There are very few skin care products I swear by. Partly because I don’t really try many product ranges and partly because I don’t invest hundreds of rands trying to figure out which ones actually deliver on what they say they are going to do. Saying that, there are also very few skincare products I just couldn’t live without during my pregnancies, one of those being Bio Oil. I mean, most women know it as the holy grail of stretch mark creams right? Liquid gold!
Having dry skin meant pregnancy wrecked havoc with my hormones and left my skin feeling more dehydrated than ever before. No matter how well I ate or how much water I drank, my skin always felt tight and itchy.
Add to that the fear of my tummy expanding and being left with horrible stretch marks across my belly and sides meant I had to be a little more proactive in trying to source a product that promised to relieve these symptoms and support my skin through pregnancy. And so I began to use Bio Oil! It was highly recommended by my mom and several friends and as it turned out I got through my first pregnancy without a single stretch mark. Well not one that lasted longer than a month post birth. So of course it meant I had it high on my list of baby shower gifs the second time round too!
And it’s also no surprise I still use it all over my body, even on my face. My mom makes a gorgeous concoction of body butter using a good body butter, bio oil and a drop of lavender. It’s pretty incredible stuff and my mom who has been using it for EVER and who is 59 looks about 40!
So, what makes Bio-Oil different?
Perhaps because it is a single product, not a range, Bio-Oil has always felt like a little brand; a brand people feel they can talk to, ‘share’ with. “Over the years the brand has received hundreds of letters and emails from customers telling us how they use the product. Bio-Oil has the ability to serve and transition through the many changes that life brings; from childhood scratches and marks from playground tumbles, to stretch marks as a result of adolescent growth spurts, burn related scars, acne scars, surgical scars, to the prevention of pregnancy stretch marks as the skin expands to accommodate new life. We allow consumers to embark on their own discovery process, to find their own uses for the product. This discovery process gives them an enormous sense of ownership – Bio-Oil is their little skin secret”, says Lombard.
It’s enhanced formulation contains a breakthrough ingredient called PurCellin OilTM which makes it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including ageing, dehydrated and sun burnt skin. So it’s always good to have a bottle during summer or those beach holidays after a day in the sun.
Bio-Oil contains no preservatives, is dermatologically tested, hypo-allergenic, non-acnegenic and suitable for all ages and skin types.
Have you ever wondered what makes Bio Oil so amazing and how they came up with such a successful formulation that would see it sold in over 100 countries?
The Bio-Oil formulation was the life’s work of Dieter Beier, a German chemist living in South Africa. He began research into oil-based skincare at Union Swiss in the mid ’70s, culminating in the launch of Bio-Oil in 1987. It was not an instant success.
At the time, mass-market skincare was dominated by creams and lotions – beauty and self-pampering were ‘in’ and a problem-solution specialist skincare oil was an aberration. Many retailers were loathed to list Bio-Oil simply because they didn’t know where to put it on their shelves.
But Dieter Beier persisted. From his research he knew that oil was an ideal medium for skincare. Unlike water- based creams and lotions, an oil-based product creates a near oxygen-free environment for its active ingredients. Vitamins and other natural extracts can be suspended in oil for an indefinite period, their potency intact, without the complications of added preservatives. And most importantly, an oil-based product complements the skin’s natural oils.
Beier’s challenge was to create an oil that was light and non-greasy so that it could be easily absorbed into the skin. The breakthrough came with the inclusion of PurCellin OilTM – an ingredient inspired by preen gland oil which is the source of the sheen and suppleness of a duck’s feathers. PurCellin OilTM reduces the thickness of Bio-Oil ensuring optimal absorption of its key ingredients: Vitamins A and E, and Calendula, Lavender, Rosemary and Chamomile oils.
Bio Oil is a proudly South African product manufactured right in Johannesburg and used by women all over the world. Celebrities who swear but his product include Victoria Beckam, Kim Kardashian, Natalie Portman, Sienna Miller and even Kate Middleton! If it’s fit for a princess, you know it has to be good!
In leu of Heritage day coming up next month, Bio Oil have offered my readers the chance to WIN and amazing hamper valued at R900! How amazing? The hamper includes: Clevamama Splash & Wrap, Bath towel, a cosy cotton babygro, Bio-Oil’s ‘Tips from Moms for Moms’ booklet and three bottles of Bio-Oil (60ml, 125ml, 200ml).
