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January 27, 2008
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Cons:
I used it frequently per day so this might be the reason, it did dry my face out a little so use a moisterizer. I also don't know if shaving my face was another factor. I have very sensitive skin and anything makes me break out.
The product works very nice and cleared up my face from acne, use a moisterizer with this product that contains SPF to protect your face when you are out in the sun or overcast to protect it. I used with microdermabrasion and did not have any problems it is a very good product and does just what is says bleaches worn or lightly scared skin.
April 6, 2016
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
NOPE. BUT...it could have been my fault actually.
NOPE. I had such high hopes for this product as it was recommended by the queen herself, Kim Kardashian. However, it's always hard for me to remember that a lot of people making recommendations don't have the multiple prescriptions & 2 accutane round sensitive skin that I have. Now, I put this on lightly one night before bed. Woke up the next morning nothing. But I figured don't rush it. I put it on again later in the week, and again later, in varying intervals, but no more than about 3 times per week. I did this for 3 weeks and saw some improvement. That little glimmer of improvement lead me to SLATHER IT ON in large quantities every night before bed. By day 3 in a row of this I woke up with genuinely the worst breakout I had seen in years. Literal years. 3 days of a lot of bio oil took 2 weeks to clear up. I read a lot about it and it seems that while most ingredients work fine with sensitive skin, a few remaining ones can exasperate it and cause irritation, reaction, etc. I referred to my breakout as an allergic reaction to my boyfriend and honesty because of the severity I think it can be considered that. Will I use Bio-Oil again? No definitely not I am truly traumatized and think that natural oils will provide as much gratification as Bio-Oil did. Genuinely. However, did I misuse this product? FOR SURE. If you have sensitive skin that is dull/dry rather than sensitive/acne-prone then I say go for it (but obviously in the appropriate amount.)
May 4, 2016
Yeah you're supposed to use it thinly day and night for 3 months for it to have its full effect. Because of the long repair process involved with healing scar tissue, you won't see an effect on your skin for a few weeks :)
June 12, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
every other day facial use
Like everyone else, this product is great for bodily remedies, such as lightening or clearing body scars, however it works differently for facial use. I've been using this product for years and it's best to only use this as a facial moisturizer every three days, or four for sensitive skins. And before you apply it, damp your skin with water, then apply the oil lightly(maybe a drop or two).
December 19, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Breaks out face, pretty good on body
Pros:
helps body area
smell is good, but honestly thats not what your buying it for
price is awesome is you have nice job.
Cons:
bad on face
not good for acne prone skin
Ok, not going to lie, but here is my opinion about this product. My face was healed and I was like Yay! I am now going to work on my hyper-pigmentation. So, I read the reviews, which was very helpful and I should of listen to some. It was awesome for the first day, so I applied it the next day still scare that i was going to break out. Day two in using it , I was still flawless. It was day three... I got little zit and a big ass pimple on my right cheek. I was like hooray, my nightmare reappeared. I was mad, but I kinda knew what i was getting into. So, listen to this comment, which I should of done. But I also have acne on my back. I took a bath and used half of the bottle into the tub. And wow , it kinda improved my skin and hyper pigmentation to my back area. so no face, yes on body.
April 29, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
-Moisturizing
-Fades acne marks
-Evens out skin tone
-Gives you a bit of a glow
Cons:
-Expensive
-Slow working
-Clogs pores
I used this for around a year in order to fade my existing acne scars. It did fade the scars, but it took a long time. For me it was worth it. However, after the scars faded from the apples of my cheeks, I notices my pores were quite visible and clogged. I stopped putting on bio oil and continued with my regular face wash, my pores shrunk. Now I only put bio oil on my problem areas or when my skin is really dry.
I also only use it at night because it doesn't absorb right away and is too oily when I have to go out during the day. WARNING: If you have recently popped a zit, do NOT put bio oil over top of the mark. The bottle warns you not to as well. If you do, there will be a whitehead there in the morning.
February 26, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Helps dry skin, evens out skin tone, seems oily but once it soaks into the skin it does not leave an oily feel.
Cons:
Container does squirt out too much if you squeeze the bottle.
I had a scar from shingles on my face and by using bio oil daily the scar is now GONE!!! It's the only product that worked to get rid of the scar. Also in the winter, around my nose used to get so dry and scaly. Again by using Bio Oil daily, this problem no longer exists. Both problems are gone and my skin looks great! I love this product and would recommend it to everyone to at lest give it a try.
December 15, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Softens skin
Works
Smells good
Cons:
Container lets too much out at once
So I got this for the scar on my neck. I had a birthmark, but I got it cut off, and the stitches left me a big dark scar. I tried Bio oil, and it works very well. It makes my neck very soft, smells great, and takes tthe scars appearance away. My only complaint is that the bottle lets a lot out, and I accidentally poured quite a bit all over me :p
December 4, 2010
Product used: Origins (Brighter By Nature)
Pros:
Unbelievable results.
Cons:
Very expensive.
This item is astounding. I have added it to my regime (mega mushroom facial cleanser, occasional ex foliation and vitamin b5 and garlic) in the slight hope it would help my hiperpigmentation and scaring. I've been using for around a week and my skin is just completely different. My confidence is sky high, and my scars have faded so much I've just been staring in the mirror in awe. I moisturise a hell of a lot which I always used to think would break me out but now I'm convinced it's what keeps my skin clear. I don't know what to say really, the price tag is huge but two pumps adequately covers my face and if it continues to work as it has, well then I might just cry.
If you have pigmentation then just give it a go, seriously you will love yourself for it.
( £ not $)
February 1, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Fantastic as a moisturizer, only very little needed, leaves skin smooth
Cons:
Doesn't necessarily help with acne or evening skin tone
I've always had extreme amounts of trouble finding a good facial moisturizer. Most moisturizers that I used in the past would feel like it just sat on the surface of my skin and sometimes even cause me to break out but Bio Oil has worked wonders for me. You only need to use VERY LITTLE OF IT. I really think that people are having problems with Bio Oil because they're using way too much. To cover your face, you only need maybe 3-4 drops, that's it! Any more and you'll definitely feel oily all over.
April 24, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
I broke out overnight
After reading quite mixed reviews of this product I decided to give it a go just to see how it reacted to my skin. I have some residual marks and hyper pigmentation on my face as well as some old chicken pox scars that I thought this could also help with. I have combination skin and whilst my T zone isn't very oily it is compared to my cheeks which can get quite dry. I applied this at night after I washed my face as usual and when I woke up in the morning my cheeks felt super smooth and hydrated however when I looked in the mirror I realised I had several new spots across my forehead and around my nose. I haven't had a breakout like this in over a year so I instantly knew the bio-oil was the cause and I haven't used it since. my skin is starting to calm down again but it will be a while till its back to the way it was before.
Pros:
(Guy) I noticed it cleared new and light scaring caused from acne or picking at acne which causes scars. If you leave on more than 1 hour or forget it can clog pores so 1 hour recommended is posted for a reason :). The little bottle last forever.