Bioxet!!

Emily Sue

This product for reducing hair growth on the body has caused me extreme suffering. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS! I ended up with a severe rash on my legs which, weeks later is still there. I got no satisfaction from the company who supplies it, none at all, even though I sent them photographs of my skin.

It is being advertised now on the TY I noticed this morning, so please beware of it. It is dangerous. The rash may never fully disappear from my legs.

taram

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience, any of these so-called miracle creams are complete tripe, but to hear you had such dramatic side effects is awful

There's only one medical cream out there for reducing hair growth, but it's only 60% effective, called Vaniqa, the rest are all scams and unproven.

Emily Sue

thanks for the sad face!!

so have you used Vaniqa? even 60% reduction would make me happy, but I'd be kinda afraid to try other stuff after my bad experience.

taram

I used Vaniqa on my face for the 6 months reccomended to see reduction but it was only a tiny bit effective, thankfully my birth control and a little bit of waxing solved most of my problems, Vaniqa was quite awkward to use, had to apply thin layer twice a day, was obvious it was on me, and was quite expensive. I'm still looking for a magic cure

Emily Sue

thanks for the advice. I will look into that anyway, wouldn't you think that this day and age they'd come up with something that works!!

kate09

Have to let you know my experience of this product has been Fabulous !!! ...been using Bioxet on my hairy upper lip for almost 3 mths...and the results are superb....the way my skin looks now means finally (after years ) no more electrolysis for me.....only this magic potion.....

rainyday2

I was considering buying this but after Emily Sue's post I'm worried. Did the rash come up immediatly? I was thinking of using it on my arm for a few days to check for reaction before I tried it on my face. How long before the rash cleared?

Emily Sue

the rash has almost gone now, but I have a few small scars remaining from the itching the cream caused (by the way I used the product for my legs not face, there is a different one for the face) it was about 2 months ago when I first used it.

Be careful anyway and do the skin test for a few days, as my rash and itch only started after about 3 days. It may not affect you as it did me.

Tina D

:mad: A Warning about Bioxet!!!!
I purchased the face cream and after 3 days came out in a terrible rash with my skin burning. That was last week and I still have the rash. My face looks like I got sun burnt. I will NEVER use this product again. I have been waxing my upper and lower lips and never experienced anything like this.

sunstar

is the face bioxet supposed to be more sensitive?i cant beleive it has caused such a rash:eek: i was really looking forward to trying it out after seeing it advertised in the beauty section of the sunday indo magazine. by they way where did you buy it? abd did the rash come up stright away or was it after a while using it?

where can you get vaniqa or is it on persciption only?

thats terrible i feel so sorry for you girls:(

Tina D

I first saw Bioxet advertised on TV. I googled it and found the distributor, Ocean Healthcare Ltd. I emailed them to find out where I could purchase it in Kilkenny and they responded with locations. I purchased it from a pharmacy there.

I noticed a reaction as soon as I started using it but, silly me, thought nothing of it. I used it, as directed, for 3 nights and on the third night my upper and lower lips became very sore so I dedided to discontinue use. I have since emailed the Ocean Healthcare but have had no response from them. The cream cost €28 and I am at the loss of that, to add insult to injury. My face looks awful at the moment despite continuously applying Emulsfying Ointment.

I have not come across the other product you mentioned but I will certainly not be using anything new again. I have learned my lesson!!!!!

Emily Sue

wow can't believe are so many of us out there with the same reactions! I glad I started this post now.

I have been emailing Ocean Healthcare but with little to no satisfaction, I am truly angry about it all and warn against trying it. I have seen it in a few chemists in Dublin and I always say it to the shop people when I do see it that I strongly warn against it.

They should pull this product.
:mad:

sillyputty

When i saw this i was going to try it on my arms but not im seriously put off. I have a holiday coming up and don't want a rash. How long does the rash take to come up? I don't really have sensitive skin so maybe it won't flare up, im not sure wether i should take the chance. Also, if the cream works how long does it take to become effective?

Emily Sue

my reaction came about 3 days after use and lasted for about a month and a half I'd say.
I stopped using it straight away of course when I noticed the rash but it still took that long for it to clear up.

if u do use it, which I strongly advice against, then do a skin test for about a week first.

sillyputty

Thanks for the advice, im not going to chance it at the moment with the holiday coming up, plus i think €28 is a bit steep to do a skin test only to discover its not for me.

Tina D

Pity I did not see your warning before I bought it and put myself through this torture.

That's why I joined boards.ie. I wanted to warn others when I saw your warning as I thought it was just me. And the thought of having to wait another 3 weeks before it goes away is really distressing.:mad:

kate09

I tested it out before I used it -i do have sensitive skin and burn in the sun....fair haired and freckled...I had no itchiness / redness or anything... I just think sometimes you can be unlucky with what reactions you get to products / creams as there can be something in them that you never used before and suddenly you discover an allergy you never knew you had...I am really happy with the product and am recommending it to my friends who do all sorts of beauty treatments from laser / or electrolysis to waxing and a few of them already have said it is beginning to work....
sorry to hear your troubles...:)

Tina D

Glad all went well for you Kate. i must have a reaction to one or more of the ingredients in Bioxet. I just could not understand my reaction as I do not have sensitive skin at all and have never experienced such a reaction to any product before.:)

Danniboo

Emily Sue wrote: »

This product for reducing hair growth on the body has caused me extreme suffering. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS! I ended up with a severe rash on my legs which, weeks later is still there. I got no satisfaction from the company who supplies it, none at all, even though I sent them photographs of my skin.

