Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil - Rosehip reviewer feedback thread NOW CLOSED

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This thread is for the 100 Mumsnetters who have been trying out the new Skin Therapy Oil - Rosehip from Palmer's.
Here's what Palmer's say about the oil: "Our new Skin Therapy Oil with Rosehip fragrance is non-greasy, non-staining and preservative-free. This light-weight 'dry' oil is ideal for daily moisturisation of the body and face and helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry and damaged skin and uneven skin tone. Blended with carefully selected botanical oils such as Rosehip, Sesame and Canola Oils together with pure Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, Skin Therapy Oil is an all in one skincare solution."

Below are a few questions for you to answer but please also add any other comments you may have. We'd also like you to add a review of the product to the MN skincare review page here.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

Everyone who adds their feedback to this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a £200 Love2Shop voucher!

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

all over - from my face to my toes.

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

very easy. I use it after my shower or bath. its easy to apply although it shoots out of the bottle super fast!

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

it absorbed quickly & left my skin feeling very soft.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

a little strong at first - stronger than I am used to but I like it.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

my skin was much softer.

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

its easy to apply, softens my skin and smells nice.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

I really like it, its absorbs quicker than the moisturiser I usually use.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

yes, its easy to use & works well. it smells nice too!

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
yes, I think its fab!

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

I used it on my pregnant belly and thighs.

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

Easy to apply, the pump is better to use than other bottles where our have to pour the oil out. Used after my shower so fitted into routine no probs.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
Yes it absorbed easily, better than other oils. My skin felt moisturised and smooth.
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
I like the smell.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
Appearance not so much as stretch marks still appearing but my skin feels soft and smooth and it soothes any itchiness.

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I like the bottle and the best thing is that its easily absorbed so you don't have to wait around.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

The oil I was using before was ticker and gloopier. I prefer this.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
I would probably continue to use this but is dependent on price for the size of bottle.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

I'd recommend it if someone wanted to try a different product and I thought this might suit them better.

Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
Pregnant tummy
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
Easy to apply. I am rubbish at remembering to use moisturiser etc anyway!
~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
Absorbed very easily, especially for an oil. Skin felt soft and not too greasy
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
Very pleasant
~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
Dryness much improved
~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I like the smell and that it absorbed very easily, which many oils do not.
~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
I wasn't using one.
~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not? Yes
~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not? Yes, for the reasons mentioned above.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

Belly

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

Very easy - just applied after showering.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

Yes absorbed easily and left the skin feeling soft.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

Quite subtle, very nice.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

Other than being softer, no. It did nothing for my stretchmarks.

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

It absorbs easily.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

Much less oily and greasy.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

Probably not as it hasn't made much difference.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

No, because it did nothing for me really.

Which areas of your body: Elbows, legs, stomach, and bum

How easy or difficult to apply: easy, went on very easily. Only problem was the advice to use three times a day. It's hard to fit that into my routine, twice is easier. I didn't often manage three times.

Did the skin therapy absorb: yes it did easily, left skin feeling soft and not as greasy as you might expect with an oil.

How did you find the smell: really nice at first, but it seemed to fade very quickly.

Did you notice any difference in appearance or feel of skin: worked really well on dry skin on my elbows. Seemed to reduce the dryness very quickly and it remained that way. It also worked really well on freshly shaved legs, felt very nice. Didn't notice any difference to stretch marks or scar tissue. I've used the cocoa butter before which softened the skin, the oil didn't seem as effective.

Why's the best thing about the oil: worked well on dry skin and didn't leave greasiness on the skin. The only thing I didn't like was the way that the fragrance disappeared so quickly, I don't think it really went onto the skin much at all.

How does it compare: I like that it comes in a small packet, some creams can be bulky.

Do you think that you will use on a regular basis: really quite tempted. The price might be the swayer, so I'll be interested in what that is.

If it came up in a conversation would you recommend: yes if that person had dry skin areas.

I've been using Palmers Rosehip oil for nearly two weeks now. I used it mainly on my breasts, stomach and inner thighs as that is where my skin is weakest and I have silvery stretch marks. I did also try it on my face but not consistently.

