The truth about Bio Oil | Does it improve scars?

It depends. For hypertrophic and keloid scars this product probably doesn't work. There are almost no creams that actually improve these types of problematic scars. So when talking about this part of the scars family it probably is another scar product that does not work.

At first I thought it might be an exception to many other scar creams and products but no. (Funny how you keep wanting to believe a product does work although common sense says otherwise, but that's how the human mind works I guess) After doing a little research we can put this product on the list with non effective scar products. Check out this forum for some user experiences on Bio Oil.

But how about fine lines, wrinkles and other skin imperfections? Bio Oil is a relative new skin care product. It's one of Oprah Winfrey's favorite products. At this moment there aren't any clinical trials proving its efficacy. But there are lots of reviews. We all know online reviews must be taken with a grain of salt. But in this case, Oprah Winfrey's beloved Bio Oil does get a hell of a lot of positive reviews. In fact they are more than positive. Also my sister, mother in law and girl friend use Bio Oil. They say it makes their skin soft and supple and feeling really great. Apart from this my sister says that fine lines and even a minor scar of her faded to a considerable extent. So maybe there is something to this product.

When searching further on Bio Oil I found out that Bio Oil can cause skin irritation and other health risks because of the basic ingredients. Bio Oil consists partly of mineral oil. This is a petro-chemical derivative which is said to be harmful to the skin. Some research I did ( I can't find the source right now) shows there is absolutely no proof for these statements.

Until scientific studies have been conducted we can only go by our own experiences. The truth about Bio Oil is that is is greatly appreciated by many. We might all know someone who uses it and who is very pleased with it. So my conclusion is that it really could work for small scar and fine lines, wrinkles and imperfections. For bigger scars, such as surgical scars it might be a good massage oil.

Read more about whether it works for stretch marks here.