Bio-Oil is a skincare product that is designed to reduce scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, aging skin, and dehydrated skin. It is formulated with a blend of vitamins and plant extracts that are suspended in oil bases. The primary ingredient is mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), and the substance that is most credited for the products healing ability is PurCellin. The blend of botanicals includes Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, and Anthemis nobilis flower oil. It also contains vitamins connected to skin health, namely Retinyl palmitate and Tocopheryl acetate. The oil base is made of mineral oil, triisononanoin, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl myristate, Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, BHT, and bisabolol. It also contains coloring, fragrances, and various chemicals, such as benzyl salicylate and Alpha-isomethyl Ionone.

Positive aspects of Bio-Oil include its ability to hydrate dry skin without making it oily. It is also the first oil to be submitted to clinical trials and prove that it could improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Bio-Oil is also known for its ability to improve the skin, although the benefits of oil are mostly known only through folklore.

Negative aspects of Bio-Oil include the fact that it contains mineral oil, which is a controversial ingredient with pros and cons and plenty of myths around it. Some people may also be sensitive to the fragrances and chemicals in the product.

In summary, Bio-Oil is a skincare product that is formulated with a blend of vitamins and plant extracts suspended in oil bases. It is designed to reduce scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, aging skin, and dehydrated skin. While it has positive aspects such as its ability to hydrate dry skin and improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks, it also contains mineral oil and fragrances that may not be suitable for everyone.