It's easy to apply, it comes in a small bottle with a pump nozzle. It does however coat your fingers so the bottle gets greasy and slippy so doing larger areas becomes more tricky. In terms of routine, I generally moisturise and apply body lotion after a bath or shower when my skin feels dry. This tends to be first thing in the morning. Although this is a 'dry' oil it does take a few minutes to absorb before I feel it is dry enough to add clothes. I haven't got any on my clothes but I have waited quite a whole before dressing, using the time to dry my hair.

The oil absorbed easily (though not that fast) and left my skin feeling very soft and moisturised. I wasn't keen on the smell, it didn't really smell of much and I would have liked a more definite and more pleasant fragrance. It's not a strong smell and adding perfume on top was fine as it didn't clash.

I have noticed that my skin feels soft to the touch, a bit smoother and somehow just appears a bit more plumped for want of a better word.

The best thing about the oil is the result. The worst thing is applying it. I found it greasy because of the dispenser and had to keep wiping the bottle. The box is nice but the bottle is cheap looking and feeling. It's not a pampering experience, it's more functional. The lack of nice fragrance added to that feel. I'd keep it in a drawer not on display.

I have been using Bio oil and Vaseline Intensive Care cocoa body lotion previously. The Bio oil has a better bottle in terms of functionality - i can shake drops of the oil on to my body one handed and rub in with the other so the bottle doesn't get greasy and it's less messy. It has a much nicer frangrance. It mousturises as nicely as the Palmers Rosehip oil but I haven't noticed any real reduction in scarring or stretchmarks. I feel that the Rosehip oil is having some effect but I think I'd have to use it longer to be sure.

I think I will continue to use it for a bit to see if it really does have an effect but I'd really want them to come up with a better bottle for reasons outlined above. If it came up in conversation I might suggest a friend try it.

Thanks for picking me MNHQ

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
Tummy, elbows, knees

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

Applied after showering each morning. Easy to apply but slightly greasy feel on hands. Discovered that it makes a good serum for hair also!

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling? absorbed quite quickly but after about an hour i didn't feel as though Id put moisturiser on.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
Nice, reminds me a bit of that Cerrutti 1881 perfume

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

Not really, sorry!

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

Best: Nice smell, absorbs quickly. Didn't like: the fact that it didn't seem to have a long lasting moisturising effect.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)? Nicer smell but doesnt feel like it moisturised my skin as well as the other product (Dove pro age body lotion)

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not? Probably not, not moisturising enough!

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not? Not sure I'd recommend it but I wouldn't slate it either IYSWIM!

Thanks again for picking me to take part in this product test

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
My stomach

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
Very easy to use, fitted right into my usual post-shower routine.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
It absorbed really well, left my skin feelin soft and smooth.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
Lovely smell

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
My stretch marks have become far less obvious. I had a baby 17 weeks ago so had some fairly fresh, red stretch marks. They blend in with the others better now!!

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
It takes seconds to absorb into the skin, unlike some oils can.
Only slight negative- it claims to be non-greasy. I don't fully agree with this. It is an oil at the end of the day.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
Absorption time is much quicker! Because of pump dispenser, it's less messy than other oils can be.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
Yes, definitely.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
Yes, as mentioned above, I think it is easier to apply and less messy than ther products available!

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
Tummy, arms and legs.

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
I sometimes found the pump top difficult to use with hands already coated in oil. The oil was quick to spurt out and on a few occasion I ended up with oil on my clothes.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
It absorbed really quickly and wasn't sticky at all. It left my skin feeling really soft and supple.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
The smell reminded me nice old ladies. Not unpleasant but old-fashioned and strangely comforting.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
My skin felt softer but I don't think it had any marked affect on my scars.

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I love the fact that it absorbs so quickly. I think the bottle and application pump needs to be looked at, as it's quite messy.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
It's less greasy than some others and had a pleasant smell. Some other moisturisers can have an overpowering scent.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
I might, price depending. It's a nice moisturiser that softens skin.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
Yes I think I would.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil? All over but mostly abdominal area
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine? Very easy Indeed quick and easy to apply
~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling? Yes it didn't leave a greasy feel at all it soaked on very quickly
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
I loved the rosehip fragrance it was very pleasant
~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
Smoother skin tone and stretch marks looked like they faded
~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it? The feel on my skin and my stretch marks fading , the size of the bottle was very small
~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)? Much less greasier than my previous body oil
~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not? Yes I will buy more
~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
I'd definitely recommend this

