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 of participants: 18—65. Methodology Evaluator blinded, randomised image assessment, open-labelled study. Subject inclusion was performed by a physician according to the Mallol Score. Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) was applied twice daily for 8 weeks by gently massaging in a circular motion on the assigned striae and surrounding skin. Application 22 was performed under supervision at regular intervals. The main objective was to assess the effect of the product on the skin investigated by means of POSAS at baseline, and at 2, 4 and 8 weeks. A further parameter investigated at the end of the study included image assessment of the aesthetic outcome by 6 trained assessors and subjects themselves. Result Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) is efficacious in improving the appearance of striae. A statistically significant improvement in POSAS (considering both the objective and subjective assessments of OSAS and PSAS) after only 2 weeks was evident in 71% of the subjects. After 8 weeks 97% of subjects showed a noticeable improvement, with the extent of the improvement 5 times greater than at 2 weeks. A continuous and significant improvement of POSAS over the duration of the study was noted.

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. Age of participants: 18—65. Methodology Evaluator blinded, randomised image assessment, open-label study. Subject inclusion was performed by a dermatologist using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) was applied twice daily for 8 weeks by gently massaging in a circular motion on the assigned scar and surrounding skin. Application was performed under supervision at regular intervals. The main objective was to assess the effect of the product on the skin investigated by means of POSAS at baseline, and at 2, 4 and 8 weeks. Further parameters investigated at the end of the study included image assessment of the aesthetic outcome by 6 trained assessors and subjects themselves, and skin colour deviation of the scars to their surrounding as measured by a Chromameter. Result Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) is efficacious in improving the appearance of scars. A statistically significant improvement in POSAS (considering both the objective and subjective assessments of OSAS and PSAS) after only 2 weeks was evident in 94% of the subjects. After 8 weeks 100% of subjects showed a noticeable improvement, with the extent of the improvement more than double that at 2 weeks. A continuous and significant improvement of POSAS over the duration of the study was noted.

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). - Helps reduce the possibility of stretch marks forming and helps improve the appearance of stretch marks (proDERM 2020). - Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone in both light and dark skin types (Stephens & Associates 2020). - Helps smooth and tone ageing and wrinkled skin on the face and body and helps retain moisture (Stephens & Associates 2020). - Helps improve skin hydration and barrier function (Complife 2020). - Helps improve the appearance of dry skin (Complife 2020). - Non-comedogenic (Complife 2020). - Suitable for sensitive skin (Complife 2020). - Rapidly and easily absorbed (proDERM 2020). - Occlusivity (Rigano 2020).

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Q: Sensitive skin test, 2020

Trial centre Complife Italia S.r.l, Italy. Objective To 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 applied (demineralised water) and an area to which Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) was applied. Test products were applied to the backs of participants, in contact with the skin surface, for a period of 48 hours using a Fin chamber. Skin reactions were evaluated under the supervision of a dermatologist, to assess primary skin irritation at 15 minutes, 1 hour and 24 hours after patch removal. Skin reactions were rated on a scale from 0—4 (with 0 being no erythema, oedema, or other types of skin irritation, and 4 being serious erythema and oedema, indicating dark red appearance and extended swelling and beyond the application area). Result The skin tolerability of Bio‑Oil Skincare Oil (Natural) was deemed ‘non-irritating’.

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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:41:01+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:39:30+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:38:09+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:36:32+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:35:02+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:31:24+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:28:47+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:24:25+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, 2020admin2022-03-22T16:22:54+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). [...]

Claimsadmin2022-03-22T16:19:19+02:00