Several months ago when I was pregnant with Baby Kyle, I Tweeted and asked about the most effective anti-stretch mark products in the market and one of the brand that got a lot of votes is called Bio-Oil. Since I haven't seen the brand anywhere, I went ahead trying different brands of anti-stretch mark creams and oils. On the latter part of my pregnancy, I met up with fellow-pregnant college friend Charmie and she handed me none other than my very own Bio-Oil! She hoarded a couple of bottles in Dubai and gave me one telling me how effective this product was on helping her reduce itchiness from skin dehydration, aside from that, Bio-Oil also helped reduce stretch marks and Linea Nigra (A dark vertical line that appears on the abdomen during pregnancy).
Too good to be true?
Too good to be true?
Armed with my first Bio-Oil, I gave it a test immediately when I got home. But, it was on my latter part of pregnancy so I really can't tell if the product did help reduce the appearance of stretch marks but my initial reactions are as follows ---
- Non-greasy. The product gets absorbed into the skin and skin maintains its hydrated state for hours.
- No allergic reactions.
- With my heightened sense of smell during pregnancy, the scent isn't offensive or strong.
- Skin has a nice "glow" immediately upon application.
Now that baby Kyle is almost 5 months old and I can finally have a bit of "me time" every once in awhile, I've decided to continue using this product as my skin has been downright crazy nowadays! (Blaming the hormones here!) I may be one of the few lucky moms who didn't have any stretch marks from giving birth but I still have my pre-pregnancy skin problems which was extreme dryness that lead to extreme flaking and horrible itchiness!
Bio-Oil promises to help improve the appearance of ---
- Scars - I personally think there isn't any "sure-fire" product that can remove scars completely as scars are permanent in nature, I believe there are products that could at least "lighten up" the look of NEW scars instead of removing them completely.
- Stretch Marks - Stretch marks could be genetics, but, there are other causes of stretch marks like stretching of the skin during pregnancy which may cause skin to itch, applying oil-based products may help lessen skin itchiness, so less scratching is done, thus, less chance of stretch marks making its' grand appearance.
- Uneven Skin tone - girls usually have uneven skin tone on areas like the knees and elbows, I am intrigued to see if this product will help even out my skin tone.
- Ageing Skin and Dehydrated Skin - Ageing skin usually lacks moisture, thus can turn into dehydrated skin. I realized that oil-based products are better for me as I grow older as these types of products gets absorbed into my skin easier than cream based products.
I will be testing this product and will be writing a follow up blog post with an in-depth review on my experience using this as I'm sure a lot of our pregnant and non-pregnant friends would like to know what to expect while using this product. As of the moment, I am loving the "feel" of each Bio-Oil application as it immediately give my skin the "sheen" and "glow" that lasts even an hour after application! Now I'm left with a hope of finally decreasing skin flakiness and some uneven patches on some parts of my body PERMANENTLY!
* Bio-Oil is available locally at Mercury Drug Stores and Watsons Nationwide for Php495.00 for 60ml (smaller than the one I photographed above)
Email: laraslittleskinsecret@yahoo. com.ph
By the way, check out the Youtube video below on the Bio-Oil Teaser, I can't believe Lara is already a mom!
* Bio-Oil is available locally at Mercury Drug Stores and Watsons Nationwide for Php495.00 for 60ml (smaller than the one I photographed above)
Email: laraslittleskinsecret@yahoo.
By the way, check out the Youtube video below on the Bio-Oil Teaser, I can't believe Lara is already a mom!
Who among you have tried Bio-Oil?
How was your experience?
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Good to know it's already available here in the Philippines. I had my aunt from Canada sending me this after I gave birth and had stretch marks. I can say it's really effective with lightening scars. :)
ReplyDeletenice to know your thoughts on this product! thanks for sharing
DeleteThe product seem really great! My sister has been searching for a product that works. She has a lot of strech marks due to loosing and gainning weight.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this one could be a candidate.
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yes, try to recommend this product to your sister :D
Deletewow, this is perfect for mothers like us.and it is a multi purpose product ha... can't wait for your full review! i wanna try this. :)
ReplyDeleteSinabi mo pa!!! :D
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