I started using the oil as soon as it arrived and I used it every morning.
The smell was really nice, not overpowering which is good. This oil was easily absorbed especially if you had just had a bath. The bottle itself was also well thought as it had a pump and I didn't need to worry about unscrewing the lid.
Used the oil on my stomach and thighs where I had the most stretch marks.
I have to say that it's much better than bio oil which I wasted my money on a few years ago. It smoothed out my stomach, didn't really do much for the marks on my thighs, although it kind of evened it out.
Would I buy it again? Sure but not on a can't live without it manner. It's good. But I think you need to use for a while to see results. My stomach definitely looks better than it did before.

I would definitely recommend to family and friends .

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
On my stomach and hips.
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
It would normally fit in easily, I would simply apply after a shower and perhaps before bed. But with a newborn to look after twice a day is a little ambitious at the moment.
~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
It absorbed easily and left my skin feeling soft and comfortable.
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
I didn't really notice an overly strong fragrance, it was certainly not offensive in any way.
~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
I am using it on pregnancy stretch marks and although I think it is too soon to have noticed them fading, the skin is less dry and crepey than it was.
~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I like the pump dispenser as other posters have mentioned, and I like the fact it is a dry oil as I find I am more likely to use something that is not messy.
I also like the rosehip as have used rosehip oil as part of my skin care routine before and know it has a good reputation for reducing scars and signs of ageing.
~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
Body- I prefer it to the palmers cocoa butter oil I was using because it is a dry oil and less messy. I have used the Palmer's Skin Therapy oil during my pregnancy and found this similar (pump, dry oil) but like the rosehip.
Face- I use Clarins Blue Orchid oil on my face but haven't tried this on my face. I prefer to use separate products for face and body as my face is much more sensitive and susceptible to breakouts.
~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
I would carry on using it to see if it fades my stretch marks over time. The only product I have found that helped was Clarins Stretch Mark Control and it is too expensive to use long term.
~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
Yes, it has made my skin look better as it has took away the crepey look.

• I used the oil on my face and whole body

• Very easy to apply with the pump. Have used oils in the past that drip down the bottle and leave a mess so this was very good. I used it after the shower so it fitted in easily into my routine.

• It absorbed very easily and left my skin feeling very soft.

• The smell was okay. Nothing to make me go 'wow' but certainly inoffensive.

• I really noticed a difference to the appearance of some scars I had on my body. They were definitely fainter. Unfortunately I did get some spots after using it on my face so I then just used it on my body and they cleared up.

• Best thing is how smooth my skin felt after using this for a while.

• I was using a cream body moisturiser before this and I much prefer the oil. Feels much more moisturising.

• I will continue to use this on a regular basis depending on price.

• I would recommend this if it came up in conversation.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
I used it on my face and stomach

How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
Applying the oil was easy with the pump action bottle. I seem to remember it saying on either the packaging or the accompanying letter that you should apply 3-4 times a day on affected areas, I think that is unrealistic and I personally used it twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
I found the oil to just be slightly greasy, after about ten minutes it was fine and left my skin very soft.

How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
I really liked the smell of the oil, I like a bit of fragrance in my products but most are overpowering, this was nicely subtle

Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
My skin definitely felt softer and I think the pores on my face are smaller. I suffer from a bit of Roscacea and this seemed to calm down after about a week of using the oil.

What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I liked the fragrance, I found the oil to be effective, the pump action was ok but prefer using a dropper that I have had previously.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
I have used two oil products before this. I felt the palmers oil was much better than bio oil but on a par with boots rosehip oil.

Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
If it is priced well I would buy it but as I say it is on a par with boots oil so would have to match on price.

If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
Yes I think I probably would on the basis that I felt it helped with making pores smaller, softening and clearing skin.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
Small scars and stretch marks from pregnancy on stomach.
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
It was really easy, I applied it morning and evening.
~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
Absorbed really easy and left school lovely, not sticky like I expected.
~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
It smelt lovely, I was pleasantly surprised.
~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
Skin was really soft and looked healthier. No difference to stretch marks but I do think scars look different.
~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
The smell and how easily it soaked into my skin and left it looking.
~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
It seemed to make my skin instantly smoother after the first use.
~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
Yes I'd continue to use it on scars and my arms because of how smooth it made them.
~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
Yes I'd recommend it because I think it's a low my product with smoothing skin. Perhaps with long term use it would help with stretch marks but not over a 2 week period.

