Silicone gel sheeting may result in a slight reduction in pain compared with no treatment and a slight reduction in scar severity compared with topical onion extract in people with hypertrophic scars, but the certainty of evidence is low to very low.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021Silicone gel applied to median sternotomy wounds significantly reduced scar pigmentation, vascularity, pliability, height, pain, and itchiness compared to control wounds at three months postoperatively in 50 patients.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Externally applied substances such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, licorice extracts, dimethicone, petrolatum, and paraffin wax treat skin disease resulting from damage to the skin barrier.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2012
Why other serums fit dry sensitive skin better
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026
Ingredients
Polysiloxanes, Silicone Dioxide
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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