Over the years, my feelings on stretch marks have changed significantly. When I was younger, I was grossed out by them and wanted to get rid of them in any way possible , but over time I came to embrace my stretch marks.
A couple of months ago, I read about Bio-Oil , a clinically-proven and dermatologist-recommended product for scars and stretch marks, and was intrigued. I love a good beauty experiment so I was curious to see how Bio-Oil would tackle both my older and newer stretch marks.
The oil definitely rubs in nicely, for starters, and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth. Since I started using it in the summer while wearing shorts, I typically waited a bit before sitting down on the couch, as I would with any oil-based product. Since it spreads so easily, all you need is a little bit each time you apply Bio-Oil , which means it lasts and lasts.
The oil is light and scent-free, too, so no need to worry about pungent smells! In the same vein as fading stretch marks, Bio-Oil will nourish the skin around a scar to help reduce the appearance of that too. Bio-Oil can be used on the face , too, and is particularly effective on skin that has faced acne in the past. In fact, a study at Peking University, Beijing found that 84 percent of the trial's subjects experienced an improvement in the overall condition of their acne scars and more than 90 percent experienced an improvement in scar color after using Bio-Oil twice a day for 10 weeks.
If you've got any patches of hyperpigmentation on your body or face, you'll find the vitamin A in Bio-Oil works wonders to level out the skin tone to make the area look far more even. Full of natural plant oils, Bio-Oil is brilliant at simply nourishing the skin and thankfully is pretty light, so it doesn't leave behind any sticky residue. I also like to rub a little extra into my cuticles and any particularly dry areas of skin, like my elbows. Shop more of our favorite drugstore body products below:.
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Hayag explains that Bio-Oil is made of various vitamins and essential plant oils , including lavender oil, sunflower oil, and rosemary leaf oil. It also contains sunflower oil, "which is a great ingredient for the skin," she says. Rabach adds that Bio-Oil also contains purcellin, which is lighter than other oils and non-greasy. In fact, one of the oil ingredients is soybean oil, which is rich in several different fatty acids, according to Dr.
Fans of Bio-Oil's skincare oil know that the formula is geared heavily towards minimizing the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Quite gloriously, it may also do the same for acne scarring , even on the delicate skin of your face. So does it work? The formula contains high quantities of vitamin A which is the precursor to retinol along with vitamin E, both of which are widely known for their regenerative properties.
It all comes back to the blend of vitamins and botanical extracts which include calendula, rosemary, and chamomile found in Bio-Oil and their ability to replenish UV-damaged skin cells. Bio-Oil can also help with acne scarring and inflammation. The proof? Another clinical study done in found that the occlusivity level of Bio-Oil is very similar to the vernix caseosa, the viscous biofilm aka white stuff that protects the skin of babies while they're in the womb.
Occlusivity is the way in which a product can trap water and moisture in the deeper layers of the skin, acting as a barrier to prevent the rapid moisture loss that can lead to the cyclical nature of dryness. Rabach adds. But Dr. Nazarian warns that while Bio-Oil is wonderful for the skin because it offers antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, "it also contains a lot of botanical ingredients and may be somewhat irritating for people that have allergies or have sensitive skin.
Just like any product, some bodies may be more sensitive to it than others, so the experts recommend proceeding with caution if you have a known sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Nazarian, "but those who are acne-prone or who have sensitive skin should probably look elsewhere and limit Bio-Oil to neck-down body application.
Hayag adds that another important factor to consider is the fragrant components in essential oils. If you plan on adding this hydration station to your face routine, we would suggest applying it twice a day to clean skin. As far as amount, a few small drops will go a long way—just make sure to pat them in instead of rubbing for maximum absorption.
You can also use Bio-Oil after your moisturizer if you prefer oiling up after. All in all, we can definitely say that Bio-Oil is a key product to keep on your shelf. Whether it's for your body or your face, it's a glorious multitasking product. Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils.
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