I used the oil on my stomach & cs scar.
The oil was very easy to apply. I just put it on after my shower.
It was absorbed easily & left the skin feeling soft.
I liked the fragrance of the oil, it was light.
I felt that the texture of my scar improved & became flatter.
I liked the feel of the oil, but also he handy pump dispenser as there was no mess & no waste.
I like it better than my previous moisturiser as it seems to be improving the texture of my skin fairly quickly & it feels nice.
I think I would continue to use it on a regular basis due to the reasons above, smell, texture, pump dispenser.
I would definitely recommend it due to great results after only a short period of use.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

I used it on my bump.

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

It's easy to apply, liked the pump system, much easier to dispense and quicker to apply.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

Yes it absorbed and dried easily, my skin felt softer after use.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

I quite liked the fragrance despite not liking 'rose' smell generally.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all?

I'm not sure it's helped existing stretchmarks but my bump feels soft.

.~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

I like the pump, I don't feel the need to immediately wash my hands after use and I like how quickly it dries.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

I much prefer the oil to traditional cocoa butter moisturiser, not as thick on my skin..

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

Yes I would probably replace the bottle once empty, although it seems to be lasting well.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not why not?

Yes I would probably recommend it as a general moisturising oil as I think the product works well.

not, why not?

I'm on phone so can't cut and paste.

Loved the smell of the oil and was surprised how light it was. Not at all greasy and easily absorbed.

I used it directly on my stomach and also in the bath which worked well.

I would use again as although expensive the cost is comparable to other oils. The fact that it smells so lovely and is easily absorbed would make me choose it.

Haven't had long so not able to comment on effectiveness at tackling stretch marks (took a while to collect from the post office)

I hope I've got til end of day as have been using it religiously. Just need to get on laptop - hopefully my two will sleep at same time today

I had my second child four months ago. I?ve been neglecting my skin and haven?t been moisturising apart from on CS scar and belly since the birth; my skin was therefore dry and scaly looking and to touch.

I used the oil from breasts to ankles. I paid particular attention to arms, legs, bum and top of breasts and belly. I also applied it to my recent CS scar.

I?m a size 14 and applied generously- it took 20 pumps to generously cover my body; the pump action is reasonable. I?d prefer a spray like a sun tan lotion spray.

I noticed a real difference to skin after Day 6. My skin is now hydrated; I can see this and feel this. I have noticed no difference to the CS scar.

The oil was fairly easy to apply, I did end up with greasy hands and bottle but I expected that. It takes around five minutes to sink into skin. Compared to other similar products I used when pregnant, this absorption was really good. I could use the oil in the morning and not have to dry off before getting dressed.

The fragrance is inoffensive. I see this product as a direct competitor to Bio Oil which I bought at the beginning of my first pregnancy but had to stop using because of the over powering smell. The fragrance of the Palmer?s oil neither made me want to use the product nor put me off. One advantage was that I was happy to use on the tops of my breasts without fear of putting my baby off breast feeding. If it had been a more overpowering scent, I wouldn?t have used it there.

The product is functional and does what it sets out to do; it moisturises the skin well. If i had bought this product, I would be satisfied with it. However, it?s not a product to buy if you want it to make you ?feel good? about using it. There?s no luxury to using it.

I have also used Napier?s Mothers massage oil, Mum to Be oil from The Sanctuary and my usual body moisturiser is by L?Occitane. I feel Palmer?s is better than the Sanctuary, but not as good as the Napier?s oil. When I was pregnant I wanted something tailored to pregnancy and the Napier?s oil fitted that bill better in terms of fragrance, brand and ingredients.

My usual moisturiser is a shea butter. I wouldn?t switch to Palmer?s oil as there is no luxurious feeling with using it. Again, it reminds me of Bio Oil. It?s a product to use for a specific purpose, rather than for every day moisturisation.

