Product guide · Care for adhesive silicone
Foaming cleanser for silicone products
A small foaming wash for Silagen sheets, strips, shapes and umbilical inserts — it lifts away oils so reusable silicone grips again.
- 50 ml foaming bottle
- For adhesive silicone products
- Included in the BellaButton kit
What the cleanser is for
Reusable silicone collects skin oils and residue, and gradually loses its tack. Silagen states that washing with its foaming cleanser restores the stickiness of a sheet so it adheres better, and that adhesive silicone products, with proper care, should last 3–4 weeks.
The cleanser is for the silicone product — not for treating a scar. Silagen’s sheeting directions also allow gentle washing with tap water and mild hand soap; the cleanser is an alternative designed for these products.
Silagen material and packaging have used more than one name for this cleanser (the bottle shown reads “CLEAN”). Check the name and directions on the bottle you have.
Sources: Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab) · Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Manufacturer facts
- Product
- Foaming cleanser for adhesive silicone products
Source: Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab)
- Size listed
- 50 ml bottle
Source: Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab)
- Works with
- Silagen sheets, strips, dots and shapes; also included in the BellaButton belly button shaper kit
Source: Silagen Scar Refinement System product page (opens in a new tab)
- Washing frequency
- Silagen’s sheeting directions recommend washing pieces every 2–3 days
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Ingredients and label
We have not listed ingredients for the cleanser; use the panel on your bottle.
Check on your current package
- Check the outer carton and bottle of the exact product you received: product name, size, full ingredient list, warnings and lot/expiry.
- Follow the bottle’s directions for rinsing — leftover soap can affect how well silicone sticks.
- Keep it for the silicone product unless the label or your care team says otherwise.
Washing a silicone piece
Remove gently
Peel the piece off slowly from one edge. Inspect, wash and dry your skin while it is off.
Wash the silicone
Use a little foaming cleanser — or tap water with mild hand soap — on the adhesive side, gently.
Rinse and air-dry
Rinse thoroughly and let it air-dry, adhesive side up. Avoid towels that leave lint.
Reapply or store
Put it back on clean, dry skin, or store it in its original packaging.
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Watch: caring for sheeting
Silagen Silicone Sheeting, Strips and Shapes · 74 sec · Silagen
Reading summary of on-screen text
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- Introduces self-adhesive, reusable 100% medical-grade silicone sheeting.
- States manufacturer aims: flatten and soften raised scars, reduce redness, itch and discomfort, and cushion new or sensitive scars.
- Shows strips, sheets and shapes designed for breast and abdominal surgery, and notes pieces can be cut to fit.
- Notes that Silagen is available through medical offices.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the cleanser, or is soap enough?
Silagen’s sheeting directions allow tap water and mild hand soap. The foaming cleanser is designed for adhesive silicone; either way, rinse well and air-dry.
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
How often should I wash my sheet?
Silagen recommends every 2–3 days, or whenever it becomes dirty or loses its stick.
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
When is a piece beyond washing?
Replace it when it begins to deteriorate, tear, or will not stick even after washing — typically after 3–4 weeks of use.
Source: Silagen Sheeting instructions for use (opens in a new tab)
Can I use it on my scar or skin?
It is intended for silicone products. Use the bottle’s directions, and ask your care team before using any product on a healing incision.
Get help with your recovery
Questions about your scar care?
Your surgeon’s instructions come first. A TRC Care Planner can help you organize questions for your surgical team and recovery arrangements.
Silagen states its products are sold through authorized medical offices, not online retailers. Ask your surgeon’s office, or ask TRC about your next step. TRC does not sell Silagen products on this site.
Educational information from manufacturer materials, not medical advice. Silagen® is a trademark of Newmedical Technology, Inc. Follow your surgeon’s instructions.