5 best scar creams that actually work

Best Overall: Mederma Advanced Scar Gel


In addition to being Amazon’s best-selling scar reducing treatment, this Mederma cream has also racked up more than 7,500 five-star ratings from customers raving about how quickly and effectively it lessened the appearance of their scars. According to the brand, it has been clinically proven to “improve the overall appearance, color, and texture” of both old and new scars. Plus, shoppers love that it only needs to be applied once a day, as it saves them time and money. “Going into six months using Mederma on my scars from open heart surgery, and it is an AMAZING improvement,” wrote one reviewer. “I noticed a change in the first few weeks, but after two months, the color of the scars was considerably lighter and the skin texture was smoother. Now, one scar you can’t see anymore, and my major scar has improved so much even my doctors are amazed. It did wonders for my self esteem.”


Derma E Scar Gel


This Derma E scar gel is Dr. Jaliman’s top pick because “it’s a really nice product at a great price point that can help lighten scars.” Its main ingredients are acetyl glycyl beta-alanine and allicin, which work together with other moisturizing ingredients to lighten the pigment of a scar and help reduce its appearance over time. While the brand says it works on all types of scarring including sunburns, chemical burns, industrial burns, old scars, and stretchmarks, Dr. Jaliman says it will work best on superficial scars. Over 800 Ulta customers are also fans of the skincare product and have given it an impressive 4.5-star rating.




Best for Acne Scars: The Ordinary Deciem Azelaic Acid Suspension


If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars, hundreds of Sephora customers recommend this cream from The Ordinary. It is specially formulated to even out your skin tone and texture, and fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation at the same time. The popular product can be used on all skin types, and it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. One shopper said it was “incredible for acne scars,” before adding, “This is the only Ordinary product that I have restocked on now three times. “It’s almost a "scar eraser" and does a really good job at brightening the whole area. This is one of my holy grail products that will always be in my skincare routine.”




Best for Face: Honeydew Scar Cream


Thousands of Amazon shoppers love to use this Honeydew scar cream to diminish the look of scars on their face because its lightweight hydrating formula doesn’t clog their pores. It’s infused with natural ingredients like vitamin E, rosehip, and avocado oil to soften, nourish, and lighten the look of old and new scars. Even better, many customers say that while they started to use the cream to help their scars, they’ve noticed it also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. “I am very pleased that I gave this cream a try after spending money on other scar creams that did absolutely nothing,” wrote one reviewer. “This cream is smooth, soft, smells good, and works. I have been using it for about one year and have seen a tremendous change in the fading and disappearance of my scar. I recently bought another jar. I use it on my neck, chest and face. The cream moisturizing effect keeps my face supple and soft. There is no overpowering smell.”




Best for Body: Cicatricure Scar Gel
While this Cicatricure scar cream can minimize the look of scars on both your face and body, most customers say they use it on their body. Not only will it reduce a scar’s coloration, but it also works to improve its texture. To see the best results, the brand recommends applying the cream four times a day for eight weeks, and for older scars, you should apply it three times a day for up to six months. “It is amazing,” said one shopper. “I have scars from a liver surgery that just wouldn’t go away. I’ve been using this product since the day I received it. Within the first week, the scars are fading away. I wish I would’ve taken a ‘before’ picture so you could judge for yourself with evidence. I would highly — I mean highly — recommend this product for anyone with scars that have gotten dark.