I would recommend it as a product to other women; probably if they were pregnant. If a friend who was not pregnant asked for a body moisturiser recommendation, there would be other products I would recommend first.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

• Arms, legs, decolletage

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

• Easy. Just used it in place of my body lotion after showering.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

• It absorbed more easily than other body oils I've used. However, it didn't leave my skin feeling hydrated or more comfortable.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

• It wasn't unpleasant, but it wasn't pleasurable, either. I didn't feel invigorated or cheered or pampered.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

• My skin didn't feel as comfortable as it does when I use my normal moisturiser. However, after two weeks, it does look more nourished? I keep thinking of it as being like applying oil to nourish wood furniture and polishing to add shine and protection. I think oil for skin acts in the same way, with lotions to hydrate on top?

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

• That for an oil, it's so easily absorbed.
• Didn't dislike it as such, but other than being easily absorbed, I don't think the product is remarkable. I use a Caudalie oil which delivers better results and is more pampering.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

• It's not as good as providing hydration, however, I do think it left my skin more nourished.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
No. I have other products in my regime which provide hydration, nourishment, pampering and a mood boost in the mornings, so I don't need this product in my life.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
No. For the reasons above.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

I used it on my arms, hips and stomach

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

The oil is easy to use although a finer mist spray would be easier to apply. I found it easy to use after a shower

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

It absorbs easily but does leave skin slightly greasy.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

The smell is very nice and subtle

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

I didn't notice a big difference to my scars but it left my skin feeling soft and smooth

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

The best things are the smell and how it leaves my skin. The only thing that could be improved was the mist could be finer.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

I prefer it to bio oil but mama mio smells nicer although this is easier to apply

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

Yes I would because it left my skin feeling nice

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes I would as a moisturiser but maybe not so much to reduce scars

Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

Mainly used it on my stretch marked stomach, bum and backs of thighs.

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?

Very easy to use. Used it every day as part of my post shower routine after moisturising.

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

Felt it absorbed quickly - a lot quicker than I expected, could get dressed straight away.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

Unfortunately I couldn't notice the smell, was expecting to smell the rose in the oil.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

yes skin felt very soft after using, I think it's helped my stretch marks too.

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

Really pleased with the results and ease of use.

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

I preferred it to Bio Oil I was using, it seems lighter but results are better.

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

yes I'm going to buy some when the tester runs out.

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

yes would recommend, I think the results are great and would imagine price would be good value (especially compared to other brands). I've already recommended it to my mum!

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?
On a scar on my chest, and on my arms

~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
Daily routine? What's that, again?

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?
My skin utterly drank it in. It made my skin, which is often quite dry, feel nicely hydrated. I'd hoped it would stop the itching from a pesky surgery scar, though: it didn't.

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?
I'm not a fan of fragrenced products, so am probably the wrong person to ask.

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.
My skin felt less dry, but didn't look any different

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
Best thing: very gentle, soft, non-irritating
Drawback: as I said, I'm not a fan of smellies

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?
Up until now, I've always loved Palmer's Cocoa Butter, which was why I was keen to try the Skin Therapy Oil. To be honest, I still prefer the Cocoa Butter

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?
Probably not. I'll stick to the Cocoa Butter

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?
I'd recommend it to anyone with dry skin, yes.

~ Which areas of your body did you use the Skin Therapy Oil?

My tummy and a leg scar
~ How easy or difficult did you find applying the oil? How did it fit into your daily routine?
It rubbed in just fine and I used it straight father my shower

~ Did the Skin Therapy Oil absorb easily or not? How did it leave your skin feeling?

Yes I loved the way it made my skin feel

~ How did you find the smell/fragrance of the oil?

I really liked the fragrance not too strong!

~ Did you notice any difference in the appearance or feel of your skin after using the oil at all? If so, please say what you noticed.

My skin felt softer I'm not sure the test is long enough to make a noticeable difference to scars

~ What's the best thing about the Skin Therapy Oil? Is there anything that you don't like about it?

I loved the bottle and the smell

~ How does the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil compare to the moisturiser or moisturising oil product you were using before (if you were using one)?

I use a soap and glory moisturiser but have used bio oil. I prefer I to bio oil and felt it soaked in better than a cream

~ Do you think you'd be likely to continue using it on a regular basis or not? If so, why? If not why not?

Depends on the price

~ If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil to a friend/relative? If so why? If not, why not?

Yes I would instead of bio oil