Kelo-Cote Clinically Proven Silicone Scar Gel UV

Name: Kelo-Cote - Clinically Proven Silicone Scar Gel UV
Brand: Kelo-Cote

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Efficacy60/100

medium

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate23% - 35%Octocrylene4.9% - 7.4%Benzophenone-33.7% - 5.5%

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Product Summary

We do not recommend "Kelo-Cote - Clinically Proven Silicone Scar Gel UV" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 3.70% - 5.50%, octinoxate 23.00% - 35.00%, octisalate 9.00% - 13.50% and octocrylene 4.90% - 7.40%.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: isopropyl myristate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Isopropyl myristate1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Kelo-Cote Scar treatment with added SPF30 protection is an advanced formula, clinically proven silicone gel to help prevent and treat old and new hypertrophic and keloid scars resulting from general surgical procedures, c-section, trauma, wounds and burns. More Product Information

Source: Supderdrug

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

Octocrylene4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Benzophenone-33.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate23% - 35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Ethylhexyl salicylate9% - 13.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen