Bio-Oil

Introduction Formulation Ingredients Manufacture

Application: Scars Stretch marks Uneven skin tone Aging skin

Dehydrated skin

Accolades: Awards No.1 selling Most recommended

Bio-Oil is a specialist moisturizing oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks,
uneven skin tone, aging and dehydrated skin. Bio-Oil has won 284 skincare awards and has
become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 20 countries since its global launch in
2002.

The Bio-Oil formulation is a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base.
It contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, which changes the formulations overall
consistency, making it light and non-greasy. This ensures that the goodness contained in the
vitamins and plant extracts is easily absorbed.

Bio-Oil has undergone safety assessments in accordance with the Regulation of the European
Parliament and of the Council on Cosmetic Products. The toxicological profile, chemical
structure, level of inclusion and total level of daily exposure of each ingredient used has been
assessed and deemed safe for use (including for use by pregnant women).

Bio-Oil is a member of Beauty Without Cruelty.

Botanicals

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Calendula Oil)

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender Oil)
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosemary Oil)
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil (Chamomile Oil)

Vitamins

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Oil base

Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)

Triisononanoin
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Isopropyl Myristate
Glycine Soja Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
BHT
Bisabolol
Fragrance (Rose)

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Amyl Cinnamal
Benzyl Salicylate
Citronellol
Coumarin
Eugenol
Farnesol
Geraniol
Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Limonene
Linalool

Color (Orange)

D&C Red No.17 (CI26100)

Bio-Oil is manufactured in accordance with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) as

stipulated by the World Health Organization. All ingredients are tested for adulteration and
microbiological contamination prior to production and a sample from each batch manufactured
is laboratory tested and then retained and monitored over a 5-year period.

All Bio-Oil packaging is recyclable and all paper materials are certified to be in accordance with
sustainable forest management practices.

No harmful emissions, hazardous waste or wastewater is generated in the production of Bio-Oil.

Scars are an integral part of the healing process and result from an over-production of collagen
at the wound site. Scars go through numerous changes as they mature, but they are permanent
in nature. Bio-Oil is formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, but it can never
remove them.

Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the scar, twice daily, for a minimum of 3
months. On new scars, Bio-Oil should be applied only once the wound has healed, and should
not be used on broken skin.

Results will vary from individual to individual.

When the body expands faster than the covering skin, the skin tears, forming a scar as it heals.
These scars are visible on the surface of the skin as stretch marks.

The likelihood of developing stretch marks varies according to skin type, race, age, diet and
hydration of the skin. Those most prone to stretch marks include pregnant women, body
builders, adolescents undergoing sudden growth spurts and individuals who experience rapid
weight gain.

Stretch marks are permanent in nature, and although Bio-Oil is formulated to help improve their
appearance, it can never remove them.

Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the stretch marks, twice daily, for a
minimum of 3 months. During pregnancy, it should be applied from the start of the second
trimester to areas that are prone to stretch marks such as the abdomen, breasts, lower back,
hips, buttocks and thighs.

Results will vary from individual to individual.

Uneven skin tone occurs when there is an inconsistent production of melanin by the body. This
can be triggered by external causes, such as excessive exposure to the sun or the use of poor
quality skin lightening products; or internal causes, such as hormonal fluctuations related to
pregnancy, menopause or the use of oral contraceptives. Bio-Oil helps improve the appearance
of uneven skin tone.

Bio-Oil should be applied to the affected areas, twice daily, for a minimum of 3 months. Bio-Oil
does not contain a sunscreen factor. If using a sunscreen apply once Bio-Oil has been fully
absorbed.

Results will vary from individual to individual.

Wrinkled skin commonly associated with aging is largely caused by the weakening of the
collagen and elastin support system in the skin. Bio-Oil is formulated to help improve the
appearance of aging skin.

Bio-Oil should be applied to the affected areas twice daily. Results will vary from individual to
individual.

