Major News From a Cream You Know for Reducing Scars

You probably know Mederma as the go-to product for diminishing the look of scars. And while it’s built a pretty solid reputation on its ability scar and stretch mark–reducing and skin-healing abilities, the company behind Mederma, Merz Aesthetics, is getting into the skin care arena (who isn’t these days) with the launch of Mederma AG, a complete line of skin care products.

The line consists of a cleanser, toner, face cream, body cleanser and hand and body lotion, all of which contain glycolic acid as the star ingredient to help exfoliate dead skin cells. As if that wasn’t enough, each piece in the line is hypoallergenic, scent-, soap- and paraben-free, and pH balanced to keep skin irritations to a minimum.

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“Merz Aesthetics is proud to bring the Mederma brand to the next level with the launch of Mederma AG, a full-body skin care line. Through dedicated research and collaboration, it’s clear that expanding the portfolio of an already-beloved brand name was in the cards,” says Jim Hartman, vice president and U.S. head of Merz Aesthetics Marketing and OTC. “Like all the brands in the Merz Aesthetics family, the Mederma AG line is efficacious, safe and formulated with powerful ingredients such as glycolic acid, but gentle enough for everyday use,” he adds.

You can find Mederma AG—prices start at $16—at Amazon and additional online retailers this spring.