Bio-Oil Review

No I haven't had a baby nor am I pregnant which is what I know most people associate Bio-Oil with,
although I have heard that it is a complete wonder product for stretch marks so if any of you are with child it may be worth investigating.

Bio-Oil Review

So what have I been using Bio-Oil for?
Plain and simple to reduce the appearance of acne scarring on my shoulders and back...gross I know but sharing is caring and with summer on its way I don't really think there is a better time to get the ball rolling.
When the sun is in the sky all I want to do is pull on a maxi dress and sip something cooling with the best of them without worrying about scars which can get you down if you let it. Well this summer I refuse to be self conscious of something that was outwith my control and have been rather vigilant with Bio-Oil in the hope of fading said scars beyond recognition. 

Bio-Oil Review

Bio-Oil as many will know is a dry oil which essentially means it applies like a slightly greasy liquid but as soon as you begin to massage in into the sky it quickly absorbs without any trace of residue which is simply brilliant for all those like myself who aren't the biggest fans of oil products. According to the Bio-Oil site Bio-Oil can be best described as - "a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. It contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil™, which changes the formulation’s overall consistency, making it light and non-greasy".

Bio-Oil Review

Scent wise there is not much to really say it is quite floral thanks to the additions of Lavender, Rosemary and Chamomile oil which is pleasant enough. As well as being probably the best budget product for fading scars and stretch marks Bio-Oil is highly moisturising, if you have dry skin you can try adding a drop or two to your usual moisturiser for a quick hydration boost or for a quick and easy fix for dry skin on the body add to a warm bath. Really it's up to you how you use it but at the moment I have been simply applying Bio-Oil to the scarring on my shoulders after bathing and massaging in. Over the space of a month I have noticed that my scars have went from a bright, angry red to a paler pink that is still somewhat noticeable but still quite an improvement. I do have a long way to go but feel positive that come June/July the scarring should be faint and ready to be bared come the warmer weather for less than £10 I can not rate it highly enough.

Have you tried Bio-Oil?

Bio-Oil £8.99/60ml via Superdrug -link

Edit - As Jennifer below rightly pointed out a little does go a long, long way. I have the smallest bottle which I have used twice a day for the last month and have still over 70% left!