Composition for reducing the appearance of scars
A cream or ointment for topical application to reduce the appearance of scars. A silicone compound is combined with a sunscreen or sun block for topical application that helps fade or diminish scar tissue making the scar less noticeable. The silicone compound acts as a protective barrier and prevents epidermal water loss that aids in the healing and reduction of scar tissue. The sunscreen or sun block prevents the new tissue from being damaged and protects the scar tissue from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, resulting in more uniform skin color reducing the appearance of the scar tissue. Vitamins E and K1, as well as onion extract, are also included for improving the appearance of scars. The cream or ointment of the present invention may be massaged into the area of the scar twice daily for two to three minutes at a time. The cream or ointment is easy to apply and is a cost effective method to reduce the appearance of scars.
1. A scar appearance reducing topical cream comprising:
dimethicone copolyol ranging between 1.0 to 7.0 percent by weight;
octinoxate ranging between 2.0 to 7.5 percent by weight;
zinc oxide ranging between 0.5 to 7.5 percent by weight;
PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate between 0.5 to 5.0 percent by weight;
vitamin K1 between 0.01 to 0.75 percent by weight; and
onion extract between 0.1 and 2.0 percent by weight.
2. A scar appearance reducing topical cream comprising:
about 3.00 percent by weight of dimethicone copolyol;
about 7.50 percent by weight of octinoxate;
about 3.00 percent by weight of PEG-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer;
about 5.00 percent by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride;
about 3.00 percent by weight of hydrogenated polydecene;
about 2.00 percent by weight of dimethicone;
about 2.00 percent by weight of cetyl dimethicone;
about 0.50 percent by weight of silica;
about 3.00 percent by weight of zinc oxide;
about 3.25 percent by weight of PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate;
about 2.50 percent by weight of hydrogenated castor oil;
about 0.10 percent by weight of tocopheryl acetate;
about 59.80 percent by weight of deionized water;
about 3.00 percent by weight of PEG-8;
about 0.10 percent by weight of lauryl glucoside;
about 1.00 percent by weight of sodium chloride;
about 0.20 percent by weight of DMDM hydantoin;
about 0.50 percent by weight of phytonadione; and
about 1.00 percent by weight of an allium cepa bulb extract.