NewGel+ UV is the first scar treatment to combine zinc oxide, a chemical-free mineral sunscreen, with a specialized blend of medical grade silicones to protect new scars while it works to flatten, soften and fade them. Sun exposure on fragile, newly healed scars can cause hyperpigmentation. This brown discoloration can be permanent. NewGel+ UV includes zinc oxide to protect scars from the harmful rays of the sun.
Zinc oxide is a broad spectrum physical (mineral) sunscreen, and a safer option because it stays on the surface of the skin and is not absorbed into it. It is gentle and non-irritating, even on sensitive skin.
Application:
Begin using NewGel+ E when the wound has healed or sutures have been removed. Do not use on any open wound. Wash and dry the area being treated before every application of NewGel+ E. Apply a very small amount of NewGel+ E to the area being treated, creating a thin layer covering the scar. Gently massage. Once dry (typically 1 to 2 minutes), NewGel+ E can be covered by clothing and cosmetics. Apply NewGel+ E two to three times daily. Reapplication is recommended after bathing, swimming or exercising. Do not apply NewGel+ E topical silicone gel under NewGel+ sheeting or the sheeting will lose its stickiness.
NewGel+ UV dries to form a thin, flexible, waterproof layer on the skin. It creates a protective barrier with the ideal environment to manage and reduce scarring. Use for 3 months on new scars. Older scars may take up to 6 months.