Bio-Oil

[Amy :-)]

This is Doris Day. You probably know the song Que Sera Sera (what ever, will be. will be).

Yes, I do know that song DFM! I don't think I've heard the original though. I'll look it up on Youtube

MF, that sounds like a horrible accident! It must have been very painful

Thanks for your comments girls, I will look up chemist warehouses in WA and see what I can find

[cookie1]

Normie Rowe say Que Sera Sera too Amy. Although you are probably too young to know him either. You folks might though.

[Amy :-)]

Normie Rowe say Que Sera Sera too Amy. Although you are probably too young to know him either. You folks might though.

Sorry cookie, I'm coming up blank on Normie Rowe
I'll ask mumsie when she gets home

[mcmich]

Normie Rowe say Que Sera Sera too Amy. Although you are probably too young to know him either. You folks might though.

I know Normie Rowe (personally) love him.

[Amy :-)]

Wow DFM, you know a famous person? Thats exciting!!!

I just googled him and still have no idea who he is though

[Dublin Girl in Oz]

Thanks Amy - I'm in Melbourne - I had a thoracic disc prolapse about 15 years ago - now that's a big scar but on my back so hidden!  I'll talk to neurosurgeon and see what he recommends for my new scar.

[Amy :-)]

Sounds like you've had some painful injuries Dublin Girl Do you mind me asking what caused them? Mine was caused by a heavy lifting accident.
I really hope your surgery in September goes well

[meganjane]

Just adding my 2c worth. Mineral Oil is an excellent occlusive agent. It prevents anything getting in or out.
It works by keeping moisture in. It helps prevent bacteria etc from getting in to wounds too.

It's dirt cheap. That's my only complaint. Companies such as the one that makes Bio Oil shouldn't be charging so much.

I have a product which is relatively expensive (for my product range) called Rosehip Recovery Serum. It
contains only pure plant oils, silicone and loads of Vitamin A and E. way, way more than the big companies use.

I've had excellent feedback from customers on the effectiveness of this serum for softening and smoothing skin. I haven't recommended it for scarring but due to the high levels of Vit E and A it should work a treat.

[Dublin Girl in Oz]

Well my thoracic disc prolapse just happened........ Woke up one night with terrible chest pain initially the neurologist  thought I had myelitis then a tumour as I have a large cyst on the spine too - filnally the prolapse was diagnosed and I had surgery - ended up been in hospital for 6 weeks as I managed to catch golden staph ! A terrible time with a 3 year old 15 month old and our house up for auction!!!! ! Anyway we survived. I have ongoing pain with back and I have osteoarthritis in hip and knee - had hip surgery in March for labral repair and cam impingement - hasn't really settled down so I am having PRP next Monday on my hip and knee(having my own bone marrow injected into hip and knee joint to help recovery/repair (fingers crossed it helps) !

[Cornish Cream]

Hi
CC's daughter here. For scars, I recommend either vitamin E or Bio-oil to my patients post hip or knee replacement.
If you buy a bottle of vitamin E capsules, prick one with a pin and squeeze the contents out, then massage the scar and the skin around it for a couple of minutes. Ditto with the bio-oil. Try and massage along thr length of the scar and across it like railway sleepers.
Best time is post shower or bath when the skin is warm and slightly damp. Minimum once per day but twice is better if you have the time. If the scar is particularly sensitive, then you could ask someone who loves you & doesn't mind being healthily sworn at to do it for you.
Scars can take up to a year to remodel, so results might be slow. Persevere though, it should help.
BW
Jenni

[Dublin Girl in Oz]

Thanks Jenni will  try what you have suggested - thanks again.

[Amy :-)]

Thanks to eveyone for your contributions
Dublin Girl, I'm glad you have gained some advice from this too

[obbie]

Just thinking, I saw a photo of a lady on the web about a month ago, and her skin was amazing.

Her trick was a tablespoon of oil in her bath every day, and soaked.

I find my massage oil so good for my skin.  I use Sweet Almond Oil.

[Amy :-)]

I don't have a bath Robyn

[meganjane]

I wouldn't recommend using oil in the bath. It can be really dangerous as far as slipping goes.

Another point about products like Bio Oil that are made from petroleum is that as an occlusive agent, mineral oil cannot carry anything through the skins upper layer. Only plant oils can do this as the molecules are so much smaller.

A great way of getting super soft skin is to use the oil cleansing method, or OCM. look it up and you'll see its easy to make your own concoction.