Facts About Bio Oil
There are many products designed to address skin conditions. Some focus on stretch marks and scars, while others claim to rehydrate damaged or aging skin. Many of these products utilize ingredients such as vitamin E oil or cocoa butter. In recent years a new category of products has emerged to treat these conditions, as well as scaring.
Bio-Oil is one of these products. It was developed in 1987 by Union Swiss and placed on the market in 2002. This one product addresses several types of skin conditions.
- Scarring
- Stretch marks
- Uneven skin coloration
- Age related skin issues
- Dehydration of the skin
Bio-Oil is manufactured using a variety of chemicals, oils and vitamins suspended in an oil base. Some of these are widely recognized ingredients.
- Lavender oil
- Rosemary oil
- Chamomile oil
- Vitamins A and E
The unique ingredient, PurCellin Oil, alters the composition of the product in two beneficial ways.
- It enables quick absorption into the skin without feeling greasy or oily.
- It preserves the original potency of the healing ingredients.
Unlike some skin and dermatological products, Bio Oil is safe for use by pregnant women.
Bio-Oil boasts membership in Beauty Without Cruelty International. The company also uses recyclable packaging and produces no caustic or harmful byproducts during the manufacturing process.
Much research has been completed in an effort to confirm and improve the effects of Bio-Oil. As a result, Bio-oil has earned almost 70 awards. It is the number one selling product of its kind in 11 countries.
Bio-Oil's website explains the manner in which it is able to address each skin condition. It is important to understand that scars and stretch marks cannot be removed; they are a permanent feature of the skin. What Bio-Oil provides is a vehicle to achieve maximum healing and therefore, the best possible appearance.