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March 11, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
It broke me out badly.
I was fortunate to grow up with no acne. However, I have uneven skin tone and was told that biooil would help even out my skin tone. When I started using it everything was fine, I loved the smell and liked the way my skin looked in the morning. After a while i started to break out on my checks and I didn't want to belive it was the oil. However, I normally do not break out...so after a month of use I an forced to belive it's the oil. I am upset now b/c not only am I breaking out by the oil, but now I have ance scar marks that i have to get rid of on my checks. No more biooil for me!!!!
December 8, 2010
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
- reduced acne scarring
- helps reduce wrinkles (if you are older individual)
Cons:
- sticky after you apply to your face
- acne scar reduced after using for 1 month
- sometimes caused me to breakout, or caused skin redness if i applied too much therefore need to apply very sparingly
- tugs skins as if I got "mini botox" in a small small way (this is a pro if you have wrinkles, but im still in my 20s so if you dont have wrinkles you need to make sure to moisturize skin!!)
- this product causes your skin cells to turnover so it basically is trying to get all of the dirt and dead cells to resurface in order to have new skins cell to form so you get rid of scarring - need to apply for weeks (over 1 month to notice some fading of acne and 2 months to see drastic fading where scars are almost gone then).. but got rid of my acne scars completely - tugs my skin a bit so it looks as if i got like small strings pulling my skin in a botox kindof a way - apply only at night
August 14, 2010
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
-reduces hyperpigmentation
-reduces pimples, somewhat
Cons:
-not sold in australia (had to order from the US)
-smells bad
-sticky
-initial burining sensation
-itching
if you're looking for a product that reduces hyperpigmentation, then this is your best bet. M2 simply delivers what it states. the first time i used this, it burned...alot. it says on the bottle that you might get a slight "tingling sensation"...yeah right. after some further, lighter applications i really did notice dramatic differences with my hyperpigmentaion. as for treating pimples, this isn't the best thing out there so i found that alternating with differin worked really well for me (just a note; don't use both at the same time). furthermore, it does nothing to prevent or treat cystic acne. i didn't start my routine with M2, i probably introduced it about 1 month after using differin every night, and i think that was a good move since it's not great with active acne. also, i didn't find any sort of purging effects when using M2. the real bottom line is, if you want results and don't mind the inconveniences, then M2 is for you.
July 18, 2010
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Helps clearing the scars and prevents break outs. It will reduce a bump immediately.
Cons:
A little sticky, and might irritate the skin initially. It got better with time, no more irritation for me.
Like any other acne Victim I have been trying out everything and anything that you can use for
Acne. I was just tired of everything. One thing I want to tell you guys is Just one product will not control your acne completely. Combination is a must, from my experience and research. Right now my regimen is morning: 1. wash face with Biore deep cleaning. face wash with steam activated beads.
2. Use differin on entire face
3.wait for 1/2 hour before any type of makeup Spironolactone 50mg at lunch once I am home in evening
1.Wash my face with acne.org Cleanser
2. Mama M2 Lotion Spironolactone 50mg at dinner My diet is free from Caffeine, chocolate and cows milk. substitute for cows milk for me is Almond milk (yum yum)
I do crave chocolates but I do end up getting a spot eventually if I have them. PS. I use 100% Aleo vera as my moisturizer and sometimes Acne.org moisturizer as well.
Depends which one is on hand. At present 99% acne free.
April 1, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
fades your scars and generally makes your skin look nice - my skins not been this good in years.
cheap and a bottle lasts you for ages!
Cons:
it does take quite a while to absorb into your skin, i know a few people have said they could wear it into makeup, but for me, i think it would just make my skin look greasy.
I bought this just after christmas this year, the first time i tried it on my face it broke out in spots quite badly. When I started using it again a month ago I did get a few spots at first, but since they went away I havn't had any more - I think my skins just got used to the oil. After reading some reviews I expected to hardly notice any differences, but was really suprised at how fast this is working. I put it on every evening, and then at night again before I go to bed. Often I exfoliate first before putting it on, I think this makes a big difference.
October 28, 2008
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
Was very surprised by the effect it had in only one week. Takes the redness away. The bumps has gone down a little. Brightens face. Not bad for the price. You can use as a mask or spot treatment. I do both.
Cons:
Messy. The texture is clay and grit mixed.
I would use it for the price. It does not hurt to try. Remember this is only week one so I will report back and let you know what happens in a month.
March 22, 2015
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Not that good at all
I used it on small scar caused by rubbing rash'.it was hopeless didn't work at all'.used it solidly for a month to 6 weeks
December 5, 2015
The information provided with the bio-oil suggests that it may only work for recent scarring and if it will work, you need to use it for at least 3 months twice a day, morning and night. Maybe try a more dedicated usage and seek advice on whether anything will work with your scars. Speaking from experience.
September 19, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Bio Oil Experience
Pros:
Moisturizing
Smells Good
Does not clog pores
Cons:
Expensive
Can get greasy if you use too much
Mineral Oil (If you're allergic)
Honestly, I was afraid this product would cause more acne for me but it hasn't. I see new scars healing really fast although I haven't noticed a huge improvement in old ones. It does sink into my skin relatively fast, and I use it as a moisturizer since it's so moisturizing I don't need my old one. Some people don't like the mineral oil, but I've done a lot of research on mineral oil and it's actually really good for scars and skin. Also, it has a comedogenic rating of like 0. If anything in Bio Oil is going to break you out, it's going to be Soybean Oil with a comedogenic rating of 3. Anyways, I haven't had any acne from the product and have noticed more even skin tone in general. Even if it doesn't work as a scar fading oil, it works great as a moisturizer.
March 22, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Fades red marks, scars
Gives skin an overall shine
Great moisturizer
Cons:
Looks greasy when you have a lot on, not a big problem though
Works great for me! Have used it for about 3 months and have seen great results. For those of you who believe that Emu Oil can clog pores I have researched it and it does not. "But since it is oil, won't it clog my pores? Not emu oil. The Department of Dermatology, at University of Texas Medical School, showed that emu oil in concentrations of up to 100% is non-comedogenic (will not clog pores). This is one reason it is so popular in cosmetic applications."
June 6, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Helps scars fade faster
Cons:
Quite pricey, not dramatic
It does help, without it, my pigmented scars would take about 6 weeks to fade, with it, about 2 :) When I apply it, it looks oily on my skin for a while, but it is absored pretty quickly and well.
Pros:
Smells Good.