Silicone gel is the ingredient dermatologists and plastic surgeons most often recommend for improving the look of scars. Kelo-cote Advanced Formula is a clinically tested silicone gel for scars from surgery, injury, burns, acne, insect bites, cuts and scrapes, including raised hypertrophic and keloid scars, old or new.

What's inside

• 10 gram tube of patented cross-linking silicone gel
• Self-drying, colorless, odorless and non-greasy; water resistant once dry
• Forms a flexible, breathable layer over the scar that can be worn under makeup
• Suitable for children and for sensitive skin
• In a published study, more than 80% of patients rated its effectiveness good or very good

How to use

Apply a very thin layer to clean, dry skin twice a day, morning and evening, and let it dry for a few minutes before dressing. For scar prevention, start as soon as the wound has closed or sutures are removed. The recommended course is 60 to 90 days, and results vary from scar to scar. Do not apply to open wounds, and patch test if your skin is reactive.

Why we carry it

Many scar products lean on fragrance and botanical extracts with little evidence behind them. Kelo-cote relies on medical-grade silicone, the single ingredient with the strongest track record, and makes it practical: it dries fast, resists water and sits invisibly under sunscreen or makeup. A little goes a long way, so this small tube covers a typical course for a modest scar.