Thursday 9 June 2011

Alternative to Bio Oil

I've almost developed an art for covering them up, but I do have scarring on my face from when I suffered from mild acne years ago.
They are one of the things that I am most self-conscious about, and am always worried about covering them up.

Although it's expensive, I had heard a lot of good things about Bio Oil, so I thought I'd give it a go.
I have tried using Bio Oil a while back in an attempt to get rid of the scarring, but it ALWAYS made me break out, which means the scarring ended up getting worse.
Until now I thought my only solution would be to save up for laser treatment.

BUT I came across this serum by LUSH:

Full of Grace

I apply this at night before my moisturiser. 

Directions: Warm the solid serum between your palms (ensure your hands are clean), then apply the product thats on your hands onto your face

As a serum I love it as it feels like it really conditions my skin over night. 
As an added bonus, by morning the scarring is so much lighter. I usually find cleansing makes them a little redder temporarily because of the pressure, yet even cleansing hours after using this doesn't aggravate my skin. 

I can't say for sure whether this fully fades scars as I haven't been using it for that long, BUT I can say with confidence that (for me at least) there is a big improvement.
PLUS this gives me absolutely no breakouts!
It doesn't smother my skin, like bio oil, and it's cheaper (£7.90) and it lasts ages! I've been using it for weeks and it looks practically the same as the day I bought it!

I highly recommend this even just as a serum.
This product is a MUST if you've found the same problems with Bio Oil



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13 comments:

  1. I have never tried Bio Oil (I think it contains mineral oil?), but this bar serum sounds so good! I love lush (I feel physical pain when parted from my Lemony Flutter lol) and can't wait to try this!

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  2. I'm not 100% whats in it, but something in bio oil really irritates my skin.
    This serum seems to sooth instead.

    I've heard good things about lemony fluttery! I haven't got round to trying it yet though, definitely on my to do list now :)

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  3. i have scarring from acne! :( can be soo depressing cant it! definately going to try this!

    Thanks!

    come Visit us?

    Danniella x

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  4. I know, I hate it :(
    I hope it works for you!
    :)

    Just visited your blog, I'm in love with all the shoes and lipsticks!

    Carrie x

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  5. I know, I hate it :(
    I hope it works for you!
    :)

    Just visited your blog, I'm in love with all the shoes and lipsticks!

    Carrie x

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  6. I have never tried Bio Oil (I think it contains mineral oil?), but this bar serum sounds so good! I love lush (I feel physical pain when parted from my Lemony Flutter lol) and can't wait to try this!

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  7. This sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting.

    You have a fantastic blog and I will definitly come back to read more of your posts! I wish you all the luck in the world with your blog (although I am sure you don't need it).

    All the best,
    Voe.
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    http://lipstick-and-pearls.blogspot.com

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  8. I think so. ts so gentle, and definately makes a difference to my complexion :)

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  9. Thanks for commenting. Definitely recommend this! Even if you don't have scarring :)

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  10. Aw thank you so much! That really means a lot :)
    x

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  11. shelbychapman2719 June 2011 at 05:28

    I love lush! Love your blog!Hey will you check out mine? If you follow I will return the favor! Thanks to much:)
    http://beautybarbie16.blogspot.com/

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  12. Thank you for your lovely comment and for putting my blog on your blog role. I really appreciate your support! I can't wait to read more of your posts.

    Voe.
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    http://lipstick-and-pearls.blogspot.com

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  13. That's ok, happy to do it :)
    Thank you! Looking forwards to more of yours too.
    x

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