If you have acne or oily skin, you may want to avoid Bio Oil as it contains mineral oil, which is occlusive so may clog pores.
How to use Bio Oil
Boasting thousands of 5-star reviews, and the promise to “improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks, solve dry skin and leave no greasy residue”, Bio Oil has earned a permanent place in our bathrooms. Here are some of our favourite ways to use this multi-tasking oil:
For extra hydration if your skin is dry — Bio Oil is great as an extra layer of hydration during the winter months and can be pressed into the skin over the top of your favourite moisturiser. Nina also recommends Bio Oil as a face oil, “it can be beneficial when used on the face to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, due in part to the vitamin A in it.”
To moisturise your cuticles — The number one thing you can do for healthier, stronger and longer nails is to moisturise your cuticles at least twice a day; more if they’re really dry or you’re prone to picking and biting. The non-greasy properties of Bio Oil make it a great addition to your at-home cuticle kit. Expert-approved, Nina says, “it’s great for maintaining healthy cuticles due to the fact that it helps to lock moisture in.”
As a bath oil substitute — Decided to have a bath and realised you’ve not got any bath oil? Grab that bottle of Bio Oil in your cupboard instead. We prefer to put it on our body dry before getting into the bath and then massaging in. Trust us, your skin will feel incredibly soft afterwards.
As a body oil — Of course, one of the most common ways people use Bio Oil is on their body, to soothe especially parched patches and lessen scarring over the course of many months. “One of my favourite uses of Bio Oil is on stomachs and thighs to help keep skin hydrated and supple during and after pregnancy,” Nina says.
To soothe skin post-waxing — Try the lightweight oil after waxing to soothe any areas of irritation and prevent ingrown hairs.
To help remove fake tan — So you’ve had a fake tan disaster, or you just want to remove old, stubborn tan. Slather your skin in Bio Oil before hopping into the shower. This will help break down the old tan before you exfoliate the rest of it off with warm water.
To clean your makeup brushes — Add a few drops of Bio Oil to the brush, swirl into water and watch your leftover makeup run down the drain.
As a hair oil — If you’re caught without a hair oil, Bio Oil will work just fine. Thanks to its lightweight and non-greasy formula, you can tame unwanted frizz in no time by just applying a few drops to the ends.