The surface of the skin has an invisible oil layer which acts as a barrier to stop moisture from
escaping. In a very dry climate this lipid layer is often unable to cope and too much moisture is
drawn out of the skin. Daily bathing or showering may exacerbate this by stripping away the
lipid layer due to the astringent effects of soap and water. Bio-Oil supplements the skins natural
oil layer, helping to restore its barrier function of retaining moisture.

Bio-Oil should be applied twice daily. Results will vary from individual to individual.

Product most recommended by doctors / pharmacists / midwives for

scars and stretch marks

Australia, Gynecologist survey (ACA Research HCP Study July 2015, 2015)

Australia, Pharmacist survey (Pharmacist Omnibus, 2014)

Canada, Doctor survey (Rogers Connect Market Research, 2015)

Canada, Pharmacist survey (Rogers Connect Market Research, 2015)

Germany, Pharmacist survey (BVDA / German Pharmacist Association, 2015)

Italy, Midwife survey (Millward Brown, 2014)

Kenya, Pharmacist survey (Consumer Insight, 2015)

New Zealand, Doctor survey (Colmar Brunton, 2014)

New Zealand, Midwife survey (Colmar Brunton, 2014)

South Africa, Doctor survey (IPSOS, 2014)

South Africa, Gynecologist survey (IPSOS, 2014)

South Africa, Midwife survey (IPSOS, 2014)

South Africa, Pharmacist survey (IPSOS, 2014)

UK, Pharmacist survey (Opinion Health, 2013)

Product description

Bio Oil is a specialist skincare product that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch
marks and uneven skin tone.

Its advanced formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, also makes
it highly effective for numerous other skin concerns, including aging skin and dehydrated skin.

Bio Oil is formualted with the following all-natural ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula
Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil and Chamomile Oil

Bio Oil is a non-comedogenic (acnegenic), hypo-allergenic product that is suitable for use by
individuals with sensitive skin.

Improving the Appearance of Scars

Bio-Oil helps improve the appearance of all scar types. It is also highly effective in helping to
maintain the elasticity of scar tissue on joints and other high-mobility areas.

Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the scar and surrounding skin, twice daily,
for a minimum of 3 months. Younger scars have a greater chance of improvement within a
shorter time period, however, older scars will also benefit from the regular use of Bio-Oil. On
new scars, Bio-Oil should be applied only once the wound has healed, and should never be
used on broken skin.

What is a scar and how is it formed?

Scars are an integral part of the healing process and result from an imbalance in the production
of collagen at the wound site. Scars go through numerous changes as they mature, but they are
permanent in nature. Bio-Oil is specifically formulated to help improve the appearance of scars,
but will never remove them entirely.

Improving the Appearance of Uneven Skin Tone

Bio-Oil helps to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone caused by hormonal fluctuations,
skin-lighteners or excessive sun exposure. Visible as dark patches on the face or body, uneven
skin tone often becomes most apparent during pregnancy, menopause or after exposure to high
volumes of UV light.

Improving the Appearance of Stretch Marks

Bio-Oil is highly effective in helping to improve the appearance of existing stretch marks. Bio-Oil
helps to increase the elasticity of the skin, thereby the possibility of new stretch marks forming
is reduced.

Aging Skin
Sagging and wrinkled skin commonly associated with aging is largely caused by the weakening
of the collagen and elastin support system in the dermis. Bio-Oil contains numerous ingredients
that help to plasticize the skin, making it softer, smoother and more supple, thereby reducing
the appearance of wrinkled and sagging skin. Bio-Oil also moisturizes, which improves the
texture, tone and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dehydrated skin

Bio Oil helps replenish the skin's natural oils that have been stripped away by factors such as:

Frequent bathing/cleansing with harsh soaps.

Excessive perspiration.
Atmospheric conditions including exposure to the sun and wind.
Central heating and air conditioning.
Poor diet and/or insufficient water intake.