Scar care
Your scars tell a story of survival, resilience, and healing. But they also deserve gentle, intentional care. Whether you’re navigating post-surgical skin, radiation marks, or areas of tightness and sensitivity, this edit is here to support you.
Scars can be physically uncomfortable and emotionally confronting. They may remind us of difficult moments or make us feel disconnected from our bodies. That’s why caring for them isn’t just about products, it’s about compassion.
From nourishing oils to expert recommended treatments, we’ve gathered scar care essentials that honour your skin’s recovery and your journey.
Kelo-Cote Scar Treatment
A firm favourite in the cancer recovery community, Kelo-Cote’s silicone gel is clinically proven to help soften, flatten, and fade all types of scars — both old and new.
Lightweight and easy to apply, it’s a go-to for surgical, radiation, or injury-related scarring.
Available at Boots, Amazon, and many local pharmacies.
Silicone scar sheets
These soft, flexible gel sheets sit gently over the skin, helping to reduce scar height, smooth texture, and ease discolouration. The sheets can also relieve itching and discomfort while protecting the area.
Elaimei in particular is recommended by survivor @lucyluaerts
Available from Amazon and online retailers.
Synthesis Clinic
(Integrated oncology specialists)
Synthesis Clinic offers gentle, hands-on Scar Work Therapy -a light fascial technique that supports hydration, movement, and healing after surgery.
Used to ease tightness, reduce adhesions, and improve both the look and feel of scars, this work can also help rebuild body confidence and connection after treatment.
Want to learn more?
Listen to their podcast episode: “Scar Work for Breast Cancer” -where Octavia Hamilton speaks with expert Emma Holly, a leading scar massage therapist, educator and researcher about this holistic, whole-body approach to recovery.
Scar Care Tip
Avoid direct sun exposure on scars during the first year, as UV rays can darken and slow healing.
When you’re out and about, protect the area with clothing or a high SPF,ideally Factor 50, even on cloudy days.
Bio-Oil
A cult classic for a reason. Bio-Oil is a much-loved formula that supports skin recovery by improving the texture, tone, and appearance of both new and old scars.
It’s also widely used to reduce the visibility of stretch marks — especially during times of weight change through or after cancer treatment.
Readily available in most pharmacies and supermarkets.
Scar massage at TEN Health & Fitness
Scar massage can do more than soften and mobilise the skin, it supports your whole body in healing. At TEN, specialist therapists use gentle techniques to help reduce scar tissue build-up, improve movement, and ease restriction throughout the body.
But the benefits go beyond the physical. These sessions can help rebuild your relationship with your body after treatment, supporting emotional healing and encouraging a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
Available at selected TEN clinics across London.
Lulu tip: “Don’t worry if it feels strange at first. This kind of gentle touch work is as much about trust as it is about tissue.”