What Is Bio-Oil?

Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare product developed by Dieter Beier. Formulated with a mix of vitamins and plant oils, Bio-Oil helps to moisturize and improve the texture and appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tones. Bio-Oil is hypoallergenic, does not cause or promote acne and is safe for use on sensitive skin. An intense moisturizer, Bio-Oil may be used as part of a daily skincare regimen on the face and body.

History

Bio-Oil was formulated by the German cosmetic scientist Dieter Beier who began his research of oil based skincare products at Union-Swiss in the 1970s. After studying oil and how it was the perfect environment to store vitamins and preserve their potency, he developed the concept for Bio-Oil. Later Beier discovered that by adding PurCellin Oil to his formula, he greatly reduced the oils thickness, thereby giving it the properties of a skin cream. The Bio-Oil formula was finished in 1986 and made available to the public in 1987.

Function

Bio-Oil treats new and old scars, stretch marks, blemishes, uneven skin tones, dehydrated and aging skin. The product should be applied by gently massaging the affected area in a circular motion with fingertips twice daily, until the oil is fully absorbed.

Time Frame

Bio-Oil recommends using the product for a minimum of three months for optimal results. Older scars will benefit with repeated use, but fresh scars experience the most likely improvement. Bio-Oil moisturizes the skin and often the results in appearance can be seen within a few weeks.

Benefits

Bio-Oil claims to moisturize and plasticize the skin, causing a smoother appearance in all types of scars. It is also highly effective in helping to augment the skins natural elasticity which aids in the prevention of new blemishes and wrinkles.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Bio-Oil are Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula oil, Lavender oil, Rosemary oil, Chamomile oil and PurCellin Oil. Bio-Oil also contains Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone and CI 26100.

Warning

Read all product packaging and labels carefully prior to use. Bio-Oil is for external use only; do not ingest or use this product on broken skin or open wounds. Keep Bio-Oil out of children's reach and discontinue use immediately if skin irritation occurs.

References

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