Bio-Oil
SA's best-known scar and stretch-mark oil, sold worldwide.
Profile by Michael C.
- 7.04 avg review score /10
- 5 reviewed products
- New this edition
Known for
The original multi-purpose skincare oil — a bathroom-cabinet staple for decades.
The SkinLabs Take
Bio-Oil is the classic for a reason — a fragranced mineral-oil-based scar and stretch-mark oil that's affordable and genuinely effective for dry, non-acne skin. Worth knowing before you buy: the brand cites a proDERM Institute trial (66% improvement at 2 weeks, 92% at 8 weeks) that's brand-commissioned, not independently run — a real data point, but read it as marketing-adjacent evidence, not a clinical guarantee.
Why they made the list
Five reviewed products across original, natural (plant-oil) and dry-skin-gel formats. An SA household name with genuinely broad, affordable coverage for body skin.
Featured product
Body — Bio-Oil Skincare Oil 125ml (7.1/10)All reviewed products
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Assessed for the October 2026 edition under Spotlight Methodology v1.5.
Editorial disclaimer: Spotlight by SkinLabs is an independent editorial feature. Rankings and profiles are determined using the SkinLabs editorial methodology and available product information. Inclusion does not constitute paid endorsement. Commercial relationships, affiliate links, gifted products or other benefits are disclosed where applicable.
Reader discussion
Marnus_JHB
Would love to see Bio-Oil go head-to-head with a similar brand in a proper Shelf Showdown.
2026/05/14
KaraboP_Polokwane
Bio-Oil converted me a while back. Glad to see it's not just me who rates them this highly.
2026/06/23
YugenW
Living with the Eastern Cape wind off the coast, I've found Bio-Oil's formulas perform better than most imported alternatives.
2026/06/26