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href="../../brands/biooil/singlebrandpages_biooil_moisturizers_p1.html"><font color="#660033">Moisturizers</font></a></h3> <h4>Bio Oil Liquid</h4> </div> <div class="pulldown_menu"><ul id="MenuBar1" class="MenuBarHorizontal"> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="#">Ingredients</a> <ul> <p class="MenuBarItemSubmenu">2 oz: Paraffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, BHT, Bisabolol, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexane Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, CI 26100.</p></ul> <li><a class="MenuBarItemSubmenu" href="#">Label Says</a> <ul> <p class="MenuBarItemSubmenu"><p>Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare product that is recommended for scars, stretch marks, uneven tone, ageing and dehydrated skin. It is formulated for use on both the face and body. Bio-Oil contains the breakthrough ingredient PureCellin Oil which helps ensure the targeted delivery of its key ingredients: Vitamins A and E; Lavender, Calendula and Rosemary oils and Chamomile extract, Bio-Oil is recommended for: Scars - Helps reduce the appearance of both new and old scars by improving the condition of skin with scar tissue; Stretch Marks - Helps prevent stretch marks during periods of rapid change in body size as pregnancy, adolescence and weight loss. Helps reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks; Uneven Skin Tone - Helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation marks and blemishes; Ageing Skin - Helps smooth and tone sagging and wrinkled skin by helping to improve the skin's elasticity; Dehydrated Skin - Helps protect against the drying effects of water and climate; lubricates and relieves dry or chapped skin; Daily Skincare - Specialist intensive moisturiser. Soothing after-sun treatment. Ideal as a bath oil. Non-greasy. Rapidly absorbed. Suitable for all ages. No preservatives. </p> </ul> </div> <div class="stars"><a href="../../system_html/faq.html"><a href="../../system_html/faq.html"><img src="../../images/system_images/3nhf_starts.gif" alt="3.5 stars" width="170" height="76" /></a></div></td></tr><tr><td><a name="fb_share" type="button_count" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="700" colspan="2"><div id="TabbedPanels1" class="TabbedPanels"> <ul class="TabbedPanelsTabGroup"> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Essential</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Ingredients</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Basics</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Good </li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Not-So-Good</li> <li class="TabbedPanelsTab" tabindex="0">The Others</li> </ul> <div class="TabbedPanelsContentGroup"> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"><p>I have mixed feeling about this product. There are as many good ingredients as bad in it, literally. 25 ingredients, 12 good, 13 not so good.</p> <p>What I love about this product is that it's so concentrated no water is added. The first ingredient paraffinum liquidum is mineral oil. Mineral oil is one of the most effective moisturizing ingredients that rarely causes allergy or clogs pores, safe for even acne-prone skin.</p> <p>The second ingredient triisostearin retains water reservior of the skin by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. The fourth ingredient tocopheryl acetate is potent antioxidant vitamin E that prevents signs of aging.</p> <p>The product is enriched with plant-derived ingredients. <ul> <li>Anthemis nobilis flower oil is chamomile extract that has moderate antioxidant and potent anti-inflammatory action.</li> <li>Lavender extract and oil is primarily a fragrance ingredient. It may have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-toxic and anti-inflammatory properties but it has not been translated into skin benefits. </li> <li>Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract is rosemary extract that has antioxidant properties. But keep in mind with large amount the aromatic component can cause irritation or sensitization or toxic reactions on skin. </li> <li>Calendula officinalis flower extract is derived from the plant pot marigold. It may have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. <li> <li>Soybean oil is natural moisturizing factor. It forms a protective film on skin to prevent water loss. Meanwhile soybean oil has potent antioxidant properties.</li></ul> <p>This product will be deeply moisturizing and anti-aging. I am not sure if it can entirely erase scars or stretch marks.</p> <p>On the downside, starting from 13th ingredient, there are a total of 12 fragrant ingredients. Fragrance-allergic skin should stay away. In fact there is so much fragrance in it I worry it will be sentisizing-prone to all skin type. </p> <p>The last ingredient CI 26100 is a dye also known as Sudan red 3. There are reports of food toxicity related with this dye. Even though dermal toxicity has not been reported, users should be cautious and cease when adverse reaction is observed.</p> <p>Safety alert: <span class="alert"><font color="light blue">Cautious</font></span><br /><font color="#666666">review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.</font></p> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"> <table width="620" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>1st ingredient</strong></div></th> <th scope="row" rowspan="4"><img src="../../images/system_images/oj_line.gif" alt="oj_line" width="1" height="190" /></th> <td>paraffinum liquidum is mineral oil.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>2nd ingredient</strong></div></th> <td>triisostearin retains water reservior of the skin by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. It's also a viscosity controlling agent.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>3rd ingredient</strong></div></th> <td>cetearyl ethylhexanoate is cetearyl alcohol. It is fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>4th ingredient</strong></div></th> <td>tocopheryl acetate is vitamin E.</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"> <table width="620" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="contect_table"> <tr> <th scope="col">Alcohol</th> <th scope="col">Fragrance</th> <th scope="col">Preservative</th> <th scope="col">Allergy</th> <th scope="col">Price</th> <th scope="col">Color Additive</th> <th scope="col">Sun Protection</th> <th scope="col">Suitable Skin Type</th> </tr> <tr> <th colspan="8" scope="col"><img src="../../images/system_images/oj_line.gif" alt="oj_line" width="620" vspace="5" height="1" /></th> <tr> <td width=75px><div align="center">Yes</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">Yes</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">No</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">Low-Mid</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">$11.99 </div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">Yes</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">No</div></td> <td width=75px><div align="center">Normal to Dry</div></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"> <table width="620" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>Moisturizing</strong></div></th> <th scope="row" rowspan="4"><img src="../../images/system_images/oj_line.gif" alt="oj_line" width="1" height="150" /></th> <td>Mineral oil, Sunflower seed oil, Soybean oil</td> </tr> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>Anti-oxidants</strong></div></th> <td>Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Anthemis nobilis flower oil (Chamomile), Rosemary extract, Calendula extract, Soybean oil</td> </tr> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>Anti-inflammatory</strong></div></th> <td>Bisabolol</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"> <table width="620" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>Fragrance</strong></div></th> <th scope="row" rowspan="4"><img src="../../images/system_images/oj_line.gif" alt="oj_line" width="1" height="70" /></th> <td>Contains perfume, amyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylatea, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, linalool and alpha isomethyl ionone, all are fragrant components. Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div class="TabbedPanelsContent"> <table width="620" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"> <tr> <th width="95" scope="row"><div align="left"><strong>Colorants</strong></div></th> <th scope="row" rowspan="4"><img src="../../images/system_images/oj_line.gif" alt="oj_line" width="1" height="30" /></th> <td>CI 26100 (Sudan red 3)</td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <script type="text/javascript">  </script> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" height="36" class="nvwah_nav2" background="../../images/system_images/table_bottom.gif" repeat="no-repeat"> <a rel="nofollow" href="../../system_html/about_nvwah.html">About NvWah</a> | <a rel="nofollow" href="../../system_html/contact_us.html">Contact Us</a> | <a href="../../system_html/sitemap.xml">Site Map</a> | <a href="../../system_html/faq.html">FAQ</a> | <a rel="nofollow" href="../../system_html/privacy_policy.html">Privacy Policy</a> | <a rel="nofollow" href="../../system_html/terms_of_use.html">Terms of use</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" ><div class="product_footer"> <div align="center">©2009 NvWah, LLC. 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