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TRIED & TESTED
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This month, EL readers tested Bio-Oil, a specialist skincare oil
touted to improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and
uneven skin tone.
SOLUTION SCAR
ABOUT BIO-OIL
• In a proDERM 2010 clinical study of Bio-Oil for scars, 100 percent of subjects
recorded an improvement in eight weeks, and 90 percent of subjects said it
also helped reduce the appearence of skin pigmentation.
• It contains nourishing vitamins A and E, as well as chamomile extract and
calendula, lavender and rosemary oils.
SUFFERING FROM POST-
PREGNANCY STRETCH MARKS
I started using Bio-Oil a
couple of months ago
to try to tone down the
stretch marks from having had three rather
big children. I thought I’d have trouble
remembering to use it twice daily as
instructed, but I easily got into the habit. The
50ml is a convenient size, so I’ve even taken
it on holiday.
I found the oil non-greasy and easy to
apply. I’m not a fan of over-fragranced
products, and Bio-Oil really fit the bill in that
respect.
The results? After two and a half months,
my stretch marks are definitely not as
noticeable as they were, and I’ve started
wearing a bikini rather than a tankini.
Now I just need to work on toning those
tummy muscles!
Vanessa Spooner, British, Homemaker
ON A MISSION TO PREVENT
STRETCHMARKS DURING
PREGNANCY
Finding out I was pregnant
came as exciting news, but
pretty soon vanity reared
its ugly head. Could I do anything to stop
stretch marks appearing during pregnancy? For this reason, I started
using Bio-Oil at the start of my second trimester – I’d heard that it had
worked wonders for others in the same situation.
I applied the oil twice a day, as directed, and have had amazing results.
It’s made my skin supple and has given radiance to the areas applied.
I’ve also found that it works well as massage oil. The price point is good
too – you can use as much or as little as you like, without having to worry
about the expense.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this product. I’ll continue to
use it when my pregnancy is over, and see if it has any further effect on
my problem areas
Cassandra Burton, British, Middle-school teacher
KEEN TO REDUCE
EXISTING STRETCH MARKS
AND ACNE SCARS
I used Bio-Oil after my
daily shower, around
my hip areas and upper
thigh areas, on my stomach and on
some post-acne scar marks on my face.
I found the oil lightweight and non-
greasy after application. It was absorbed
easily and quickly into skin, with a
smooth finish. It has a slight perfume
which is pleasant and not overpowering.
The more recent facial scars and
stretch marks around the upper thighs
seem to have faded a bit after two and
a half months of constant use. My more
stubborn stretch marks around the hip
and stomach area that developed during
pregnancy haven’t changed much yet.
Overall, I’m pleased with the results
and will continue using Bio-Oil. I think
it’s a reasonably priced product, and
I’m happy I saw results in a fairly short
period of time.
Angel Merito, Singaporean, Homemaker
Bio-Oil retails at $15.50 for 60ml and
$25.90 for 125ml, and is available
at leading pharmacies, personal
care stores, selected hospitals and
department stores island-wide
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