ScarAway Scar Gel for skin with dark spots
Silicone
DimethiconeCaution
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for skin with dark spots; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 for your normal skin due to polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide, which hydrate and protect the skin to aid in scar softening and flattening, but these ingredients do not specifically target your main goal of pigmentation.
- While the formula provides general skin conditioning, it lacks sufficient humectant ingredients for optimal hydration, which is a secondary concern for your normal skin.
How to apply
- Apply this serum as part of your PM routine starting 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute for it to absorb.
- Apply the serum on dry skin to help fade pigmentation effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and always use SPF 30+ during the day.
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 skin with dark spots?
ScarAway Scar Gel is a poor match because its silicone ingredients soften and protect scars, but they do not specifically target dark spots. A product for this skin needs effective antioxidants and soothing ingredients like niacinamide and propolis to fade dark spots while keeping normal skin calm.
Which ingredients make this gel a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
Polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide make this gel a poor fit because they hydrate and protect to soften scars rather than target dark spots. A treatment for this skin needs effective antioxidants, soothing ingredients, and brightening components like niacinamide and propolis to handle pigmentation without irritation.
What do Silicones do for skin with dark spots?
Silicones create a smooth barrier on the skin that helps lock in moisture and keeps your face feeling soft throughout the day. They do not fade dark spots directly, but they make skin look more even and help other spot-fading ingredients absorb better. A product for dark spots on this type of skin needs extra brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to tackle the discoloration.
What does Dimethicone do for skin with dark spots?
Dimethicone helps keep skin smooth and protected, but it is not known to fade dark spots on its own. For skin with dark spots, a product needs added brightening ingredients like vitamins or skin-lightening agents to help even out skin tone.
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This treatment is used in the evening for your skin with dark spots to keep things simple and safe around sun exposure, fitting into your routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Because this product does not specifically target dark spots, this skin needs ingredients and products that actively fade discoloration and brighten uneven tone.
Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?
You may use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after your retinol and before your moisturizer. Skin with dark spots needs products that combine silicone with targeted brightening ingredients to fade discoloration.
How often should I use this gel?
You can apply this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. Because this product is a poor match for skin with dark spots, a product of this type for your skin needs brightening ingredients that specifically target pigmentation.
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This silicone gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin, as its ingredients sit on the surface rather than sinking deeply into pores. A product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and hydrating humectants to help fade dark spots while caring for normal skin.
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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