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October 1, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
I don't have bad acne at all but I tend to panic when I have clogged pores and pick at them, leaving nasty red marks and sometimes scabs. Recently I made a mess out of my face and out of panic I thought I would try bio oil. I went to Walmart and discovered they have their own brand for $11/120 mil (half the price of the real stuff). By the next morning the red spots were almost completely gone! From experience I know it usually takes at least a week for them to heal. So far it hasn't made any new blemishes, but you gotta remember all skin is different. Even though it is oil, its oil that can trap dirt in pores, not oil that causes the actually problem. Also some oils prevent blemishes on their own (ie tea tree oil) because they have anti bacterial properties that clean out the pores. All in all I would say its working for me, but you have to try it for youself!
November 14, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It works.
not as oily as other oils, eg vit e
smells nice.
cheap
Cons:
none.
you dont seem to see results until maybe 2 or 3 weeks, so you have to be patient and consistently use it. some people say it makes them break out, but it didnt for me. i used it around three times a day, and not only did it help with my scars, it helps with dented scars, so id definitely recommend it.
October 16, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
I was putting away my chef knife when it slipped out of my hand and I tried to caltch it with my other hand. The blade ended up slicing my index finger and I needed 4 stitches. Yesterday, I started putting on the Bio-Oil and all I can say is WOW. In less than 24 hours it has eliminated most of the redness and my skin color is 10% back to normal. For scars, this is truely a miracle oil.
Cons:
I used to have nodular cystic acne, but now it is fairly mild. When I use the Bio-Oil on my face, I cannot use it everyday; otherwise it clogs my pores and breaks me out. If you have oily skin you should use it on your face only once or twice a week. Even with that minimal usage, it does make incredible improvements. You will need to experiment with it and see how it works best for you.
The thing to remember is THIS DOES WORK! I have used so many products on the market and this one, by far, lives up to what it says it does. It not only WORKS on scars, but it also works on wrinkles as well. It is worth the money and I reccommend it to everyone.
June 29, 2007
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Used patiently and persistently over time, copper peptides will make a real positive difference in the appearance, texture and thickness of your skin.
Cons:
It DOES require time, experimentation and patience. What other users have written about irrittation and an initial apparent "worsening" of symptoms is true. What is actually happening is that old buried damage is surfacing to be healed and exfoliated
When I started using CP's 18 months ago at age 45 I had both cystic acne and skin changes related to aging and sun-exposure. It did take some experimentation for me to learn the proper application for me; and yes it is possible to irritate your skin with these products, especially in the beginning. Over time a tolerance develops and irritation is no longer a concern. I would say that in my case I had about a month of MORE acne than usual followed by a rapid clearing and fading of old discolorations which continues. My skin looks better than it has in years. It's neither dry nor oily; the little wrinkles around my eyes are softening. I no longer use benzoyl peroxide products, except in rare instances of a pimple. Nothing like the face-full I used to have. I should add that I combined my CP use with a mild 40% lactic acid peel every 14 days or so. Lately I've increased the peels to weekly: once your skin is acclimated to peeling this really helps, it allows the peptides to really
July 31, 2016
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
AMAZING!
I love this product as it helps keep my skin feel soft and look refreshing, although i recommend that it may not be suitable for all skin types. I use it as a night-time moisturizer and primer for my face to lighten up my face.
March 21, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Tames frizzy hair
Good to moisturize body
Cons:
I don't quite like the smell... it's a kind of plastic-ish smell
Greasy even if I use a tiny amount (doesn't sink in on my face)
Broke me out badly
Before I used emu oil, my skin had finally began to clear and smooth out. I had been using rosehip oil that had really reduced the redness and made my skin smooth and glowier than usual and then I used the Diana Stalder acne kit which seemed to be working ok and it was all going so well....
Until.... I was tempted by the many reviews saying how much of a miracle emu oil is etc etc and starting getting this idea that it would speed up my skin healing process and give me beautiful skin. So I went out and spent $22 on this.
