postheadericon Bio Oil Review, does it work on stretch marks?

Only 10% of respondents surveyed said that Bio-Oil worked on their stretch marks..

Most saw no difference at all. But there are some Bio Oil alternatives that help get rid of stretch marks.

70 to 90 % of all pregnant women develop stretch marks. But not only pregnant women suffer from striae. Bodybuilders and young adults who experience growth spurts are also likely to get stretch marks.

The good thing is there are ways to get rid of stretch marks and even to prevent them. A few things are important when determining which stretch mark product you should use:

  • Does the product contain effective ingredients? And if it does, in which amount are these ingredients present. Some products only have very small amounts of an ingredient in order to put on the label the ingredient is present in the product.
  • Every good skin product has a good delivery system such as micro-sponges, liposomes or some other type of carrier.
  • What do the customer reviews say? Are there many people who are satisfied with the product.
  • Is the company trustworthy? Does it have a good reputation, can it be contacted e.g. via their website.


Courtesy photo by Myllissa, licensed under commercial Creative Commons rights.

Effective Ingredients
Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that stimulates and repairs elastin and collagen, creating stronger, smoother and more elastic skin by speeding cell renewal and regeneration. It is able to penetrate the outer layers of the skin because of its small molecular structure. Retinol also increases skin cell turnover, drastically reducing age spots and blemishes on the skin.

Other important ingredients are humectants, occlusives and emollients. Examples are glycerine, dimethicone and squalene oil. Vitamin E and grape seed extract which are known to fortify the collagen and elastin in the lower skin layer (epidermis). Fatty Acid-rich ingredients to increase skin elasticity. Shea Butter, Borage Oil , Wheatgerm Oil, (rich in Vitamin E) Rosehip Seed Oil or Sweet Almond Oil are examples of the latter.

Products containing vitamin A or Retinol, Retin-A should NOT be used during pregnancy!

Collagen is the main protein that makes up 75% of the skin. It stimulates the formation of new collagen, leading to skin regeneration. At the same time elasticity is improved, helping to smooth wrinkles.


Incoming search terms for the article:

Incoming search terms for the article:

Similar articles

  • Find Out How to Remove Dark Stretch Marks Safely and Easily
    What do you need to do if you have dark stretch marks? You need to find a product that works. There are so many things in the market that you may get confused with it. However, you do need to be careful on what treatment to use. It is important to protect yourself from misleading ...
  • Does palmers work? for stretch marks & ect?
    There are creams out there that can help get rid of your stretch marks, but you need to find the right one. I found this on the site I put in the source box below: Things to look for in a stretch mark cream There are a lot of ...
  • Best Stretch Mark Cream
    There are many stretch mark ointments being sold today that promise to eliminate or reduce stretch marks, and you may not know which one is best for you. None of these products are scientifically proven, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that these creams and lotions reduce and prevent stretch marks. Here, we’ll ...
  • How to Find the Most Effective Stretch Mark Cream
    How to Find the Most Effective Stretch Mark Cream Who doesn't want to look beautiful with soft and pampered skin? Of course, all men and women possess the same psyche towards looking beautiful. So when they come to have stretch marks on some parts of their body, one can quite noticeably observe the shadow ...
  • Striation Stretch Mark Cream Review
    If ugly stretch marks on your skin have been haunting you over the years then you can finally relax as a solution is near at hand now. Striation is a new stretch mark cream that has invaded the skin care products market. This product is very effective in doing away with even the worst problems ...

Leave a Reply

Recent Comments
  • Mark Walker: Thank you for this! Very informative. I can vouch for those myths about teens not being able to get...
  • Penny Fallis: The mother of a friend told me to rub myself down in camphorated oil. I did. Smelled like a Vicks jar...
  • Gerald Gutierrez: Very good info! Actually I'm quite worried about my stretchmarks! I can get use to this....
  • William Huynh: GREAT info here!! I can also swear by Palmer's Cocoa Butter; I used it most of the time while I...
  • Thomas Montgomery: I think to try these homemade lotions will make much difference.