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Hello Lovelies,

Today I'm going to review 'The Miracle Oil' which is known to help reduce scars and stretch marks - Bio Oil.

Product Description:

Bio Oil is a specialist skincare product formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Its unique formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, is also highly effective for aging and dehydrated skin. PurCellin Oil reduces the thickness of the Bio-Oil formulation and makes it easily absorbed.

Packaging:

The bottle is placed inside a white carton accompanied by an instruction manual (it even has diagrams demonstrating the application of the product). Bio oil comes in a convenient sturdy transparent plastic bottle (you can always see how much is left inside) with a white screw on cap and a small hole to dispense the oil. It’s the perfect shape for both storage and travel and doesn’t leak either. I also like that this pretty pink/peach oil is shown off to it's full as the packaging is completely transparent except for the labelling and lid.

How to use:

Apply twice daily for a minimum of 3 months. During pregnancy apply twice from the start of the second trimester.

Texture:

The oil is light orange in color while inside the bottle, The oil is light orange in color while inside the bottle, but is transparent on pouring out.. The texture is light and smooth, almost like a dry oil and is not at all heavy or sticky. I have oily to combination skin type and so hence only use 2-3 drops and massage it onto my face. It sinks into my skin instantly and disappears without a trace.

My Experience:

Bio-Oil has a pinkish-orange tone, which turns completely transparent as soon as it comes outside the bottle. The fragrance is very mild herbal, but not at all offensive and fades within moments of application. The oil is very light in weight and its texture is absolutely non-greasy. No matter how dry your skin is, only a few drops will be enough to moisturize it efficiently. Moreover, it goes deep into the skin after a little massage (the manual shows how you need to move your fingertips gently in small circles) without leaving any oily residue.

Bio Oil is a staple in my beauty stash since the last few weeks. It has helped fade a few scars (wish I was more consistent) It definitely does take longer to see results, but once they are visible you can't ignore this product.

YAYS:

Makes skin smooth and supple and dehydrated
Does help to reduce the size and redness of scars.
Fine lines and wrinkles are softened.
Highly effective on very dehydrated skin.
Travel free packing
Required less quantity
Enriched with skin-friendly essential oils
Loaded with anti-aging compounds (vitamin E and A)
Very fast absorpion
Non-greasy
Non-allergenic
Suitable to use on whole body including hair
A single bottle lasts for a long time
Affordable (if the lasting time is taken into consideration)
Sturdy and travel-friendly
Comes with instruction manual

NAYS:

It can take a while for the oil to absorb into the skin if you have oily skin
Contains Mineral Oil.
Break outs skin (Bio Oil does contain many oil based ingredients it may cause oily skin or break outs on the area where you apply the product)
No fast results
Might be heavy for oily or combination skin type if not used in moderation

Multiple Uses: According to experts, Bio Oil is a multi-tasker and it can be used:

· To reduce stretch marks significantly
· To moisturize the skin intensively
· To prevent signs of aging
· To fade away marks of scars, burns, acne, etc.
· To treat patchy skin
· To reduce pigmentation marks
· To make the skin tone even
· To prepare the skin before shaving
· To protect nail cuticles
· As a perfect massage oil for the body
· As a soothing bath oil

Product Information:

Name: Bio Oil

Shelf life: 36 months

Claims: Skincare product infuses skin with rich moisturizers to hydrate and nourish. Bio-Oil Specialist Skincare for Scars, Stretch Marks, Uneven Skin Tone, Aging Skin, Dehydrated Skin can also be used as an after-sun treatment and bath oil. Formulated with PureCellin oil to make product easy for skin to absorb

Key ingredients: Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Citronellol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Eugenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Farnesol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, BHT, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Bezyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triisononanoin, Glycine Soja Oil, Calendula Officinalis Etract, Linalool, Bisabolol, Cl 26100.

I’m very skeptical like most of you to try out new skin products, however I’m a total sucker for organic and natural products. When TishTash gave me a goodie bag with Herbal Essentials I was over the moon. Herbal Essentials is 100% natural and it’s made in UAE with imported Himalayan natural ingredients.

Herbal essentials Problem Skin Scrub contains natural clay (Gopichand) – a magnesium iron and aluminum yellow earth – similar to Bentonite along with neem, brahmi, turmeric, basil, walnut shell, sunflower oil, coco palm wax.

It smells very earthy, and oddly enough I felt it smelled like cumin. I loved the fragrance, it had a soothing and relaxing effect.

It comes in n easy to use wide plastic jar with a screw up lid. The texture is that of soft clay with tiny beads which are not harsh, but easily cleanse your skin. You can use it as a scrub or as a mask. I usually apply scrubs as a mask and then scrub em away when dry. Best of both worlds isn't it?

My Review: Since I do have sensitive skin, I take a patch test before generously lathering anything on my face. If the product passes the patch test, it gets slapped on my face. Herbal Essentials problem skin scrub passed the patch test, and was generously applied on my clean face. It took around 15-20 minutes to dry. Usually with clay masks, you feel it drying as it stretches your skin absorbing all excess oils. However, I didn't feel the same with this one. I had to keep checking if the mask dried, which was a plus.

I splashed my face with lukewarm water and then scrubbed away the mask in circular motion, paying more attention to problem areas like my nose, and chin. I scrubbed away gently on my neck in upward motion and loved the soft, smooth and supple effect it left.

I didn't moisturise my skin so as to check if the scrub dries out my skin, and to my surprise it didn't.

You will start noticing the effect post the first use itself. It’s a perfect pamper jar that you could gift yourself or your loved ones, and its calming fragrance will relax your mind as well.

Put on some music and pamper yourself with the Problem Skin scrub for a more radiant YOU!

I love Winters, because I'm always ready for hoodies and cold nights. I'm a person who gets cold even in summers, so you can imagine how cold winter really is for me. However, I love winters because I love sweaters, its just something I have fallen in love with from a very young age, not the one's that hug your frame, but those that hang over your frame, giving you warmth and comfort in return.

Sweaters are effortlessly chic and also hide those flabs that develop in winter through excessive food intake. I hope I'm not the only that eats like an elephant in winters!

Here are my favorite picks this winter. They can be teamed with leggings, skinny jeans, or for those daring to face the cold, you can wear em with shorts. I love the fact that they can be worn as a boat neck sweater or as an off shoulder thereby making it a versatile morning to night outfit.

Style Tip:

Turn your boat neck to an off shoulder with a statement neck piece and that perfect pout of ruby woo, and you can easily convert your morning sweater to an evening girl's night out!