NewGel+UV Advanced Medical-Grade Silicone Scar Gel is 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. NewGel+UV Advanced Medical-Grade Silicone Scar Gel is the first and only silicone gel with Zinc Oxide mineral sunscreen to help reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation of a scar due to UV exposure. Zinc Oxide is a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen that stays on the surface of the skin and does not penetrate the fragile scar tissue as chemical sunscreens do. It is gentle and non-irritating, even on sensitive skin. Zinc Oxide is also known to be anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and soothing skin protectant. This product is ideal for scars in exposed areas such as faces, arms, and hands. 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.