Good or Excellent Response
13%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
How to Get It
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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April 15, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
Very oily.
Tiny bit expensive
Perhaps I didn't use this religiously as I should have. Just found it so oily to use on a regular basis After reading these reviews, I would buy this again and start using on a regular basis.
I did use this on my face once to help with acne scaring and it didn't make me break out but I do have very dry skin. I more used this at night time as a moisturizer for my hands.
February 17, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
- Cheap
- Available in chemists, pharmacies..etc
Cons:
- Did not lighten scars
- Did nothing for stretch marks
- Oily
I used the entire bottle but it did not do anything for my scars or acne. I also experimented on my body stretch marks and it did nothing. It was gentle on my skin but just made it feel extra oily on my already extremely oily skin.
Good if you have dry or flaky skin.
January 27, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
cheap, easy to use, leaves you with softer skin, easy to get hold of.
Cons:
oily, takes ages for your skin to absorb the oil, makes spots and acne even worse
i wouldn't reccommend buying bio oil if you want to remove acne scars and any spots, because it makes it even worse! I used it for a week and my face is now covered in horrible spots. Im just gunna use the rest for my body! Never putting it by my face again ):
December 24, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
cheap, easy to get hold of, gave skin a nice dewy look
Cons:
very oily consistency,, makes your skin greasy
I bought this product because i had minor acne scars on my face, used it for about a month and a half, and at the beginning it did make my skin look nice and was an easy base for make up to be put on, about a month later my skin became horrendously congested! blackheads and little spots erupted all over my cheeks, and when i consulted a dermatologist she said it was because of the oil and that it was clogging my pores. so bottom line, unless you have really dry skin, do not use this, maybe use it on any scars on your body, but definitely not for face! try jojoba oil if you have dry skin on your face, works much better and is cheaper.
October 30, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
it probably works better on body scars than facial scars
Cons:
caused acne cysts
i initially purchased bio oil to rid the few acne scars i had. biggest mistake ever.. it caused even MORE acne! i went from having a small line of acne on my cheekbones, to full blown cystic acne all over both cheeks.. in places where i previously never even had a pimple. once i stopped using it, the acne cysts lessened in a few weeks, but i am now stuck with red little scars all over both cheeks.
September 22, 2009
Pros:
tones skin feels smooth
Cons:
cause horrible outbreaks
dont buy it it clogs pores and puts spots everywere
June 13, 2009
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Didn't work
After using this for over a month I have to say that this simply didn't work for me. Mostly I put it on once a day. One thing, these reviews are about at least two different products. I used the one from Britain that was rated best by one of the newspapers there. The other product people are reviewing can be picked up at local drugstores here in the US.
March 17, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Acts as a good moisturiser
Cons:
Not great with make-up, you have to be really patient, and ultimately made my skin much worse
After using bio-oil my skin was much more hydrated and moisturised, and it really helped with the flakiness of the skin. However after using it consistently for about a month it made my acne much much worse, and I'm still trying to get it under control two months after I've stopped using the product. Overall, I think it's best to give it a miss if you still have active acne. Mine was mild when I started using the oil with only the occasional spot, however it is now moderate and almost uncontrollable. That said, I guess everyone's skin is unique to some degree, but if you decide to try it, proceed with caution.
October 29, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Maybe I should try the gel instead of cream.
Cons:
I bought the cream with SPF and I have been using it for about a month now, and it actually made my acne scars worst. I can see that the scars darkened and deepened, so seeing the other reviews, I'll try the gel.
It made my scars worse
September 22, 2008
Pros:
Available at drugstores.
Cons:
It seems to irritate pimples, causing a significant amount of pain on contact.
I did not see much results. I wouldn't recommend.
Pros:
Great moisturizer
Smells nice
Available everywhere