Inside the formula

Three actives, one triple formula.

Scarless combines silicone oils, squalane, and a stable vitamin C derivative. Here is what each one is, and what the research does and does not show.

The formula

What's inside

Three actives, each with a distinct role, plus silica and isopropyl myristate. Tap an active to read more.

How the formula is built

What each ingredient does in the gel

Each ingredient has its own role in the gel or on the skin’s surface.

Film and texture

Silicone + Squalane

Silicones help form a thin film once the gel has dried, while squalane acts as an emollient in the formula.

Silicone and vitamin C

Silicone + Vitamin C

Published evidence addresses topical silicone generally, and a different formulation combining silicone and vitamin C has also been studied. That formulation was not Scarless, so its results are not automatically attributed to it.

Vitamin C derivative and squalane

Vitamin C + Squalane

A stable vitamin C derivative, and squalane, an olive-derived emollient.

The published research describes the individual actives and related silicone-and-vitamin-C formulations. Individual results vary.

A system of several silicones

Silicone System

Dimethicone · Dimethiconol · Cyclopentasiloxane · Cetyl Dimethicone

Several silicones, each chosen for a distinct job.

A film-forming silicone

Once dry, the gel leaves a thin film over healed skin. General evidence on topical silicone links reduced water loss to improvement in some scar characteristics.

A fast-spreading silicone

A fast-spreading silicone glides the gel on in a thin, even layer, then lifts away — so what stays behind is the active film, not a greasy coat.

A conditioning silicone

A conditioning silicone keeps that film smooth and comfortable — easy to wear every day, under clothing or makeup.

Appears in

  • Film and texture
  • Silicone and vitamin C

Silicone gels and sheets are widely recommended in scar-management guidance, particularly for hypertrophic scars and keloids. However, systematic reviews have found that the certainty of evidence for some outcomes is low or very low.

See published researchSilicone gel or silicone sheets: how to choose

From olive oil

Squalane

from olive oil

An olive-derived emollient in the formula

Its role in the formula

Squalane is an emollient derived from olive oil.

What the research says

A published narrative review reports emollient and skin-hydrating activity of squalene and squalane in animal models and in vitro. It is not a test of Scarless and included no scar outcome.

Limits of the research

Squalane's presence alone does not prove the formula suits every child or every sensitive skin, nor does it prove superior moisturizing versus other products.

Appears in

  • Film and texture
  • Vitamin C derivative and squalane

The published evidence on squalane concerns the ingredient and its function.

See published research

A stable vitamin C derivative

Vitamin C Derivative

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

A stable vitamin C derivative in Scarless's formulation

Ingredient identity

The INCI name is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate. Its results should not be automatically equated with those of ascorbic acid or any other derivative.

Skin research

Research on vitamin C and its derivatives has looked at several roles in the skin, and a different formulation combining silicone and vitamin C has also been studied. This research does not prove that Scarless removes pigmentation or evens scar tone.

Limits of the research

This ingredient's presence does not prove clinical antioxidant protection for the finished product, nor does it prove accelerated healing or collagen regulation by Scarless.

Appears in

  • Silicone and vitamin C
  • Vitamin C derivative and squalane

The Published Research page separates the ascorbic-acid animal-model study, the related-formulation study, and the facts specific to Scarless's own formulation.

See published research

Safety profile

What's not inside

Full INCI list: Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isopropyl Myristate. A short list, on purpose. Scarless may help improve the appearance of scars.

  • Paraben-free

    Free from paraben preservatives — a category many people prefer to avoid in long-term topical care.

  • Fragrance-free

    No added fragrance or perfume, to minimize one of the most common triggers of irritation on healing skin.

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Where to next?

Read the published research, find where to buy, or reach our team directly.

  • See the published research

    See what has been studied on silicone and on each ingredient.

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  • Where to buy

    See the pharmacies and ordering options in your country.

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