| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Types | anti-itch / rash cream; scar treatment |
| Made by | ScarGuard by Red Rock Laboratories |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
| how to read the score | |
 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
company policies | |
|---|---|
| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients from packaging: | ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HYDROCORTISONE 0.5%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SILICONE, VITAMIN E, SPECIALLY-FORMULATED FLEXIBLE COLLODION. |
| Directions from packaging: | Clean affected area with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly. Brush on twice daily Allow to dry for 1 minute before coming into contact with clothing Reapply if peeling Children from 2 - 12 years of age ask a doctor. Improves the appearance of OLD and NEW scars! First choice of thousands of Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons nationwide. Clinically proven to dramatically improve the appearance of both old and new scars. Combines Vitamin E and the most advanced ingredients for scar care into a patented easy-to-use triple-application formula. Goes on clear and dries to a flexible film that will not stick to clothing. Simply brush on twice daily and you will see a visible difference. Finally, your scar can look better. Choose The Right Scarguard For You: Type of Scar Scar Appearance Recommended Product new scar newly-forming scar ScarCare existing scar raised or thickened ScarCare existing scar dark (brownish) Scarguard Lightener existing scar raised, thick and dark (brownish) Use both: ScarCare and Scarguard Lightener Make-up can be applied after ScarCare dries, if desired. ScarCare will not improve the appearance of stretch marks or scars that are only white or sunken. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Do not use on children under 2 years of age. Consult a doctor; on mucous membranes. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes; use in a well ventilated area; flammable until dry. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens. |
Where to purchase | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
|---|---|---|
| SILICONE FLUID | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| FLEXIBLE COLLODION | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROCORTISONE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | SILICONE FLUID | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | HYDROCORTISONE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHEROL, HYDROCORTISONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | SILICONE FLUID | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HYDROCORTISONE, SILICONE FLUID, FLEXIBLE COLLODION | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHEROL | |
