ScarAway Scar Gel for oily skin
Silicone
DimethiconeCaution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for oily skin as polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide provide occlusive and mattifying effects, which can help manage oiliness and protect scar tissue.
- While these ingredients offer emollient action suitable for oily skin, they lack specific components for significant oil control.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
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 does Lovi advise caution with ScarAway Scar Gel for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because while the silicone ingredients offer some mattifying help, they lack specific components for significant oil control. Treatments that are a better fit for oily skin need ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and manage shine.
Which ingredients make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin?
Polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide make this treatment a poor fit for oily skin because while they provide mattifying and protective effects, they lack specific components for significant oil control. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, zinc pca, ceramide np, and panthenol to control sebum production, manage oily shine, and support skin barrier function without causing breakouts.
What do Silicones do for oily skin?
Silicones are generally not recommended for oily skin because they can trap oil and debris, leading to clogged pores and breakouts. To keep oily skin balanced and clear, products of this type need lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that hydrate without feeling heavy.
What does Dimethicone do for oily skin?
Dimethicone helps oily skin by creating a light, breathable layer that keeps moisture in without feeling heavy or greasy. It smooths the surface and is unlikely to clog pores.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for oily skin, as treatments with active ingredients are placed then for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product of this type needs specific components for significant oil control to truly suit this skin.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You should use this treatment after your retinol and moisturizer in your evening routine, but use caution as it is a poor match for oily skin. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs dedicated oil-controlling ingredients alongside its protecting and smoothing silicones.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening for oily skin, but you should use it with caution because it lacks ingredients for deep oil control. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to keep the skin clear and comfortable.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
ScarAway Scar Away Scar Gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging on oily skin, but skin irritation may happen for some users. An oily skin treatment of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance oil control with scar protection.
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, 2020Silicone 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, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment 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, 2007
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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