Bio-Oil

[Amy :-)]

I have heard that this stuff is really good. Does anyone use it or know somebody else who uses it? I have done some research on the internet but was hoping someone on here might be willing to share their experiences

I just want to know if it is worth the money.

Thanks in advance

[snappy]

Amy, what do you want to use it for?

From memory, it is mostly petroleum oil?  My experience is that it is a good moisturiser but doesnt do any of the magical things they claim.

[Amy :-)]

I have some scars I was hoping it could improve. I heard it can do that

It's made of lots of things I can't pronounce. I read the box when I was in the chemist and don't remember seeing petroleum on there. I thought it was Pawpaw ointment that was made of petroleum?

[teagg]

Amy
My mother uses this and thinks it's very worthwhile. I agree that I don't think that it has petrolatum in it. I don't think that pawpaw ointment has it either - but Vaseline does!
HTH!
Gillian

[Amy :-)]

Ah, I must have been thinking of Vaseline

Thanks for you comment Gillian!

[Halex]

One of the best things for scars is sunlight in small daily doses.
 

[Amy :-)]

How much sunlight is enough Hally? I have very sensitive skin and usually start to burn within 5 minutes.

[snappy]

The main ingedient i think is Paraffinum Liquidum which is Mineral Oil derived from petroleum.  An example of confusing labelling. 

I'm not knocking it on that base - i use vaseline for my cuticles and as a handcream - but i don't know if there is any scientific evidence that it is going to reduce scarring.

Amy, have you spoken to your Dr about creams that can reduce scarring?

[Halex]

I think 5 mins max per day woukd be enough, with sun block on.
I was told this by a plastic suregon.

 

[Amy :-)]

Amy, have you spoken to your Dr about creams that can reduce scarring?

Yes I have Snappy, and I've tried 2 different types which both gave me eczema
I was hoping this Bio-Oil might be some sort of natural product that wouldn't irritate my skin.

I think 5 mins max per day woukd be enough, with sun block on.
I was told this by a plastic suregon.

 

Thanks Hally, I will try this when the sun decides to come out!

[Dublin Girl in Oz]

I'd be interested in some good cream to reduce scarring - I'm have spinal surgery via the front of my neck in Sept. to fuse some cervical discs - I will need be some great scar reducing cream or pearls to cover the scar!

[Amy :-)]

Oh you poor thing Dublin Girl!!! At least the spinal surgery I had was in my lower back, so my shirt covers my scar

I wish you all the best for the surgery. Do you mind me asking which state you are in?

[Halex]

Give it a go Amy, this guy is very good. A few years ago an Essendon player  james Hird, had his face put out of place whilst here. There were 3 plastic surgeons working on him & this guy was one of them.

 

[Amy :-)]

I will Hally, thank you  That Essendon player must have done some pretty bad damage

[Halex]

Yes from what I was told, his face needed a reconstruction immediaely.