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Once upon a time, skin care products were valued only for their beauty. These days, not only lotions and potions, but also bottles, jars and tubes are carefully considered. Don't get me wrong. I love beautiful products (my vanity is never filled with Tatcha's Dewy Skin Cream), but sometimes I wonder in a world where beauty is such a luxury. (Thanks, social media), it's easy to overlook really great skin care products because they don't necessarily look special. Example: Bio-Oil Skin Care Oil ($10).
Although I've heard about Bio-Oil for years, I've never taken the time to try it myself because with reactive combination skin, I usually can't find oil and it doesn't contain any. my attention But I happened to be scrolling through my social feed and saw that seemingly simple skin care oils were going viral left and right with over 52 million views on TikTok alone. Of course I checked Amazon and what do you know, the Pure Peach Bottle Boat has 71,000 five-star reviews. Which got me thinking. Did I unknowingly sleep on one of the best skincare products?
What is organic oil?
Bio-Oil looks like any regular body oil, but board-certified dermatologist Dustin Portella has a special formula designed for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Board Certified Dermatologist and Bio-Oil Bio-Oil is gentle enough for all skin types. Collaborator, Dr. Tiffany J. Libby. “The original oil contains semolina oil, which mimics the natural oils in the moisturizer, as well as lavender oil. , helps soothe and calm the skin. It uses a natural antiseptic.'
As a moisturizer, Bio-Oil is really known for its ability to reduce blemishes. Dr. Corey L. Hartman, Partner, Bio-Oil. However, Dr. Portella is quick to explain that this is very effective at reducing the appearance of new scars, and it's not guaranteed.
My honest review of Bio-Oil
After never reaching for Bio-Oil during the day, a bottle of peach puree now sits proudly on my bathroom counter, perfectly within reach when I get out of the shower.
"The best time to apply Bio Oil is after a shower or bath," says Dr Libby.
What I like about this oil is that it doesn't really feel like oil. Sure, it's runny and moist from the bottle, but it absorbs quickly into the skin and doesn't leave an oily residue like most body oils.
As much as I dig into the texture and absorbency and how much it moisturizes my skin, even now, 12 hours after I last used it, I have to admit that I don't really like the fragrance. Don't tell me, but cheap, unscented candles smell waxy and boring. That is, I recognized perfumes not only by their appearance or smell, but by their effect. (For example, the first time I used it, it smelled like honey balm, and now I'm thinking about spritzing it on my mouth months later. It's divine.)
All this to say. I understand the bio-oil hype. Now, keep applying to see if it really works on the scars and stretch marks on the front. Time will tell, but other reviewers have confirmed that it lives up to that promise. One user says she's been using it for years and the surgical scars on her hands are "almost completely gone," while another says it "removed most of my acne scars within 2 months." At $10 a pop, it's definitely worth a try.