Bio oil is a popular product that springs to mind when you think about preventing or fading stretch marks.

Rightly so as it has been on the skin market since 1987 and has received a lot of media attention about its healing benefits particularly on scarred skin.

Let’s see why …

After studying the preen gland oil of a duck, skin care scientists discovered it was possible to recreate this “dry” oil for use on human skin, this formulation has now come to be known as PurCellin Oil – one of the uniquely essential properties of Bio oil.

The ingredients are as follows:

Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate on the label) helps improve the skin’s elasticity, texture and tone.

Vitamin E – The most widely used antioxidant in skincare products today, Vitamin E hydrates the skin thereby making it softer, smoother and more supple.

Calendula Oil (Calendula Officinalis), more commonly referred to as marigold, is used as a natural antioxidant and boasts soothing and calming benefits.

Lavender Oil is widely known to have skin conditioning properties, and is also effective in calming and soothing the skin.

Rosemary Oil helps to invigorate and condition the skin, in addition to having calming and soothing properties.

Chamomile Oil has a calming and soothing effect and is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin.

PurCellin Oil acts as a delivery system for Bio-Oil’s other ingredients, dramatically improving the application and spreadability of the product, and allows effective absorption by the skin.

Does It work for new and old existing scars?

Obviously the sooner you use the bio oil for stretch marks the quicker you’ll see results.  The older the stretch mark scars the more time is needed for improvement.

It makes sense … you’ve had the scars for years so it would be wrong to assume they’d fade overnight.

Drawbacks of Bio Oil

* The smell is a personal thing because some of us thought it was a nice light fragrance whereas others thought it had a strong medicinal smell to it.

* One of my ‘always on the go’ friends said that she found it difficult to try and find the time to apply it up to 4 times a day.

The main issue was that you have to spend around 5 minutes to rub the oil into problem areas and as she has quite a few problem areas … her words not mine … 5 minutes turns into half an hour or more for each application.

Bio Oil For Stretch Marks, dry skin and more!

Apart from using it for scars it’s also great for those of us with dry skin as it always leave it feeling soft and smooth.

And since it has natural ingredients it’s good for those with sensitive skin or those of us prone to skin allergies.

My friend also recommends it as an aftersun treatment – she took Bio oil on holiday and her skin loved it after a long day sunbathing.  She also didn’t peel for once!

Have you had experience with bio oil for treatment of stretch marks, if you’d like to feel free to share your story below.

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Emu oil has been used for it’s healing properties for thousands of years, that’s why emu oil for stretch marks is a popular choice!

What Does It Contain?

The oil is very rich in the Omega 3 and Omega 6 acids which are necessary for overall health of the body and skin but aren’t produced by the body.  Therefore emu oil is a good source for these essential fatty acids.

It also contains palmitic acid which promotes the growth of new cells.  Oleic acid is also found in this oil which has the ability of reducing inflammation.

This oil is widely known for several characteristics, here are the main ones below:

1). It is extremely effective as a “transdermal carrier” which means that it’s good at penetrating through the skin.  It has the ability to penetrate with no residue left over in a matter of minutes.

Those of you who are busy bees will appreciate not having to sit around forever waiting on it sinking in to the skin … or getting products over your clothes because you couldn’t wait any longer!

2.) Another effective property of emu oil is it’s moisturisizing effects.  To prevent future stretch marks and improve existing scars, your skin needs to be more elastic.  And a great way of achieving this is keeping your skin hydrated and moisturised.

3). A third benefit of emu oil for stretch marks it’s non-comedogenic properties – a fancy term for saying it won’t clog pores.  You want your skin to be healthy so this is a very effective quality, otherwise your skin will become congested and won’t get rid of toxins efficiently.  This solution doesn’t close the pores which means the skin can get rid of toxins easier.

4.) Emu oil is hypoallergenic which means it’s safe for all skin types and won’t cause skin irritation – even for those with sensitive skin.  In fact, research has shown that this oil is almost identical to the oil produced by your skin.

If you’d like to share your story about your experience with emu oil or someone you know, please leave a comment below.

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When trying to prevent or fade existing stretch marks … combined with lifestyle changes of course … there are two main options – stretch marks oil or creams.

Some people even like to vary between oils and creams so that the skin doesn’t become immune to the effects of the product they are using.

But which is the best solution?

It really is a personal choice … in the same way that some people love sun protection lotion while others prefer oil alternatives.

Here are a few benefits of Stretch Marks oils

Oil is made up of small molecules so it is easily absorbed by the pores in your skin to work deep down through the layers.  Many products also make use of essential oils to use their properties of detoxifying, draining, healing and regenerating the skin.

Oils are also thought to improve circulation helping the body rid itself of toxins and improve the rate nutrients are fed to your skin.  This will definitely result in healthier looking skin!

Dense oils have been reported to even on skin that looks patchy as well as improving skin tone and texture and elasticity.  Having more elastic skin will make it less susceptible to new stretch marks as it can stretch easier rather than being forced.

They also have lots of fatty acids, vitamins and moisturizing nutrients in them which leave the skin soft and elastic.

When you are using a new stretch marks oil monitor your results and watch for any adverse skin reactions.  And make sure you follow all the instructions given!  Consistency is the key when treating stretch marks, don’t expect results overnight and don’t give up after a few days or so.

Emu Oil For Stretch Marks
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Bio Oil For Stretch Marks
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