Scarguard Labs Lightening Serum-Review
Product Claims of Scarguard Labs Lightening Serum
Today, we are focusing our product review on a scar tissue repair product called Scarguard Labs Lightening Serum. The maker's of this product claim that the rapidly absorbed gel will lighten the appearance of dark brown scars and other skin discolorations.
Ingredients
- Hydroquinone (2%)
- Retinoic Acid
- Melatonin
- MSM
- BHT
- NA Metabisulfite
- Arbutin
- Cystamine Licorice Root
- Dandelion (Taraxacum Offiinate) Root
- Hydroxyanisole
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
- Kojic Acid
- Azelaic Acid
- Acetone
- Propylene Glycol
- Ethyl Alcohol (SDA)
- Distilled Water
Hydroquinone is effectively a skin bleach, and has been proven to lighten dark scars. Hydroquinone, was declared safe for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1982, but questions about its safety remain. It was found that many of these products were laced with mercury. The FDA allows hydroquinone to be sold without a prescription but only in 2% concentrations. The rest of the ingredients in Scarguard Lightening Serum are a combination of dermatological and homeopathic ingredients that are said to work together to lighten dark brown scars and other skin discolorations.
Dosage Instructions
Apply a small amount of the product on to the affected area twice daily and gently rub it into the scar tissue.
Cost and Guarantee
You can purchase this product directly from the manufacturer for $34.99 when in stock. Shipping is extra. When we checked, the product was out of stock on the company website. There are no new customer incentives nor bulk buying discounts. If you are dissatisfied with the product, you can return it within 90 days for a full refund. However, if you purchased it from another online retailer, Scarguard Labs will not refund your money. Opened bottles are not included in the refund policy.
Summary Of Our Scarguard Labs Lightening Serum Review
There are some encouraging aspects to this product. The active ingredient, Hydroquinone, has been clinically proven to lighten dark skin discolorations. we liked that there is a 90 day guarantee and return policy. We do have our concerns however. Due to the safety concerns of the primary ingredient (hydroquinone), we would feel nervous about using this product, and we expect many consumers might feel the same way. This product does not have FDA certification as a scar remedy nor is it certified organic. There is no assurance that the product is made in an FDA certified facility or that its ingredients are free form colorings, perfumes, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. The product is currently unavailable for purchase from the manufacturer's website and it is unclear when it will become available again. When you can find it, this is an expensive product to buy, shipping is an extra cost, and there are no free shipping options. In addition, there are no new customer incentives, nor bulk buying discounts. The guarantee does not allow for the return of opened bottles of the product. For all these reasons we feel unable to recommend this product for treating your scar tissue. We suggest that you instead look for a safer product, with a more competitive price, and one that comes with bulk buying discounts and reduced or free shipping options.
