Bio-Oil 60ml

Bio-Oil 60ml

Bio Oil is frequently touted as a cure-all for all of our skin issues, from wrinkles to stretch marks. Since its launch in 2002 it has won 223 skincare awards and is the No.1 selling product to help minimise the appearance of scars and stretch marks in 18 countries worldwide.

Still, the (seemingly orange?) bottle confuses many of us. Does it really work? Bio Oil for face...is it safe? What are the Bio Oil benefits before and after? What about Bio Oil on your face overnight? Don't worry, we've answered all your questions...

Bio Oil Ingredients

Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sunflower seed oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomile flower oil, Lavender oil, Rosemary leaf oil, Marigold oil, Wild Soybean oil, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, CI 26100.

Bio Oil Benefits

I think its important to preface the benefits of Bio-Oil by mentioning that the company itself does not claim that it can completely remove or make any scars or stretch marks vanish altogether. It simply reduces their appearance. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s look at all the wholesome goodness this product has to offer:

i) Bio-Oil For Scars
First things first, and I cannot stress this enough, do not apply Bio-Oil on an open wound thinking it will prevent it from scarring. That’s just an infection waiting to happen. Now, on to the main point – the company itself claims that it can never completely remove a scar, just reduce its appearance. After continuous usage over a month, I did notice that a burn mark and some of my chicken pox scars and acne scars had lightened considerably. So, yay!

ii) Bio-Oil For Pregnancy Stretch Marks
Pregnant women around the world swear by the effect of Bio-Oil on their stretch marks. And so does my sister. She started using Bio-Oil immediately after her delivery and has found that her stretch marks have faded considerably. Her only regret is that she did not start using Bio-Oil during her pregnancy because then her stretch marks would have been even lighter now.
iii) Bio-Oil For Uneven Skin Tone
The only areas I noticed where my skin tone had slightly evened out after using Bio-Oil were under my eyes. I could not find much of a difference anywhere else on my face or body.

iv) Bio-Oil For Aging Skin

Bio-Oil works to reduce wrinkles by improving the collagen and elastin content in your skin. My mum swears by its anti-aging properties and religiously applies it to her face twice a day.

v) Bio-Oil For Dry Skin

The essential oils in Bio-Oil (like lavender, chamomile, and marigold) work wonders to moisturize your skin and leave it soft and supple. My skin seemed so much softer and healthier within a week of starting my Bio-Oil treatment. It has also managed to give my skin a dewy glow, which, of course, I’m a huge fan of.

How To Use Bio Oil?

Bio Oil is particularly famed for its ability to tackle scars, stretch marks, dry skin, uneven skin tone and other skin imperfections. According to the official Bio Oil website, the product is suitable for all skin types and ‘promotes healthy, radiant skin’. You can also use it as an intensive body moisturiser, as the product is easily absorbed by the skin.

• • Rub a couple of drops of Bio-Oil between your fingers.
  • Massage the Bio-Oil into the affected area.
  • Make sure you massage in a circular motion.
  • Do this twice daily for at least 3 months to see effective results.