Having made it's name in the market already I knew what to expect when my bottle of Bio Oil (www.bio-oil.com) arrived for review for www.mummynews.co.uk. A lot of my friends already use this miracle oil for weight loss, scars & un-even skin tone but I wanted to test it out on those pesky stretch marks!
Whats good about this product is a little oil really does go a long way. I started by adding a few drops to my baths, then slathering it over my belly, sides & back after I get out the shower/bath. After 3 weeks using it everyday I'm yet to find a single stretch mark...this might just be me being jammy (read LUCKY) but my skin is an amazingly soft & never itches like it did previously.
Bio‑Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin. Bio‑Oil has won 81 skincare awards and has become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 11 countries since its global launch in 2002.
Its advanced formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, also makes it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including aging skin and dehydrated skin. Bio Oil is formulated with the following all-natural ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil and Chamomile Oil. Bio Oil is a non-comedogenic (acnegenic), hypo-allergenic product that is suitable for use by individuals with sensitive skin.
HALF OF ALL NEW MUMS STRESS ABOUT STRETCH MARKS
Bio-Oil helps improve the appearance of stretch marks related to pregnancy
Pregnancy is a precious and pressing time for any new mum, and the changes the body goes through can be daunting. So, is it any wonder that half of women claim to be worried about stretch marks when pregnant?
Stretch marks can have a long and lasting effect, not only physically but mentally. 50% of women said that stretch marks affected their self-confidence and almost half said stretch marks affected the way they dressed.
During pregnancy the skin adapts by expanding and contracting, but sometimes it doesn’t have sufficient time to adjust. As the body expands faster than the skin covering it, the skin tears, resulting in a scar, which we know as a stretch mark. Although stretch marks are more visible towards the later trimesters of pregnancy, they start forming as soon as the belly begins to grow. By applying Bio-Oil from the first trimester twice daily throughout pregnancy, skin will remain well-hydrated and better able to stretch with growth.
The Bio-Oil formulation is designed to maximise the skin’s elasticity, helping to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. It combines some of the most important skincare ingredients including vitamin A and E with Calendula, Lavender, Rosemary and Chamomile oils, plus the unique revolutionary ingredient, PurCellin Oil™. PurCellin Oil™ is a breakthrough ingredient, which creates a dry non-greasy oil which ensures the ingredients are absorbed deep into the second layer of the skin, where they can provide targeted treatment.
Bio-Oil has become a household name, trusted by millions of people across the world, including many new mums. Amongst these fans there are an army of celebrity yummy mummy’s including; Helena Christensen, Charlotte Church, Sheree Murphy, Alison King, Kirsty Allsop, Tina O’Brien, Tess Daly, Denise Van Outen, Kym Marsh and Angela Griffin.
Alongside the revolutionary ingredient, PurCellin Oil™, Bio-Oil’s Key ingredients include:
- Vitamin A – helps improve the skin’s elasticity, texture and tone
- Vitamin E – The most widely used antioxidant in skincare products today, Vitamin E increases the moisture content of the epidermis, thereby making the skin softer, smoother and more supple. Vitamin E also assists in the maintenance of healthy-looking skin
- Calendula Oil – Calendula Officinalis, more commonly referred to as marigold, has been used for centuries as a natural antioxidant and has the ability to clarify and stimulates the growth of new skin cells
- Lavender Oil – Lavender oil is widely known for calming and soothing benefits
- Rosemary Oil – Rosemary oil helps to invigorate and it has a mild antiseptic capabilities and thus eases congestion, puffiness and swelling of the skin
- Chamomile Oil – Chamomile has a calming and soothing effect and is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin
Bio-Oil is preservative-free and is not tested on animals. Available from Boots, Superdrug,Tesco, Asda,Lloyds Pharmacy, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Savers, Bodycare, SemiChem,T J Hughes, Wilkinsons, and independent pharmacies nationwide. Also find out more at https://www.facebook.com/biooiluk
60ml rsp £8.95
125ml rsp £14.95
200ml resp £19.95
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