Clinical trials: User trials
In April 2002 Union-Swiss commissioned Ayton-Moon, a UK-based product testing consultancy to conduct an independent user trial on the efficacy of Bio-Oil on the appearance of scars.
82 participants of all ages participated in the 4-week trial, which was conducted from 1 April to 7 May 2002. The participants applied Bio-Oil to the scarred area 3 times daily, massaging in a circular motion until fully absorbed.
Improvement by age and condition were recorded as follows: