199 replies to this topic

[ntrino]

Anyone got a response to the info in the link I'm about to post? Was reading this thread and nosing around in google trying to decide whether to use Bio Oil.

I have very dry skin and some stubborn red marks I'd like to be rid of.

Anyway, let me know if you think this guys warnings are worthy of consideration, or if you have any counter-points to what he says.

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Truth-about-Bio-Oil

ntrino

[New kiD]

Hmmm i tried this with red marks. Did nothing, just made my skin very oily, bringing up more spots.

[NEGATIVE CREEP]

i looked everywhere for this bio oil stuff at cvs and couldnt find it

[NEGATIVE CREEP]

oh yeah i forgot to mention we dont have a walgreens around here

[mizz_bebe]

i was using this for my acne scars a while ago then stopped because i wasnt sure if it was non acnegenic..but ive become desperate and i also found that it is non acnegenic/comedogenic so im using it again hopefully it works..ive read some testimonials and apparently its worked for peoples acne scarss i hope it works for me

[Scars suck]

I tried Bio Oil...it was crap!

NEVER think you're nothing. Never cry at night over not being PRETTY ENOUGH. Never tell yourself you'll never be good enough. Because to SOMEONE, you're everything. To someone, you're gorgeous. To someone, you are the WORLD.

VERY TRUEEEE

[Kimmy_Cup]

I've been using skindID for 2 months and 1 week and I started using bio-oil on my second week of using skindID because it dried my skin like hella bad. SkinID uses mostly benzoyl peroxide so that's probably one reason why my skin started flaking. Plus, it didn't come with a moisturizer. But I'm glad I decided to use bio oil and continued using skinID because, although my skin still has a lot of scars (that's because my acne was ridiculous! IT was all over my cheeks and horrible), it has greatly improved. If you don't believe me then check out my pictures which I update every saturday to show my improvements. I say try bio-oil and if it doesnt work then look for something else. I know how irritating that sounds, but it's true. You won't get anywhere if you don't try.

[StriderHien]

hey guys ive been using bio oil for about 2 months for scars, uneven skin tone, dry skin, etc and it has been helping!

My only concern is sun exposure. it takes forever for the oil to blend into the skin. therefore i skip on the sunscreen. can anyone recommend a good sunscreen for sensitive skin that can be applied decently after using bio oil, even if it hasn't completely dried up yet?

[Black Beaute]

Bio Oil is highly overrated. I used it and it burned my skin really bad.

[pink_cross]

FYI Here is the ingredient list for Bio Oil:

Ingredients
Contains: Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lavandula Angustifolia, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Calendula Officinalis, Helianthus Annuus, Glycine Soja, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Cl26100

worth noting - Sage skincare gives Isopropyl Myristate the highest skin clogging 5/5 rating and 3/5 irritancy rating

I believe it. Before I started using Bio-Oil I was clear (but still recovering). After using it twice a day for a couple days, I started getting tiny pimples. I mixed it in with Clindoxyl to make application smoother and it def improved tone and softened my face. I used two drops and looked matte (less greasy looking than jojoba). Thought it was great for a bit, but triggered breakouts.

[intodream]

I am using Bio-Oil for 3 days now; its too early to evaluate anything yet but so far so good (no breakouts).

[scatty_cat]

I use bio oil and it works a treat! BUT if you still have little sots or mild acne due to the oil it will aggravate it and you will break out. only use it on flat skin otherwise you will regret it

[TLuV]

I've been using Bio-Oil for about 1 1/2 months now and I love it! I don't usually write blogs but I registered to acne.org just to write about this product.

A little background....

I've been an acne sufferer for about 8 years. My acne was mild all through high school and on to my early 20's. When I was about 22, for some strange reason, it started to get really bad. Big, cystic, terrible, scar creating zits. I was traveling around the world at the time and didn't really do much to help it, so I just covered it up as well as I could. Once I got settled last year I was on a mission. Nothing was going to stand in my way of beating this ailment called acne! I read article after article trying to find a cheap quick fix. It was all so confusing and contradicting. Supplements, creams, diets, cosmetic procedures, and they all said bad things about one another. Where do you start? What do you choose?

So I decided to try the process of elimination theory. I had tried various creams in the past with little luck so this time around I went with the supplements. They were expensive, and I saw no results after 2 months. I threw them away. The next treatment that made to most sense to me was the balanced diet with plenty of exercise. I figured even it didn't clear my acne and least I'd be healthy. My acne started to clear slowly but I got impatient, so I cracked and went with Proactive. I also threw out my old chemical infused make-up and replaced it with an all natural organic mineral foundation. I have to say my face hasn't looked this good in 8 years. I have virtually no acne! The combination of Proactive, mineral make-up (has to contain NO Bismuth Oxychloride) and a healthy lifestyle has changed my life.

Back to the original point...

Now that my acne has cleared I had to find a product that would even out my skin tone and help reduce my acne scars. Not only that but I needed a product that would return some of the moisture being stripped away from my face by my cleansing routine. Now that I'm 24 I need no help increasing the process of aging and dry skin does exactly that. This is where Bio-Oil comes in! It has made my skin softer, younger looking and the best part it doesn't make me break out! The few pitted scars are fading and the post inflammatory discoloration (red acne spot) are diminishing before my eyes. Highly recommended, awesome product!

I hope my story has helped some my fellow acne sufferers. It may seem like an uphill battle but don't give up! There is a cure out there for everyone and I wish you all the luck in finding it. keep smiling

T

[thunder-storm]

FYI Here is the ingredient list for Bio Oil:

Ingredients
Contains: Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lavandula Angustifolia, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Calendula Officinalis, Helianthus Annuus, Glycine Soja, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Cl26100

worth noting - Sage skincare gives Isopropyl Myristate the highest skin clogging 5/5 rating and 3/5 irritancy rating

HAHAHHA sorry can i just say i think people who try and quote the ingredient list and say 'oh no its terrible dont use it it has this and this in it' look at the number of people that have been using it for scars??? its helped them. Plus if you check out the Bio oil website, under medical trials its now been certified as non-acnegenic (meaning it does not clog pores)

I wouldnt be so skeptical about everything. Yeah its good to find out if things are good or bad for your skin from other peoples experiences but just pointing out an ingredient and then saying its terrible is pretty lame. Give it a go and then give your views on it, having tried it yourself.