How does bio oil reduce stretchmarks?

Question

Like how could that be possible?

Answer 1

Bio-Oil contains the unique ingredient PurCellin Oil™, vitamins A and E, Calendula, Lavender and Rosemary oils and Chamomile extract; it also contains no preservatives and is therefore great for all skin types. Their marketing says that it helps to "promote even skin tone, nourishes ageing skin and provides intensive lubrication to dry, flaky skin." However, they will only minimally help to reduce stretchmarks once they are present on the body (rather than eradicate them completely), by helping to "plump up" the layers of skin tissue with its special combination of herbal extracts, vitamins and oils.

For those who aren't really sure what stretch marks are, here is a slightly 'medical' introduction.

The medical term for stretch marks is “striae atrophica” which Tabor’s Medical Dictionary describes as “fine pinkish-white or grey lines, usually 14 cm in length, seen in parts of the body where skin has been stretched. Commonly seen on thighs, abdomen, and breasts of women who are or have been pregnant, in persons whose skin has been stretch by obesity, tumor, or dropsy (swelling); or in persons who have taken [steroids] for a prolonged period.” Stretch marks are, however, somewhat related to cellulite in that women are much more susceptible than men due to skin anatomy.

Without getting into anatomy too deeply, women have more subcutaneous fat, which has less of a cohesive (sticky) cellular structure, and also tend to have thinner top layer of skin which makes the superficial skin more prone to damage of all kinds.

Both the top layer of skin and the underlying fatty layer are constructed mostly of fats. Besides eating “good” fats to preserve skin integrity, plenty of Vitamin C is essential to keep looking good, as it's the primary nutrient in connective tissue repair.

Skin is the largest and thinnest connective tissue “organ” of the body, and uses a high percentage of the available Vitamin C for upkeep and repair. Fats would be ideally from fresh baked or steamed fish, or plant sources such as olive, flax and sunflower. Avoid margarine, fatty meats including “lunch meats” and all of the mass-produced baked goods, which tend to use poor quality fats (like margarine).

The best approach to stretch marks is, of course, prevention.

Keep in mind that skin quality is at least 50 percent genetics, and some women are more prone to stretch marks just because of hard-wired information inherited from parents and grandparents.

As with all preventive approaches to optimal health & wellbeing, good food (organic, where possible) is critical. Minimize red meat and other saturated fats (the baddy fats), avoid caffeine and excessive alcohol, get lots of greens and fresh fruits, plenty of pure water, and of course, regular moderate exercise. This is also true of helping BiOil to work it's magic, once the dreaded strech marks have appeared!

Balancing work with play is essential. Don’t forget sleep!

So Bio-Oil will work far better in helping to reduce stretch marks if you introduce it as part of a whole "wellbeing regime", including diet, changes in lifestyle and also include skin-brushing, seaweed wraps and other nice stuff into the equation.

Personally, I found that using pure sweet almond oil is a great alternative to Bio-Oil and much cheaper! You can pick it up at any chemist, or natural food shop.

Answer 2

If you're asking about prevention, it does not, as no product can sink deep enough into the skin to prevent stretch marks...it's all genetics. Some people say "oh I used this or that product, and i didn't get any stretch marks...use this or that product and you won't either" but unfortunately, it doesn't work that way...stretch marks aren't actually on the surface of the skin, but instead, on the innermost layers of the skin. They are actually scars caused by these layers pulling open, kinda like a scratch inside!
However, I have used bio-oil a few times and it is a nice product. If you're using it while pregnant, it may help keep you from itching quite so badly, as the stretching, growing skin on your tummy tends to itch something terrible, especially if you're prone to stretch marks.
If you're wanting to know if it can make them look better afterwards, then yes...but most any moisturising product can help reduce the appearance of them...however, time itself will help the look of them, fading them from that horrible purpley-red color to a silvery tone...I can barely see mine now, and I had my fair share!

Answer 3

The trick to reducing stretchmarks is moisturising regularly.

If you rub any type of moisturiser or oil in on a daily basis then it will reduce stretchmarks. It could be baby oil or a cocoa butter, does not really matter.

Answer 4

You cannot get rid of the dimples and shadows (cellulite) by rubbing an odd gel, weird lotion or goopy cream on your trouble zones and problem spots. I know that some can actually make your cellulite worse. The only proven way to permanently get rid of the dimples and shadows of cellulite is through a series of simple, yet specifically targeted lower-body movements. These unique movements focus on lifting, shaping and toning the muscle layers so they gently push outward against the skin to bring back the smooth, tight and sexy appearance, while burning off any excess flab, if there is any. Have a look to this site for more details and eye-opening information about cellulite http://nocellulite.toptips.org

Answer 5

After a month of using it I say a difference but not a huge difference but enough to see that it is working. Just try it to see if you like it, I got a 2 oz bottle for 5 bucks at walmart. Just check they're site to see if they have it in a walmart near you.

Answer 6

i've used this product before it dosen't get rid of streatch marks but makes the less visable, i'm not 100% sure but i think it smooths the surface of the skin. xx

Answer 7

use lotion or olive oil to prevent it from stretching more. you can but for it to be totally gone.it won' happen.

Answer 8

it works thou