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 more effective hydration and natural skin regeneration. 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 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.

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.

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. However, all Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

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.

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.

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. However, all Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

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.

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.

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. However, all Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

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.

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.

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. However, all Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

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

Mederma® for Kids can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars for 3 year olds and older. Mederma® for Kids 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.

Like many non-staining products, Mederma® for Kids will not stain cotton or polyester material or blends. But it could stain delicate fabrics, including silk, leather, suede and others.

Although anyone can use Mederma® for Kids, it was specifically formulated for use on those above age 3. It has a scent and purple colour that goes clear when you rub it in. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

For optimal results, use the product as directed and apply Mederma® for Kids 3 times a day, every day, for 8 weeks on new scars and 3 times a day, every day for 3 to 6 months on old scars. You can use Mederma® for Kids on children aged 3-12. Massage gently until the product is absorbed. If peeling or flaking occurs, you may be using too much. Try using less of the product to achieve the best possible result. When using Mederma® for Kids, do not apply it to broken skin.

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

Mederma® for Kids can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars for 3 year olds and older. Mederma® for Kids 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.

Like many non-staining products, Mederma® for Kids will not stain cotton or polyester material or blends. But it could stain delicate fabrics, including silk, leather, suede and others.

Although anyone can use Mederma® for Kids, it was specifically formulated for use on those above age 3. It has a scent and purple colour that goes clear when you rub it in. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

For optimal results, use the product as directed and apply Mederma® for Kids 3 times a day, every day, for 8 weeks on new scars and 3 times a day, every day for 3 to 6 months on old scars. You can use Mederma® for Kids on children aged 3-12. Massage gently until the product is absorbed. If peeling or flaking occurs, you may be using too much. Try using less of the product to achieve the best possible result. When using Mederma® for Kids, do not apply it to broken skin.

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

Mederma® for Kids can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars for 3 year olds and older. Mederma® for Kids 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.

Like many non-staining products, Mederma® for Kids will not stain cotton or polyester material or blends. But it could stain delicate fabrics, including silk, leather, suede and others.

Although anyone can use Mederma® for Kids, it was specifically formulated for use on those above age 3. It has a scent and purple colour that goes clear when you rub it in. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

For optimal results, use the product as directed and apply Mederma® for Kids 3 times a day, every day, for 8 weeks on new scars and 3 times a day, every day for 3 to 6 months on old scars. You can use Mederma® for Kids on children aged 3-12. Massage gently until the product is absorbed. If peeling or flaking occurs, you may be using too much. Try using less of the product to achieve the best possible result. When using Mederma® for Kids, do not apply it to broken skin.

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

Mederma® for Kids can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars for 3 year olds and older. Mederma® for Kids 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.

Like many non-staining products, Mederma® for Kids will not stain cotton or polyester material or blends. But it could stain delicate fabrics, including silk, leather, suede and others.

Although anyone can use Mederma® for Kids, it was specifically formulated for use on those above age 3. It has a scent and purple colour that goes clear when you rub it in. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skincare 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 advice.

For optimal results, use the product as directed and apply Mederma® for Kids 3 times a day, every day, for 8 weeks on new scars and 3 times a day, every day for 3 to 6 months on old scars. You can use Mederma® for Kids on children aged 3-12. Massage gently until the product is absorbed. If peeling or flaking occurs, you may be using too much. Try using less of the product to achieve the best possible result. When using Mederma® for Kids, do not apply it to broken skin.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks 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.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. 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.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. If you have concerns about using the product during pregnancy, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

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® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks 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.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. 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.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. If you have concerns about using the product during pregnancy, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

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® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks 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.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. 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.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. If you have concerns about using the product during pregnancy, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

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® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks 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.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. 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.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. If you have concerns about using the product during pregnancy, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*.
*Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.