Bio-Oil is a skincare oil that is designed to help reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, aging skin, and dehydrated skin. It is made for all skin types and can be used to help reduce the possibility of stretch marks forming during pregnancy, teenage growth spurts, and periods of rapid weight gain. The product is formulated with a blend of vitamins and plant extracts that are suspended in oil bases. The primary ingredient is mineral oil, which is a complex mixture of highly refined saturated hydrocarbons with C15-50 chain length. Other key ingredients include:
Key Ingredients:
- PurCellin: This substance is most credited for the products healing ability.
- Vitamins: Bio-Oil contains Retinyl palmitate and Tocopheryl acetate, which are vitamins connected to skin health.
- Plant Extracts: The blend of botanicals includes Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, and Anthemis nobilis flower oil.
Other Ingredients:
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Triisononanoin
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Glycine soja oil
- Helianthus annuus seed oil
- BHT and bisabolol
- Colouring, fragrances, and various chemicals such as benzyl salicylate and Alpha-isomethyl Ionone
According to the manufacturer, Bio-Oil is safe for all skin types and contains no added fragrance, dyes, additives, or chemicals. It is also vegan-friendly, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and non-comedogenic. Some users have reported positive results in reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks, while others have reported negative side effects such as skin irritation.