How gorgeous is that little baby vest??
All you need to do to enter is follow these three east steps.
- Comment below with your name and tell us why you love Bio Oil or why you want to try it.
- Share the post on Facebook and tag two friends who you know would love to win this too.
Terms and conditions
- This competition is open to South African residents only
- This competition will end on Friday 2nd September and 12h00
- The winner will be drawn via Random.org and my decision is final
- Winner must follow all the steps in order to qualify for the prize.
GOOD LUCK!!! XOXO
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It works amazingly. I still use it after pregnancy. It’s a trusted brand
I love Bio oil – it worked so well with my first pregnancy and I had no stretch marks, bonus! A year later… here we are expecting our next one in December, so this hamper would be perfect!
Being pregnant brings with it loads of dry skin and stretch marks. I would love to give Bio Oil a try during the rest of my pregnancy.
HI there my son had a bad elbow break and went in for operation and now has a terrible scare on his arm, I would love to try Bio Oil to see if it would make the appearance of the scare less noticeable, as I have read it is a really good product.
I would love to try this, I have heard so many good feedbacks but never tried it myself, I would use it all over my body and would also like my daughter in law that is having her baby soon to rub Bio Oil on her tumy and use it on the baby
Bio-Oil has been my go to for many years to minimise scars and stretch marks. I fear it is going to take a lot of Bio-Oil to minimise my most recent bride of Frankenstein scars.
I trust the product because it helps to reduce stretch marks that is why I like to try it,its the best product
My name is Bongiwe Mbhele and I love Bio-Oil because when I was growing up I suffered from sores in my body that left a lot of scars in my skin. When I was older I started using Bio-Oil and it has reduced the appearance of my scars. I can now wear my skirts with no worries. I am also using it in my current pregnancy and I see NO signs of stretch marks. I love Bio-Oil.
Looovvveee Bio oil… Being using it since my pregnancy and it helped me so much as i suffered from dry skin and it was the only thing that worked.. I also uss it on my face to help with those unwanted little pimple scars and wrinkles and i dony get the dry patches anymore… BEST OIL EVER..
My name is Ronnae, I would love to win this hamper. Bio-oil is the best for scars and stretch marks, which I have a lot of. This Bio-oil hamper would definitely come in handy.
My name is Ullricke van Zyl WOW Bio oil sounds amazing,,only one bottle that is good for so many uses,, Would love to try it, with winter drying out my skin it will put moist back again. I have read so much about this awesome range and would love to be an ambassador for this super product,
I absolutely love bio oil. Used it during my pregnancy and never struggled with stretch marks. I have since baby had another option that has left awful scars so would love to win this to use to lighten the scars 🙂
I’ve used Bio-Oil for every unsightly scar that I’ve had over the years and I can definitely say that it helped them become almost completely invisible.
Jojo Christer!
Because I’ve just realised my tummy has stretch marks and I neeeeed to put bio oil on it ?
Enhanced formulation with a breakthrough ingredient called PurCellin OilTM which makes it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including ageing, dehydrated and sun burnt skin.
Bio-Oil contains no preservatives, is dermatologically tested, hypo-allergenic, non-acnegenic and suitable for all ages and skin types. What’s not to like “aeging ” need some help
This is the perfect product for pregnancy and for after. Using it at the moment with my second pregnancy.?
Would love the opportunity to try. Afterall, it has been a quality brand and trusted by Mums, with no complains from the little ones.
I just love Bio Oil and have experienced its effectivenesson a scar I once had from a scratch in my face. I sometimes put a couple of drops in my bath and the subtle fragrance for me exudes nourishment. Sometimes I make a scrub by mixing Bio Oil and sugar. It keeps my hands moisturised. So from lifting scars to nourishing my skin, Bio Oil wins hands down.
I would love to try bio oil, I’m currently 5 months pregnant with twins and I already look like how I was when I was 8 months with my son… Im sure I will definitely get more stretch marks now and I would love to try bio oil on it..
