If you’re searching for the best CBD cream for scars, you’ve probably seen some pretty big promises. Some websites claim CBD cream can rebuild skin, increase collagen and make scars disappear.
Here’s the honest answer: we don’t have enough research to say that CBD cream will remove or fade a scar.
I don’t believe in making promises the research can’t support. A CBD cream may help moisturize dry skin around a scar after it has completely healed. Some people also find that gently applying a topical makes the area feel more comfortable. But that isn’t the same as treating or removing the scar itself.
Our CBD Cream Recommendation for Fully Healed Skin
If you want to try a high-potency CBD topical on intact, fully healed skin, I recommend our 10,000mg High-Potency CBD Cream.
Each 4-ounce jar contains:
- 10,000mg of CBD
- 1,000mg of CBG
- Aloe vera leaf extract
- Arnica oil
- Olive oil
- MCT oil
A typical 2-gram application contains approximately 176mg of CBD. That is considerably more CBD per application than you’ll find in most standard-strength CBD creams.
You can choose between two formulas:
- Original Natural: No added menthol or fragrance
- Cooling Ice: Contains menthol for a noticeable cooling sensation
For skin around a healed scar, I would start with the Original Natural formula. The Cooling Ice option is made for customers who like a cooling topical, but menthol may feel too intense on sensitive skin.
I also want to be clear that our 10,000mg cream was not developed or tested as a medical scar treatment. It is a high-potency CBD topical with moisturizing ingredients. We cannot promise that it will flatten, fade or remove a scar.
Can CBD Cream Help With Scars?
There has been some early research into CBD and the skin, but we still don’t have good clinical evidence showing that CBD cream improves scars.
One small study followed 20 people who used a CBD-enriched ointment for certain chronic skin problems and related scars. The results created some interest, but the study was small and did not include a placebo group. That means it cannot prove that CBD was responsible for the reported improvements.
This is where a lot of CBD articles go too far. They take early research and turn it into a guarantee that CBD regenerates skin, increases collagen or breaks down scar tissue.
We’re not going to tell you that.
CBD may eventually prove useful for different types of skincare, but more controlled human studies are needed before anyone can honestly call it a proven scar treatment.
Moisturizing Skin Is Not the Same as Removing a Scar
Many CBD creams contain ingredients such as aloe and plant-based oils. These ingredients can help moisturize dry skin and may make it feel softer.
That can be helpful, especially if the skin around an old scar feels dry or tight. However, making the surface of the skin feel better is not the same as changing the scar tissue underneath it.
Scars can also be very different from one another. There are flat scars, raised scars, keloids, burn scars, surgical scars and depressed acne scars. A product or treatment that makes sense for one type may not help another.
If changing the appearance of the scar is your main goal, it is a good idea to find out which type of scar you have before choosing a treatment.
What Actually Has Better Evidence for Scars?
Silicone gel and silicone sheets have much better support for certain types of scars than CBD cream.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, silicone products may help reduce the size, hardness, redness, swelling, itching or stiffness of some raised scars. They are normally used after the wound has closed—not on an open wound.
Depending on the type and severity of the scar, a dermatologist may also recommend:
- Corticosteroid injections
- Laser or light treatments
- Cryotherapy
- Pressure therapy
- Treatments for depressed acne scars
- Surgery combined with follow-up treatment
Protecting the area from the sun is also important. Sun exposure can darken a scar and make the discoloration more noticeable. Once the wound has healed, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends covering it or using a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.
Never Put CBD Cream on an Open Wound
Do not apply CBD cream to an open wound, fresh incision, scab, infection or broken skin.
If you recently had surgery, follow the instructions provided by your doctor or surgeon. Ask when it is safe to begin using regular skincare products around the incision.
A CBD cream should only be considered after the skin has completely closed and healed.
How to Try CBD Cream Around a Healed Scar
If the skin is completely healed and you decide to try a CBD cream, keep it simple:
- Read the entire ingredient list.
- Test a small amount on unaffected skin.
- Wait and check for redness, itching or irritation.
- Apply a small amount to clean, intact skin.
- Gently spread the cream without aggressively rubbing the area.
- Stop using it if your skin becomes irritated.
Using more cream does not necessarily mean you’ll get better results. Begin with a small amount and follow the product directions.
If you have sensitive skin, allergies or a medical condition affecting your skin, talk with a healthcare professional first.
When Should You See a Dermatologist?
It is worth having a dermatologist examine a scar if it:
- Continues growing outside the original wound
- Becomes increasingly painful or itchy
- Restricts your movement
- Develops after a serious burn
- Changes unexpectedly
- Becomes red, warm or begins draining
- Is causing you significant concern
Keloids can be especially difficult to treat. Unlike a typical raised scar, a keloid grows beyond the boundaries of the original injury. Getting professional advice early may give you more treatment options.
What Is the Best CBD Cream for Scars?
If you want to try CBD cream on fully healed skin, look for a product with clear potency information, a complete ingredient list and accessible third-party laboratory results.
Our 10,000mg CBD Cream contains 10,000mg of CBD and 1,000mg of CBG in a 4-ounce jar. It also contains aloe, arnica, MCT oil and olive oil.
For use around sensitive, fully healed skin, I would choose Original Natural because it does not have added menthol or fragrance.
However, a stronger CBD cream is not automatically a better scar treatment. There is no established CBD strength or application amount for reducing scars. Our recommendation is based on the formula and potency for customers who specifically want a high-strength CBD topical—not on a promise that it will make scars disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CBD cream remove scars?
There isn’t enough clinical evidence to show that CBD cream removes scars. Be careful with companies promising that a cream will erase or heal scar tissue.
Can CBD cream fade an old scar?
CBD cream has not been proven to fade old scars. Moisturizing ingredients may make dry skin feel softer, but that does not necessarily change the appearance of the scar.
Can I use CBD cream on a surgical scar?
Never apply CBD cream to a fresh surgical incision, scab or open wound. Ask your surgeon when the area has healed enough to use regular skincare products.
Which Quiet Monk CBD cream should I choose?
For sensitive skin around a completely healed scar, I would choose our Original Natural 10,000mg CBD Cream. It has no added menthol or fragrance.
If you prefer a cooling sensation, Cooling Ice is available at no additional charge. However, it would not be my first choice for sensitive skin.
Is 10,000mg better than a lower-strength cream for scars?
Not necessarily. Higher potency means there is more CBD in each application, but it does not prove the product will work better on a scar. There is currently no clinically established CBD strength for scar reduction.
What products are proven to help raised scars?
Silicone gel and silicone sheets have better evidence for certain raised scars. A dermatologist may recommend other treatments depending on the scar’s size, location and type.
My Bottom Line
I understand why people are interested in using CBD cream around scars. CBD skincare is a growing area, and hopefully we’ll see better research in the future.
Right now, though, I don’t think anyone should promise that CBD cream will remove a scar.
Our 10,000mg CBD Cream can be used as a high-potency topical on intact, fully healed skin. Its aloe and plant-based oils can help moisturize the area, but it should not replace silicone products, professional scar treatment or advice from your doctor.
I would rather give you an honest answer than make a medical promise just to sell a jar of cream.
— Steven Gregoire, Founder of Quiet Monk CBD
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology: Scar diagnosis and treatment
- American Academy of Dermatology: Wound-care tips to minimize scars
- American Academy of Dermatology: Keloid scar self-care
- PubMed: Study of a CBD-enriched ointment and inflammatory skin conditions
Quiet Monk CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Research involving topical CBD is still developing. Individual experiences vary.