That night I was so excited, I used a small amount, about 2 drops and massaged it into my skin and I went to bed. The next morning I woke up and ran to the mirror smiling thinking I would see something great. But the face that stared back at me was extremely congested, red and blotchy and horrified. OMG I could have died. The months of clearing my face, all gone down the drain. It looks and feels like every pore on my face is clogged and I've got patches of red angry pimples and tiny little bumps everywhere. And the rosehip oil and diana stalder stuff don't seem to be working after this!! NOOOO!!!
Anwyway I used some on my hair and it made it softer and my leg... but that's really not why I bought it, so I give it a 1.
January 27, 2011
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
Light
Effective
Does not Smell
And it work!
Cons:
nothing really.
Well I have been using SkinBiology's Copper Peptides about 2 weeks ago. I have lots of redness and acne scars all over my face.
Within about 3 days of only putting it on my face at night and leaving it on. I can see noticeable changes.
My redness of Hyperpigmentation has gone down 40% and I can see where once were scar holes start filling up and thickening up with new skin. This was freakin amazing. I have made and use my own Vitamin-C serum and compared with this, Copper Peptides wins hands down. My overall skin complexion is soooo much better and my skin feels very soft now. Copper Peptides is like the whole package. But I must stress that you must use it consistently to see results. This is coming from an Asian guy with light olive skin.
May 20, 2017
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Worst breakouts! AVOID!!
I suffer from mainly acne scars more than I do acne so I decided to purchase this product after hearing about what it can do to acne scars and this is probably the worst product I have bought throughout my life. I have purchased other products and I have never had this experience. The products either work or they don't! Simple as.
I did not really understand at first why I was breaking out. I wasn't eating as much junk, my diet hadn't really changed either so I was unsure to what the reason was for my acne to suddenly flare up. I have only had this bio oil for about 1/2 weeks and I used this product every night before I went to sleep. My acne has recently flare up from the past week or so. I have never had so many spots on my left cheek until today.
I am assuming this is what's caused the breakout and I don't want to risk using this any longer to see whether or not if that's the case. I would avoid this at all costs and try something else.
I have changed my routine to using cetaphil cleaner, benzyl peroxide 5% and cetaphil lotion, hoping this work as this is cheap and has good reviews.
AVOID at all costs!!
April 1, 2017
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
It actually works really well on PIE (post-inflammatory erythema) acne marks
I broke out badly sometime in October 2016 and it took me roughly three months to get my acne under control. Unfortunately I was left with horrible PIE (post-inflammatory erythema) which were tiny, flat red/pinkish marks. They simply wouldn't go away and they were far more damaging to my self-esteem than the actual acne. I tried everything to get rid of them but nothing worked. I also used 100% natural aloe vera gel and although that helped somewhat it wasn't an end all be all solution. I hid away for months, refusing to go outside or socialize. It wasn't until my grandmother randomly purchased Mederma for me. I was skeptical because I've tried just about every gel known to man to rid myself of these horrible marks on my skin. Still, I decided why not? I initially only started applying a small amount on my acne marks before bed. Within the first three days I was immediately surprised just how much Mederma has lightened my acne marks! I stepped it up to twice a day, once during the day and once more before bed. By the second week the redness of my acne marks had drastically subsided. I'm now on my third week of using Mederma and I'm incredibly happy with the results! I've managed to regain some of my self-esteem and started going out again after being a recluse for nearly six months. My only regret is wishing I had found out about Mederma earlier. I highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with stubborn acne marks, particularly those that are of the red/pink variety. If you have fresh acne marks this will do the trick. I'm not entirely sure about old ones, though. Needless to say you will see some results at the very least!
September 26, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
worked quickly, helped fade dark spots on back of hands, makes skin look satiny.
Cons:
cost, easy to put on too much
this stuff is amazing! I'm 60 and just lost 20 lbs so I was looking for something to help my flabby skin look better. Bio Oil has actually reduced the 'elephant knees' and loose skin on my inner thighs. Really didn't expect the good results that I got after just two weeks. Can't wait to see what happens the longer I use it! I love how my skin looks and am very happy to pay the price at Costco.
Pros:
cleared up redness
no further zits
cheap
moisturizing
smells yummy