Let’s be honest, October is chaotic in the best way.
Between pumpkin patches, costume planning, spooky school events, and enough candy to keep all kids wired until Christmas, the lead-up to Halloween is a full-on family sprint. If your house is anything like mine used to be when my kids were young, there are dress-up meltdowns, last-minute costume DIYs, and sugar highs galore.
But as fun as this season is, it also seems to bring more than its fair share of scrapes, bumps, and the kind of minor injuries that come with cooler weather and active little monsters.
This year, make a point to add something extra to your family’s post-Halloween recovery kit: Zax’s Original Scar Fading Cream. Because bruises fade, but scars? They can linger, especially if they’re not treated early.
Halloween Fun, Real-Life Bumps
Let me paint you a picture: I remember, It used to be 5:45 PM on Halloween night. My boys are dressed as a zombie astronaut or their favourite video game character, my daughter’s a fairy princess with glitter everywhere, and I’m desperately trying to get a picture as the kids want to just be with their friends.
Five minutes later, my son trips on the neighbour’s walkway (cape problem), lands hard on his knee, and ends up with a scrape right in the same spot he scraped last month. Sigh.
Sound familiar?
The truth is, kids are more active than ever in October. Running around in ill-fitting costumes to roughhousing at school Halloween parties, the chances of minor cuts, scrapes, or burns (hello, hot glue guns during costume crafts!) go way up.
Why Scar Care Matters—Even for Kids
Most of us were taught to slap on a Band-Aid, wait for it to scab, and move on. But scarring isn’t just about the size of the injury, it’s also about how we treat it afterward.
When skin is healing, especially after an abrasion, burn, or cut, it’s super vulnerable. If it’s not properly hydrated and supported, the body can overproduce collagen, leading to raised or pigmented scars that can stick around for months (or longer).
That’s where Zax’s Original Scar Fading Cream comes in. Made with natural ingredients like centella asiatica, calendula, and allantoin, it’s designed to help fade the look of scars gently, without harsh chemicals or bleachy ingredients.
And the best part? It’s safe enough for the whole family.
Real-Life Uses from a Mom Who’s Seen It All
Here are just a few ways we’ve used Zax’s Scar Fading Cream in our house over the years:
1. Skinned Knees from Trick-or-Treating
It’s dark. Kids are running. Capes, dresses, and oversized shoes are tripping hazards. One hard fall on the sidewalk left a nasty scrape on my daughter’s knee. Once the wound healed over (no open cuts!), we started applying the scar cream 2x a day. Within a week, her boo boo was starting to heal.
2. Costume Mishaps
One time, my son burned his finger with a hot glue gun making his cardboard “robot arm.” Once the burn healed, the skin was red and shiny. We applied Zax’s Scar Fading Cream daily, and after a few days it was nearly invisible.
3. Old Playground Scars
My middle son had an old scar on his elbow from a game of road hockey last spring. We weren’t great about treating it right away since he’s a teenager (and knows best, , anyone?), but we’ve started using the cream now. It’s already slowly softening and lightening. Better late than never!
When to Start Using a Scar Fading Cream
A lot of people wait until a scar is months old to do anything—but the sooner you start (after the wound has closed), the better your results.
Here's my simple timeline:
-
Immediately after an injury: Clean it, treat with antibiotic cream, and keep it covered during the day and open at night (as long as the injury isn’t bleeding any more).
-
Once healed (no open skin or scabs): Start applying Zax’s Scar Fading Cream twice a day.
I usually suggest rubbing it in after breakfast and again before bed—quick and easy, and the kids are used to it now, even though they are older a gentle reminder is always needed!
Bonus: Scar Fading for Moms, Too
Let’s not forget our own skin!
If you’re like me and spent the summer shaving a little too fast (hello, knee nicks) or got a few sunburns despite your best SPF intentions, fall is the perfect time to focus on repair.
I’ve been using Zax’s Scar Fading Cream on a small burn mark from my curling iron (you know the one on your neck that looks suspiciously like something else 🙂) and a rough patch on my ankle where a mosquito bite scar wouldn’t go away. It’s been a game changer and important to us that our products are made in Canada with naturally derived ingredients.
Scar Fading Tips for Families
If you’re introducing scar care to your kids (or your partner, who still thinks soap counts as skincare), here’s what I would suggest for little ones:
✅ Keep it visible – I store the tube on the bathroom counter next to the toothbrushes so we don’t forget.
✅ Make it routine – We apply it after brushing teeth, morning and night. Easy peasy.
✅ Show progress – You can take “before” photos (just for you), so the kids can see how their skin is healing. It motivates them!
✅ Praise the process – Little ones love to feel like they’re taking care of themselves. Say things like, “You’re helping your skin be strong and smooth!”
Wishing you a Spook-Free Recovery?
This October, whether it’s a scraped knee on Halloween night, a glue gun burn during costume prep, or an old scar that could use some TLC, Zax’s Original Scar Fading Cream can be your go-to.
It’s natural, Canadian-made, and gentle enough for your kids, but strong enough for the grown-ups too.
👻 Because monsters are for Halloween, not for your skin.
Where to Find It:
You can grab Zax’s Original Scar Fading Cream at select Canadian retailers or shop online for easy delivery right to your door.
Wishing you and your family a happy, safe, and scar-free Halloween!
