Is Bio-Oil a miracle cure for skin problems?

Beauty Cred on 4 May 2008 at 12:00am

Bio-Oil review quick take: The anti-aging benefits of Bio-Oil are not immediate or dramatic enough to use as daily facial care.

I do like the hydrating feel of it though, even on my hands & nails. Need more time to assess its claims for scars, stretch marks & discolorations, and it could also use better packaging - it can be a bit messy.

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sixsignsofalex 16 Oct 2012
OK i am 17 and i use it for my stretch marks. I have pretty bad stretch marks on my sides, upper arms and lower stomach. bio oil took the color away in 7 days. within 20 they were almost gone and they were pretty severe. I have quite sensitive skin so that might be why they went quite fast. but it shows they work. if u have tougher skin u may see results a little bit longer but will still see them :) i use 1-2 drops per area and i still have 75% of my bottle left after a month :) about 40 uses and it's a very small bottle that cost £4.50!!! bio oil is great and i would advise to anyone.
Raahat 30 Aug 2012
I have been using Bio-Oil for the last 2 years and will probably continue to use it. I had discoloration problems, acne marks, and scars on my face. After 3 months, my skin looked clear and felt so smooth. Since then, I have never stopped using it. Its also a good moisturizer especially in winter. :-)
Curomi 25 Jul 2012
I had an allergic reaction to Bio Oil that started after two months of use; so ... careful :// c
PinkPink 13 Jul 2012
I tried this for uneven skin (hyper pigmentation), acne scarring and stretch marks for about a month, I used the entire bottle because I was using it pretty much all over and faithfully. Unfortunately, I didnt notice any difference. My skin is really resilient though and I am a fair skinned african american and my skin scars easily and very darkly. The only thing I've seen improve the appearance of my scars is Mederma. Its so commercial, I know, but it worked wonders for my deepest scars only after 2 weeks I could see a dramatic difference. I've tried a lot of stuff, Meladerm, Lightening creams, Oils, Cocoa Butter etc. I hope this has helped :)
Philby 14 May 2012
I have been using Bio Oil for about 3 YEARS once a day on my face, i am a 38 year old man always in the sun, before i started using bio oil, i had a very freckly face, slight wrinkles around my eyes and a scar on my forehead, these have completely vanished and just last week i was asked for id when buying a bottle of wine. i look younger and my skin feels great. i love this product.
cindy donkor 14 Feb 2012
i believe is a gud oil
cindy donkor 14 Feb 2012
can i put some of the oil in my body cream, i want to know before i use it as cream
mike386 27 Dec 2011
This product is the best for anti-aging
Angel Wings 6 Sep 2011
So exited about this product, I just got it & reading all the positive testimonials about how great it has worked for many of you out there, has me full of hope for it to also work for me. I have some stretch-marks, little aging skin areas & uneven skin tones. I will give it the 90-days to see what awesome changes happen for me. :)
Magpiegravy 10 Aug 2011
I have been using bio oil on my 5yr old daughter who had very bad uneven skin tone on both legs for over a year now! We have tried all sorts of creams including steroids to try clear it up but nothing worked! However, after only 3 or 4 weeks of bio oil she is like a different girl! We try to put it on twice a day but sometimes it just get done once but it is really working! :) she is not completely clear but I believe a few more weeks of oil will do, somehow I think there will always be bio oil in my house!
ms.boyd 28 Mar 2011
i have no reason to lie to a bunch of strangers...bio oil is excellent,i first began using it on a 3rd degree burn on my wrist that has disappeared almost,knowone can see it but me but its only because i know it was there, but because it was working so well i began using it on my face and hands and the elasticity is remarkable...i have a glow and im always getting compliments on how nice my skin is..it is a little pricey but worth it..much cheaper than derma peel or the dermatoligist..try it! im on my second bottle..and if your wondering,im am a light skinned african american.
Bagochic Kerry 21 Mar 2011
Just started using Bio Oil about a day it has my skin feeling soft already, the smell is great and I am looking forward to seeing wonderful results!
Harare 29 Nov 2010
am very happy with bio oil it really works. i have a hypertrophic scar on my leg and have been applying bio oil with a cotton wool . the results are amazing i have used many products before this is the one for me. i love it
