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Moderate Response
49%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
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January 8, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Cons:
feels oily when applying
no immediate results
I've used this oil every night for about a year. At first, I didn't see much of a difference but I persisted. It really paid off. I can't say it does miracles, because I do still get pimples (because of hormones). However, this oil has done SO MUCH for skin. It hydrates better than any cream, and even if it does feel oily, it's a natural oil that's GOOD for your skin. My scars have slowly faded, and my skin is just overall healthier. I recommend this to everyone.
March 26, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Doesn't make face look greasy
Can apply under make up
Evens out skintone
Cons:
Made me break out on my chin
Clogged pores
Didnt make acne scars go away
I used it every morning and night just like I read in the directions for a month. I know you're suppose to use it for a minimum of 3 months but it started making me break out on my chin after 2 weeks. In the beganning I felt like it was working , evening out my skintone . But I recently stopped using it like 2 days ago . Everyone has different skin, so it might work for someone else.
December 19, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Not pore clogging
Gentle even for sensitive skin
Easily absorbed into skin
Hydrating for dry skin
Cons:
Might take time before seeing the benefits of the oil (give at least two weeks)
I bought mine from ebay from a top rated seller. I didn't have any expectations for this product but bought it anyway since I read so many raves about this product on acne and since it wasn't that expensive. I'm so glad I gave in into the hype. I have really oily T zone and I was skeptical about applying an oil onto my face. This didn't clog my pores and actually made my skin less oily. I have been using this for about two weeks and so far I like what I'm seeing. I heard this does a great job on acne scars as well but I haven't seen too major of an improvement so we will see in another couple of weeks. Definitely try this product it wouldn't hurt!! Since this isn't a cure-all product, don't subsitute this product for your normal acne-treatments. Good luck ppl!
September 20, 2011
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
Works!
Cons:
Can make your skin feel taut after applying, and i didnt want to put moisturiser over the top
Its Also expensive in the UK
Within only a few days and i could see the difference, its an absolue godsend.
March 2, 2011
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
Cheap.
Cons:
Pretty goopy.
I had been fighting with my red marks for a long time and this product seems to work pretty well. I didn't use this alone, however. I used other products that also help with red marks but this pretty much sealed the deal. Along with the green tea St. Ives scrub (which reduces redness) and using Noxzea Deep Cleansing Cream (it's a face wash) as a mask, it's been very effective. I'd like to make a note that if you use this for let's say, three days in a row, you'll get a little white head but that's better than getting a huge red pimple. It can give you pimples but you NEED to use it in moderation. By that, I mean about 2 times a week. That's how long i've done it and i haven't broken out either. I'd recommend you leave it one for about 12 minutes then rinse off with cold water. I do recommend picking up the green tea st. ives scrub and the noxzema deep cleansing cream along with this to help with red marks.
January 3, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Fades scars
my dermatologists made me use it because she said it was the best thing for my red acne marks
Cons:
Makes you break out (not worth it)
very greasy, made me feel like a burger, lol
Takes a week to see results (worth it)
It works, don't give up on it.
June 8, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
works pretty good so far doesnt bother me at all and its not oily like i keep reading u only needed a little
Cons:
its kinda expensive at walgreens
it makes my skin feel really good i put after i get out the shower whille me pures are still open and it works really good on my pregnant tummy.
June 7, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
None for acne
Cons:
- Made my face super oily.. Well it is oil.
- Made me break out
- Did not do anything for acne scars
It doesn't do anything for acne or acne scars, if anything just makes it worse. BUT one thing I use it for is stretch marks. I used it everyday, sometimes twice a day if I had the time. I didnt just apply it to the troubled areas, but I massaged it in for a few minutes, sometimes even the whole time Im on the phone with my boyfriend! (which is a long time). It works better that way. There are AWESOME results for that. Now Im not so iffy about wearing shorts or skirts :)
December 3, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
This is a great solution to get rid of acne scars. It works great on oily skin. I am not sure, how good it is for dry skin.
Cons:
Skin gets somewhat flaky. You need wash you skin with plain water by rubbing it to get the flakiness out. Also apply moisturizer on those areas.
Its the best solution for acne scars, I came across so far. Its very cheap and less risky compared to lasers or chemical peels or other scar removal techniques.
October 18, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Super soft skin, helped reduce inflammation, long lasting effects
Cons:
None
I just started using emu oil, and I am quite pleased! I am 37 years old, and had always had beautiful skin until I had kids.... now I have what they call "adult acne" (!?) I've also noticed that the older I get, the more dry my skin becomes. But with emu oil, I apply it at night ( around 8pm ) and well into the next day ( it's around 1:30pm) my skin feels super soft, and NOT AT ALL oily.
And it doesn't aggravate my "adult acne". In fact, they seem to be getting smaller, and less irritated. I also like how it soothes and diminishes the red splotches I get on my face after I take a shower. I realize that this product may not work for everyone, but I am definitely pleased.
I buy emu oil that is Triple-Distilled and Molecularly Distilled, so it is less oily, less thick, and not smelly. It is a little more expensive, but well worth it! A small bottle lasts a few months, because a little DOES go a long way!! I wish I had known about this product sooner!! :)
Pros:
hydrating
fades scars
balances complexion
immediately alleviates scabs