It’s not just for driving RVs in San Francisco anymore! Word on the street is that Bio-Oil is the latest and greatest stretch mark removal treatment on the market, and the stories are going crazy. Some say, “This completely cures stretch marks!” Others say, “Works fine I guess!” Even more – “It doesn’t work! Give me my money back!”

So what’s the verdict on Bio Oil stretch mark treatments? What’s in there? How does it work? I will try to answer these burning questions below.

Bio Oil is a formulation of several natural oils, such as calendula oil and rosemary oil, and is enriched with vitamin A and E, all ingredients recognized for their effectiveness in treating skin conditions. These ingredients provide an intense moisturizing effect on the skin, which in turn can reduce the appearance of scar tissue, including stretch marks.

What Bio-Oil does not do, despite claims, is cure stretch marks or remove them altogether. You will find references to a certain 2005 Swiss Union study as proof of these claims, but dig a little deeper and you will see that the participants in this study only found that the appearance of healing improved, not that the scars had healed or reduced. To really improve stretch mark healing, a treatment that increases collagen production should be used.

So does this mean it’s worth nothing? Luckily, no, it doesn’t. Bio Oil is an excellent preventive measure against stretch marks, so those who can anticipate this type of scarring (such as pregnant women and bodybuilders) may find it very useful. And while it may not heal the scars you already have, it works great in unison with products that increase collagen production, helping to provide a “double whammy” effect. By using both treatments, you can lubricate and moisturize, which in turn will increase the effectiveness of the other treatment which increases collagen and stimulates elastin in the skin, reducing the time it will take for scars to heal.

So, in conclusion, use your Bio Oil in conjunction with a good proven topical treatment, and you just might find that those scars are reduced in record time and with stellar results.