Bio-Oil

Bio-Oil

To help reduce the appearance of teen skin concerns, trust Bio-Oil.

Teenage years are often referred to as the greatest years of one's life, but for those who struggle with weight issues, the experience can be anything but memorable. Research shows that 20 to 25 per cent of Australian young people are overweight or obsess and it is predicted that this figure will rise to 50 per cent by the year 2020. They physical scars of weight problems trigger low self esteem, lock of motivation and poor body image. Stretch marks are one of the most common skin concerns. To help reduce the appearance of such skin concerns, the specialist skin care product Bio-Oil is the comprehensive 'skincare kit'.

Bio-Oil is the quiet achiever that has fast become the No.1 selling pharmacy skincare and body care product in Australia today*. Formulated to help improve the appearance of existing scars and stretch marks from growth spurts or rapid weight gain or loss, Bio-Oil can also help to prevent new stretch marks from forming, as well as improve the appearance of uneven ski tone and acne scarred skin.

The likelihood of developing stretch marks during teenage growth years varies according to skin type, heredity, diet and hydration of the skin. Stretch marks are caused by exactly what their name suggests- stretching. While the skin connective tissues enables it to adapt to continuous movement of the body by expanding and contracting, during periods of rapid weight gain or loss, the skin has insufficient time to adapt. As the body expands faster than the skin covering it, the skin tears, forming an internal wound which heals and causes a scar to form. These scars are what we know as stretch marks.

One's best defense against stretch marks is to ensure that the skin maintains its maximum elasticity. Bio-Oil's clinically proven formulation works to maximize the skin's elasticity, thereby reducing the possibility of stretch marks.

Bio-Oil's formulation is the perfect synthesis of science and nature, and safe to use on a regular basis throughout pregnancy. A non-greasy and non-sticky unique blend of natural plant oils and vitamins, delivered to the skin via the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil ™. This helps make Bio-Oil a rapidly absorbed 'dry' oil, which delivers Calendula, Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile and Vitamin A and Vitamin E into the skin where they are most needed.

After many years of research and development it was nature herself who provided the inspiration for the creation of Bio-Oil's PurCellin ™. Scientists discovered the remedy through the observation of the grooming habits of ducks in their natural environment, commonly known as preening. A laboratory re-creation of a ducks preen gland oil was developed which became known as PurCellin Oil ™, Bio-Oil's key ingredient and proved to allow easy targeted absorption of the formula.

For best results, apply Bio-Oil twice daily- morning and evening, massaging in soft circular motions into the skin.

Bio-oil is available in 60ml ($14.95), 125ml ($24.95) and 200ml ($34.95) from Priceline, Big W, Target, Kmart, Woolworth's, Coles and all pharmacies nationally. For stockist enquires please phone (02) 8436 8300.

* The Nielsen Company ScanTrack Pharmacy for Bio-Oil 60ml, Cosmetic and Therapeutic skin care (excl washes, anti-fungal and cold sore preps) for calendar years 2006 and 2007.