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Occlusivity study, 2020

Trial centre Rigano Laboratories, Milan, Italy. Objective To evaluate whether Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) demonstrates a similar occlusivity level to vernix caseosa. Methodology Known quantities of water were placed in beakers covered with a semipermeable membrane called Vitro-Skin™, which mimics the surface properties of human skin. Equal quantities of vernix caseosa and Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil [...]

Occlusivity study, 20202022-03-22T16:41:01+02:00

Absorption study, 2020

Trial centre proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Hamburg, Germany. Objective To assess the rate of absorption of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) after standardised application and rubbing in. Sample Subjects: 100 participants (74 female and 26 male). Test site: test products applied to the inner volar forearm of all participants. Methodology Double-blind, randomised and controlled [...]

Absorption study, 20202022-03-22T16:39:30+02:00

Non-comedogenic study, 2020

Trial centre Complife Italia S.r.l, Italy. Objective To test whether Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) is likely to cause acne and comedones (pimples). Sample 20 participants, 14 female and 6 male, of varying ethnicities with acne prone skin. Age of participants: 18—65. Methodology Controlled study. The product was applied on a disk of filter paper to [...]

Non-comedogenic study, 20202022-03-22T16:38:09+02:00

Sensitive skin test, 2020

Trial centre Complife Italia S.r.l, Italy. ObjectiveTo assess the potential of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) to cause skin irritation. Sample 25 participants, 3 male and 22 female, all with sensitive skin according to lactic acid stinging test. Age of participants: 18—70. Methodology Controlled study. Two areas were evaluated: area to which a negative control was [...]

Sensitive skin test, 20202022-03-22T16:36:32+02:00

Dehydrated skin study, 2020

Trial centre Complife Italia S.r.l, Italy. Study 1: Stratum corneum hydration and barrier function Objective To assess the efficacy of a single application of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) to improve stratum corneum hydration and barrier function. Sample Subjects: 40 female participants of varying ethnicities. Test site: test product applied to the inner volar forearm of [...]

Dehydrated skin study, 20202022-03-22T16:35:02+02:00

Ageing skin study, 2020

Trial centre Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Inc., Texas, United States of America. Study 1: Face and neck Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) when used by women with mild to moderate photodamaged (ageing) skin on the face and neck. Sample Subjects: 64 female participants of varying ethnicities with clinically determined [...]

Ageing skin study, 20202022-03-22T16:31:24+02:00

Uneven skin tone study, 2020

Trial centre Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Inc., Texas, United States of America Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) in improving the appearance of uneven skin tone and mottled pigmentation when used by women with mild to moderate photodamaged (ageing) skin on the face and neck. Sample Subjects: 64 female participants [...]

Uneven skin tone study, 20202022-03-22T16:28:47+02:00

Striae study, 2020

Trial centre proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Hamburg, Germany. Objective To assess the efficacy of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) in improving the appearance of striae. Sample Subjects: 36 female participants of varying ethnicities. Striae causes: various (post pregnancy, weight gain, weight training or adolescent growth spurt). Striae locations: abdomen, arms, thigh and hips. Age [...]

Striae study, 20202022-03-22T16:24:25+02:00

Scar study, 2020

Trial centre proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Hamburg, Germany. Objective To assess the efficacy of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) in improving the appearance of scars. Sample Subjects: 40 female participants of varying ethnicities. Scar ages: newly formed to 3 years old. Scar locations: face or body due to major grazes, cuts or surgical scars. [...]

Scar study, 20202022-03-22T16:22:54+02:00

Claims

A number of clinical trials, derma tests, consumer tests and lab tests have been conducted in order to substantiate Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural)’s various claims.10 These claims are listed below and the studies themselves are described in detail in the following sections. - Helps improve the appearance of both new and old scars (proDERM 2020). [...]

Claims2022-03-22T16:19:19+02:00
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