Drugstore Discovery Of The Week: Bio-Oil
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As previously mentioned,
we’re currently doing battle with dry skin—and winning! Our
patented mask/face oil/cream moisturizer strategy is doing wonders
for our face, but sadly, our body is still suffering. Having
shortsightedly left our hippie skin salve at home when we ventured
across the pond last week, we were forced to peruse London’s
drugstore aisles for something to use in the interim, which is when
we discovered
Bio-Oil. It gained Euro cult
status a few years ago when it appeared on the scene as a
revolutionary new stretch-mark treatment/scar healer, but we were
drawn to the white-capped, peach bottle for its other claims, which
include combating uneven skin tone and revitalizing aging and
dehydrated skin. Boasting a clean, fresh almondlike scent, the
surprisingly thin, nongreasy oil is formulated with PurCellin Oil,
a laboratory re-creation of the preen gland oil of ducks, which
distributes a lubricant film over the bird’s entire plumage to
allow for enhanced swimming abilities. In skincare form, this acts
as a carrier, helping to deliver vitamins A and E to the skin for
improved elasticity and softness; also included are hefty helpings
of clarifying calendula oil and soothing lavender and rosemary
oils. Bio-Oil does contain
paraffinum liquidum, a.k.a mineral oil, a.k.a a no-no for true
green-leaning types. But if you’re willing to look beyond that,
you’ll probably really enjoy slathering this one all over your
parched limbs. And conveniently enough, it’s available stateside at
a
CVS near you.
Previously:
Psssssst Instant Spray Shampoo
Photo: Courtesy of Bio Oil
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