mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Avobenzone
2. Octocrylene
3. Oxybenzone
4. Water
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Alcohol
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
10. Panthenol
11. Glycerin
12. Pentylene Glycol
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
16. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17. Fragrance
18. Squalane
19. Methylparaben
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Propylparaben
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Ethylparaben
25. Ceramide NP
26. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains parabens

Formulation view O/W sunscreen lotion with organic filters for SPF 30. Panthenol, ceramides, and onion bulb extract balance barrier repair and hydration. Parabens preserve the formula, suitable for dry or sensitive skin needing daily sun protection. Formulators observed hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine emulsification mimics the skin barrier, enhancing bioavailability for post-procedure or compromised skin care.

Key ingredients

紫外线吸收剂

AvobenzoneOxybenzone

LIGHT STABILIZER

Octocrylene

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated PhosphatidylcholinePanthenolGlycerinPentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolButyrospermum Parkii ButterAllium Cepa Bulb ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerFragranceSqualaneMethylparabenXanthan GumPropylparabenDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateEthylparabenCeramide NPTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Avobenzone

Organic UV filter for UVB and part of UVA-I; poor photostability, used in synergy with other filters.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Oxybenzone

Organic UV absorber for sunscreens; ecotoxicity concerns at high long-term levels, follow local regulations.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Onion bulb extract for skin conditioning; sulfides may be irritating, limit concentration

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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