Thread: Anybody used Bio Oil?

Originally Posted by girlygirl1

I used bio oil for a long time for stretch marks and to be honest saw no difference at all. A dermatologist told me that stretch marks, etc. are signs of damage done deep below the skin surface and nothing we rub-in onto that surface can affect 'what lies beneath'.

However some say bio oil gives fantastic results. I think it may help surface scarring etc but I doubt it can penetrate the skin to reach that deeper tissue. My stretch marks, over time, faded to a pale pale silver, which happens naturally.

I agree. I have been researching stretch marks and 'treatments' for stretch marks for over 3 years and to put it blunt no creams or oils will remove stretch marks, in fact, there is nothing out there that will remove stretch marks (there is no cure) other than literally cutting away the skin (for example, a tummy tuck). Stretch marks are in the dermis (lower layer of skin) and creams/oils are applied to the epidermis (out layer of skin) and these creams just aren't able to penetrate deep enough to even touch stretch marks so that's the problem.

Some creams might make the stretch marked/stretched skin look better by changing the appearance of the epidermis though, as another poster mentioned.

Unrefined shea butter is also good to use on stretched skin or while you're losing weight.

Retin A is good at fading new stretch marks quicker (red/purple). Although Retin A can cause redness and skin peeling, so it's not everyones choice. Also you need your doctor to prescribe it for you if you're in the UK, because I am unsure whether you can buy it online in the UK. I bought some from abroad so didn't need a prescription and it was a lot cheaper too.

Bio oil hasn't worked for me.

I used it daily whilst pregnant and still ended up with my whole belly covered in them I believe stretch marks are more down to your genes rather than what cream you use. I've tried palmers cocoa butter, bio oil, an avent cream, rescue oil and my stretch marks are still horrific 4 months after giving birth. Bye bye bikini!

Bio oil didn't work for me with stopping stretch marks,but it could have prevented them being so noticeable as mine arnt as bad as some peoples.someone once said to me if ur mum has them u are more than likely to get them,as gok wan says 'ur not a woman unless u hav stretch marks lol'ive got used to mine now and they don't bother me anymore,my body could always be worse xx

I know this is a thread from quite a while ago but just thought I'd share this. I had/have quite severe stretchmarks on my stomoach from rapidly gaining weight about 18 months ago. They have faded somewhat over time so that they are no longer bright red. Bio Oil really didn't seem to do anything for them. However, ROC Anti-Stretchmark cream has worked wonders! I got it for £1.99 reduced in Bodycare and haven't dared check how expensive it should be. My stretchmarks have faded dramatically to a very light pink/flesh tone and the skin seems to have smoothed out a lot so the overall apperance is much nicer. Love it!

Originally Posted by SerenRock

I know this is a thread from quite a while ago but just thought I'd share this. I had/have quite severe stretchmarks on my stomoach from rapidly gaining weight about 18 months ago. They have faded somewhat over time so that they are no longer bright red. Bio Oil really didn't seem to do anything for them. However, ROC Anti-Stretchmark cream has worked wonders! I got it for £1.99 reduced in Bodycare and haven't dared check how expensive it should be. My stretchmarks have faded dramatically to a very light pink/flesh tone and the skin seems to have smoothed out a lot so the overall apperance is much nicer. Love it!

Thank u for sharing, i am in the process of searching for some as I type lol praying it works for me too, I'm ashamed of my belly!

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Bio oil is great for stretch marks it faded mine much quicker than they would have naturally, highly recommend xox

Didnt work for me unfortuntely. However, did moisturise my skin well.

It smells horrible,

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I'm gonna give it a go. I got some a while back but haven't got into the routine of applying it every day.

On Gok fashion tv show they had the naked product test and recall the best for stretch marks from the ones they tested was palmers butter, closely followed by bio oil. Then ROC and then the expensive fancy one last. Goes to show that expensive doesn't always mean best.

I'm gonna use it every day now on my thighs. Try to get rid of my stretch marks. Fingers crossed.

I found bio oil quite good. As people have already said, once you have stretch marks, nothing is going to make them disappear, but I have been using bio oil and they have faded. It also makes your skin feel lovely, so I am a convert. I get mine on Amazon - if yo buy the biggest bottle, it is a fair bit cheaper than getting it at Boots.

i used to used this stuff all the time, this thread makes me want to buy more :O

I find this very good had it since christmas and so far so good.