Bio-Oil Skincare Oil: Dermatocare review
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil features Retinyl Palmitate (Retinyl esters, concentration not disclosed). Aligned to dry, combination/normal, non-sensitive skin types.
Overview
Skin type Dry, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Uneven dull skin
Specs Mid-Range, Not Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Retinoid: Retinyl Palmitate (concentration not disclosed)
- Key ingredients: Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Extract
- Soothing: Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil - Antioxidant: Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate - Emollient: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Triisononanoin
- Packaging: opaque bottle, protects the light-sensitive retinoid from degradation
Keep in mind
- Retinyl Palmitate is one of the mildest retinoid forms (a retinyl ester)
- Contains multiple fragrances
- No ceramide–cholesterol–fatty acid complex.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Retinyl Palmitate, which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 26100
Source: https://www.bio-oil.com/sg/en/products/SCO/information
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