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Strataderm Scar Therapy Gel

Name: Scar Therapy Gel
Brand: Strataderm

Body treatment with 3 ingredients

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What's inside

Ingredients List

Dimethicone

Emollient

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Disiloxane

Skin Conditioning

C32 Alkyl Dimethicone

Emollient

Dimethicone, Disiloxane, C32 Alkyl Dimethicone

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Learn more about Dimethicone

Disiloxane

Skin Conditioning

Disiloxane is a type of silicone.

C32 Alkyl Dimethicone

Emollient

C32 Alkyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.