FAQS

Allantoin is an odourless, non-toxic, non-allergenic chemical compound that is used as a moisturising agent and skin protectant in cosmetic products. Allantoin is keratolytic, meaning that it helps keratin in the skin to soften. This property enables enables hydration and natural skin regeneration more effectively. Products containing Allantoin are useful for many skin conditions, including scar care. The Mederma® Advanced Gel and Mederma® for Kids are formulated with Allantoin.

We cannot share this information as the percentage of Cepalin® in Mederma® is proprietary information.

The Advanced Gel formula does contain lecithin and it is soy based.

Mederma® products do not contain titanium dioxide.

All Mederma® products are paraffin free.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Mederma® PM Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ASG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Advanced Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ASG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Advanced Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ASG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Advanced Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ASG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream and Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Advanced Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream to broken skin.