So I have recently had the opportunity to try Bio-Oil. First I have to say that I was skeptical as I have always been opposed to anything that is to be applied to the skin with the word “oil” in it… but I thought hey, what could it really hurt to try it.
I started by looking into what Bio-Oil recommends you use this product for:
Bio-Oilยฎ is a specialist skincare product that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Its advanced formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredientย PurCellin Oilโข, also makes it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including aging skin and dehydrated skin.
I looked into what the every woman was using Bio-Oil for and what I should expect out of this particular product. I found the following 3 things to be the main uses and most popular on the internet:
- Improving the appearance of stretch marks
- Reducing the appearance of scars, mainly acne scars
- Dry Skin relief
From what I read, the reviews were mostly positive but there were some mixed…which kept me skeptical for sure. I tried Bio-Oil anyhow.
I was actually pretty impressed with the results. I, like many other women in this world, have those beauteous little ladies called STRETCH MARKS… I wasn’t expecting any miracles; I actually wasn’t expecting there to be much of a result at all. You know what though? With some patience (I mean I have been using this for over 3 weeks now), I have started to see my stretch marks fading and the skin in those areas seems much softer and healthier. I think that I will keep using this to see what kind of results I can get with prolonged use re: stretch marks.
In regards to my use in general, I have tried this on my legs after shaving as well as on dry areas of my skin (aka my elbows!) and I have definitely seen the skin softer. I don’t know ifย Bio-Oil is better or worse than any other moisturizing creams or oils but I know for certain it did the trick.
Besides all the stuff that I just mentioned? My friend Jaime sent me this quick tip that was in Seventeen magazine (even though I am about 10 years older then 17 Ha-Ha)… and it totally worked! I was headed out in NYC this past weekend and my cheeks were really dewey and not just that, but the Bio-Oil, I swear helped keep my makeup in place longer. Any way you slice it, I liked the effect!
My final verdict? I think I will definitely keep Bio-Oil in my back pocket for scar concerns, stretch marks and will also keep in mind when I get pregnant. I read a lot of reviews about how great this worked during and after pregnancy, which to me seems like the perfect time to combat stretch marks. Overall, I would recommend Bio-Oil to you ladies with the disclaimer that if you break out pretty easily? I would keep it away from your face… it is oil afterall!