My name is Melanie and I used Bio Oil throughout my pregnancy. It definitely did the job! Not a single stretch mark in sight!
I love Bio oil! I’ve been using it all my life, such a trusted brand. I really need as much of it as possible at the moment, because I have some stretch marks to deal with. My baby boy, Ben is 6 weeks old today and my post pregnancy belly needs some of that nice non sticky oil!
I love bio-oil, not only for its effectiveness, but also its smell. LOL. I need it, because not long after my 2nd child, I donated a kidney to my husband, my 1st birth was natural and the 2nd was a C section. The gynaes did an amazing job and stiched me up really neatly. The Urologist however, ripped me open and stapled me up. Turning my neat C section scar into a disfiguring self esteem destroyer. I know these scars are a part of me, and I know they’ll never disappear. I would like to at least lighten them up, so I can be okay with myself in the mirror.
My name is Faziela and I have always loved using Bio-Oil. I never had a single stretchmark as I was using it from the get go with my first pregnancy, but alas, during my last few months I earned a few tiger stripes. The great part is that they faded so fast that it was well worth the daily rub down. 🙂
Bio oil is great!! Love it! Had a small scar in my face and bio oil worked wonders!!
I just love bio oil. It not only reduced my stretchmarks but also moisterised my skin. Its always on my shopping list, eventhough I can only afford to buy when its on a special.
I just have a baby girl and my stretch marks look terible,and it seems as my skin it’s dry now after giving birth to my daughter,friend of mine suggest me to get bio oil for all of that,I really want to try it as lot of people have positive result about it
My name is Ferlene Smith; I love bio-oil, I’ve been using it throughout my pregnancy with great results and plan on using it after birth as well 🙂
My daughter had twins and her stretch marks were pretty bad. Once she used Bio Oil she never looked back and both my sons inherited (from their father) stretch marks on their backs when they hit puberty so they all use Bio Oil with great results.
Hi I am Jozelle Assam and I love Bio Oil, used if after I have birth to my Son in 2004…..and Wala I was stretch mark free, my Son had a scar on his forehead after a nasty fall and had stitches, after his wound was healed I applied Bio Oil on that scar everyday…There is no scar 🙂
Gave birth to my daughter in January 2016 and continued using Bio Oil.
Bio Oil is a trusted and lovely product to use, I was never disappointed as I always get results.
Been using Bio oil throughout my pregnancy and not a stretch mark in sight. My skin is soft and smooth. Will definitely continue in future.
I love Bio Oil cause it’s an all round fantastic product which is suitable for all ages and skin types. It even works wonders on dry, brittle hair plus it doesn’t leave skin feeling oily or stain clothing.
Ooh I love bio oil! I’ve been using it for years on everything from stretch marks to dry skin to using it as a night time face moisturizer. I just ran out and with twins coming in December, this hamper would be perfect 🙂
Lauren
Oooh, I love bio oil! I’ve been using it for years on everything from stretch marks to dry skin to using it as a night time face moisturizer. I just ran out and with twins coming in December, this hamper would be perfect ?
Lauren
I absolutely love bio-oil as I have very dehydrated skin and it just nourishe’s and moisturises all the dry and flaky skin 🙂
Also it helps so much with stretch marks!
My name is kristel jansen van rensburg. I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and bio-oil is the only product that works for my stretch marks. i cant get enough of it 🙂 😉 🙂 <3 <3 I would love to win this hamper <3 <3 <3
Name: Ruweida
I would love to try Bio Oil because it sounds like an amazing product; and I just had a baby girl and I’m battling to hide the stretch marks.
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Ragmat Baron- I love Bio oil, I have used it since the start of my pregnancy and it works miracles on my skin
I’m struggling with blemishes in my face and stretch marks. I have tried so much products before, but nothing helps….Bio was the last product I tried, and it worked. That’s one of the reasons why I am a strong believer in Bio oil.
I use Bio Oil to treat my scars and stretchmarks and this product has helped me achieve significant improvement in the appearance and texture of my skin
Redré Lezar – I would love to win this hamper for 2 reasons – Firstly I have 2 scars in my face and secondly I gave birth to a beautiful girl in February so I have some stretch marks from my pregnancy, I have a very sensitive skin but bio oil seems to work best.