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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
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Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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November 18, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
Takes a long time to work and increases the severity of acne due to how oily it is
I think it's good as a moisturizer or on stretchmarks but I wouldn't recomend as a scar treatment whilst acne is a still a problem. It clog's pores and made my spots so much worse. I'm finishing off the bottle by using it on my hands and arms but I won't be buiyng it again.
July 20, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It is a really good moisturizer, and really does work on reducing acne scars and stretch marks! It evens out skin tone and gives a nice glow! Boi-oil + Roaccutane = nice skin for Tom :)
Cons:
Does take a while, a good couple of months!
Yeah tis some good shizzle!
May 4, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
It smells really bad, and is expensive.
I've been using this for 2-3 weeks now and my skin already looks smoother. I see minimal fading on my acne scars, but it's understandable seeing as most of my scars are 4 to 8 years old. I expect to bee using this for about a year, but it's totally worth the rest of my life. Also, I've been using it on my cheeks only and have had no pimples in that area since. I'm 22 and still get the occasional pimple, but it seems that this sort of prevents acne. I've only gotten a few pimples on my chin and forehead. Good product.
September 13, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Not really understanding the bad reviews
Love this stuff! Was an impulse buy at Walmart. Heard lots of good stuff about this so I just gave it a go. Two drops is enough for the entire face and it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy feel. Put some on before bed and woke up to my redness soothed and some big red zits smaller, no clogged pores either. Been using it for about 3 days and I love it! Really helping my redness. The only thing I don't like about this is the smell and packaging. Wish it came with a dropper rather than the thing it has.
February 20, 2018
Hi! I was wondering if you use it in the morning too as a moisturizer or just at night? Thank you 😊
January 10, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Moisturizes
Reduces/eliminates red marks from old acne
Heals skin
Not too expensive
Anti inflammatory
Noncomedogenic
Cons:
not one con!
I love emu oil so much it has completely healed my skin from old acne marks from when I was breaking out. It keeps my skin more moisturized while using BPO daily. I love it. Want to know more read my blog entry about emu oil [link removed]
May 31, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Smells good
Improvement on scars is seen within days
Fairly cheap
Cons:
A bit too oily
It's easy to use too much
I have three acne scars on my nose, and they're only about a month old. I bought Bio-Oil a long time ago, but never used it as I thought it would break me out because I have oily skin. These three scars were really bugging me though, so I decided to try applying the Bio-Oil for a while to see if it would work. I've been using it for about a week now, applying it one or two times a day, and one of the scars has almost completely faded. The two others are getting there, slowly but surely. Although it may be a bit oily, it doesn't really bother me because I'm only using it on my nose when I'm at home and it hasn't given me any pimples so far. This is something you should definitely try out!
November 28, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
none for me.
Cons:
this stuff dried my skin out so harshly it hurt. i do have dry skin to begin with.
i did not see any improvement in old scars and new scars formed thickened skin, which is something i have never experienced before. i do not recommend this to people with dry skin.
October 16, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Works quickly for moisturizing, smells good, protects your skin, does make your skin look and feel healthier and younger! I seem to wash dishes 3x a day, my hands were a mess! With Bio Oil, they looked 10 years younger in a matter of days!!!
Cons:
It is oily, hence the name Bio Oil, but soaks in quickly!
It didn't seem to help my stretch marks, (yet) but it did make my skin feel better. My skin would actually hurt sometimes, from my stretch marks or from my hands always being wet then drying them off then wetting them again with house work, and winter coming! I cut my finger to the bone about a month ago, and as soon as the wound closed, I started using bio oil on my hands and within 2 weeks you can barely see a scar! It's really amazing. If nothing else, use it on your hands and arms, it's so incredible!
September 4, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Inexpensive, lasts for a long time and you only need a tiny amount each time, doesn't clog pores, very good for my skin, best anti-aging product.
Cons:
None.
This is the best anti-aging product ever. I have been using this product on my face morning & night for the past 5 years and my skin is better than it was before I started using it (i'm 33 years old and my skin is better than it was in my early - mid twenties!). I used to have terrible blotchy skin with acne on my cheeks & chin, dry flaky patches of skin and uneven skin tone and nothing would help. Ever since using bio-oil my skin has been almost perfect! No more break-outs, no more dry patches and constant compliments on how I have such good youthful skin! I will continue to use this product probably forever. It doesn't really do anything for my stretchmarks but is fantastic for my face & also the backs of my hands. Highly recommended.
July 14, 2007
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Softer skin; heals the skin deep better than anything I've seen. Also great for surgery scars and eczema.
Cons:
The worst thing is that it is a bit oily when you first apply, but this goes away as long as you rub in enough and apply sparingly; a little goes a long way (though this really isn't much of a con).
I've been using this for little over a month now and the results are nothing short of amazing. I'm 22 and had dry redness and some superficial brown marks from old acne (marks seem to linger on my skin for like 2 years or so). However, within a week the redness was mostly gone and by week 3 about 60 % of these discoloration's were barely noticeable. Everyone should try this; I've told so many people about this and they all--that's right, every single one of them--said they will not be without this stuff. Now I can't vouch for how this works on recurring acne skin, but it surely does not increase acne in any way. If anything, it replenishes and moisturizing the skin making the skin more healthy and this alone should help acne or at-least make it appear far more manageable. Emu-oil is the best product I've ever used (and I've used lots of them). Buy it and you'll see.
Pros:
Lasts a long time, easy to get hold of, good as a moisturizer