Janem 24 Nov 2010
I have been using Bio-Oil for over 3 months now for a very bad scar on my thigh. I have noticed a difference as it is now not quite so dark. I also use it on my face. Like some of the other users, I have to remember to use it regularly, i.e. twice a day. It is expensive, but let's face it, it goes a LONG way. I think a lot of people expect instant results with products. Patience is of the essence!
kaknab 31 Aug 2010
I just bought bio oil of 125ml bottle. hv been using for 1 week, I found it very amazing, make my skin supple and moist. Im 54, with a bit of wrinkle below my eyes. with my acne scars on my cheeks. will keep u updated of my progress. to me its not very expensive, and hope will improve my skin problem.
3979anon 18 Aug 2010
I used bio-oil after surgery for breast cancer. Once the scar healed I used bio-oil 1-2 times per day. Also used it on my face when I was going through chemotherapy as my skin was especially dry. It worked a treat. I then went through radiation therapy and used bio-oil on my breast and face. They were surprised with the results with my breast. Apparently when you get towards the end of radiation therapy your skin tends to split and peel. Had none of this. They kept thinking it was going to happen but it didn't. :) Still using it on my face now and may need to reduce as using it every day. Might need to use less but I think it is a fantastic product.
Tagalong 27 Jul 2010
My mother left the nursing home on June 26 and came to live with me. She is 95 and has very thin skin. I was in the drug store searching for products to hydrate her skin. I purchased the bio oil. There was a great deal of discoloration on her arms. I've been using the bio oil on her for three weeks and there is noticable reduction in the discoloration and scaly patches on her arms. I'm a believer in your product.
turley 31 Jan 2010
I had a very bad burn scar on my wrist. It left a large white prominent white area. I have been using bio oil on this for 12months, it is hardly visable now. Have been using bio oil on my face and neck for sun damage after playing tennis for many years without protection, it have even out my skin tone again, not 100%, but it is helping.
margaret1942 23 Dec 2009
I have been using Bio Oil for about three months and it has done wonders for me. I had several little skin colored tag moles around my eyes and they are gone completely now. It has also helped with the dryness and flakiness of my skin. I am sold on it. It is all I use now--morning and night.
khizi123 11 Oct 2009
Tchanielle, how did you mix shea and cocoa butter with bio oil to lighten your stetch marks. Please help. Thank you. Khizi
DDD 4 Sep 2009
I think this is great i had small operation on my leg to remove a cyst the doc. told me it would only leave an ugly puckered scar and not to have this done i used this oil on it 1 week after op and its gone cant see any sign of my scar ;)
Miss W (unregistered guest) 23 Aug 2009
Hello, Started Bil-oil about one week ago for blotches remaining from acne, and they are already fading! Thought I was imagining things at first, but got feedback today from the number 1 fan...the fiance! :-) According to him, "the black marks in your face are going away...whatever you're doing, keep it up." I'm sold!
Nancy1111111111111111111 (unregistered guest) 19 Aug 2009
I have been using as a daily moisturizer, and love the way it hydrates my skin, not sure yet if it's causing a few breakouts though. They could be from other sources as well? Also I had an acne scar (the reason I bought Bio-Oil in the first place) that I thought would never go away but it is almost gone! :-) I went back to Olay (the cheaper kind) the past few days and really missed the hydrated feeling I got from Bio-Oil so now I've gone back to it. I'm pretty sure I will love it even more in the winter.
ya 11 Aug 2009
i've used this product to vanish my scars. it works well however it takes too long time. anyway it still a great product especially as a mosturizer my skin feels more smooth and i very love it.
ilham from Malaysia (unregistered guest) 6 Aug 2009
erm i've a giant black scar on my cheek since 2 months ago...does BIO-OIL can lighten my scar immediately...because i accidentally pop my pimples and it's swelling......after that it's turn to the red..colours..and then,,it's turns to ugly black scars until now...please....did.i've..chance to clear my scar..i fell so embarassment until now..and i don't tried to use thiz product before..does it helps//////

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