It is being advertised now on the TY I noticed this morning, so please beware of it. It is dangerous. The rash may never fully disappear from my legs.

Hi Emily Sue, can I just ask while you were using this cream were you taking any medications, even the pill? or did you recently shave/wax your legs?

Emily Sue

hi there
No I hadn't been taking anything medication-wise and as per instructions on the pack, I had shaved my legs prior to applying the cream.
Hope that helps

Danniboo

Hmmm? It says that waxing is adviced as oppose to shaving, did you dry shave and perhaps get a shaving rash

Emily Sue

hi
on the pack it said that you could shave but that the results would take longer to be noticed, that was all, it didn't imply that shaving was not advised.
I shave all the time and don't get a rash ever from it.

Emily Sue

didn't dry shave, never do.

Danniboo

That's a pity I was really excited about this product but not so sure now .. sorry you'd such a bad reaction

Emily Sue

thanks! if u do try it, do a small area maybe. but to be honest I wouldn't advise it.
It really upset me and took so long for my legs to heal.

Danniboo

Yeah i'd say that especially with the nice weather coming in u poor thing .. I might give it a miss

alzira

I just saw Bioxet advertised on TV, it sounds so impressive as I have been plagued with facial hair for years. After reading your comments I have turned against this until further tests have been conducted on this - like many, im looking for the 'permenant fix'.

I have been using Vaniqa for a couple of years, it has changed my life from 1st application. It dosnt take the hair away but it inhibits its growth which has changed my life . You apply it morning and night (8 hrs apart at least) use your own hair removal method. You can only get it on perscription. So worth it and NO side affects (maybe the odd little ingrown hair, but sure you get that with waxing, tweezing, etc...)

Good luck everyone!

valery

Emily Sue wrote: »

thanks for the sad face!!

so have you used Vaniqa? even 60% reduction would make me happy, but I'd be kinda afraid to try other stuff after my bad experience.

hi, my first time to contribute. re vaniqa, expensive but works . would like more feedback re other products ,

valery

hi, i am driven to dispair :eek:,,,,,every time a so called wonder product re hair
removal comes on the market it turns out to be a bummer and to add insult to injury i am still waiting for mr, wonderful:eek:,

valery

Emily Sue wrote: »

This product for reducing hair growth on the body has caused me extreme suffering. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS! I ended up with a severe rash on my legs which, weeks later is still there. I got no satisfaction from the company who supplies it, none at all, even though I sent them photographs of my skin.

It is being advertised now on the TY I noticed this morning, so please beware of it. It is dangerous. The rash may never fully disappear from my legs.

I started Bioxet today, my friend is delighted with the facial version /no
problems . after 2 applications I got a little stinging which disappeared
after a moment or two. hope it works as its so much cheaper than Vaniqa.

shamoono

It's funny how after searching the worldwide web for BIOXET/ BIODER reactions the only website that came up was this site. And also, BIOXET is sold globally!!! is a bit dodgy

now how much is this stuff? worth a try for a small test...

cherryred

ah pants
I just ordered some on ebay last night, saw it on xpose last week.
My skin can be quite sensitive so I guess I'll just do a patch test first.

Valary - Rimmel do a really good nail strengthener, goes on like a clear polish and you leave it for 2 weeks, think its called "Nail rescue"

valery

thanks, will buy some tomorrow.
think i may be a dit run down and my nails are telling me
its fime for a visit to my gp. :eek:

luckat

Isn't it a pity the chemist doesn't offer a skin patch test before selling you the product - that way you could save yourself some money and grief it it wasn't for you.

I like the sound of it because it says you use it for a few months then never again.

lala stone

rainyday2 wrote: »

I was considering buying this but after Emily Sue's post I'm worried. Did the rash come up immediatly? I was thinking of using it on my arm for a few days to check for reaction before I tried it on my face. How long before the rash cleared?

My sis and I use this.. both pretty fair.. blone hair on my arms but dark everywhere else.. I used this on the bikini area and it did not cause a rash at all...it left my skin really soft.. too early to tell if it works yet..

lala stone

cherryred wrote: »

ah pants
I just ordered some on ebay last night, saw it on xpose last week.
My skin can be quite sensitive so I guess I'll just do a patch test first.

Valary - Rimmel do a really good nail strengthener, goes on like a clear polish and you leave it for 2 weeks, think its called "Nail rescue"

Hey how much was it on ebay?? I bought the one for body one for 35e ish in a chemist in dub
Thanx

valery

I have been using this product for nearly a week now. absolutely no
bad reactions , be sure to use the body version which comes in a tube
" on body only" the other which comes in a jar is the one for facial use '
the body version is a little dearer cos there is more in the tube. best of luck anyone giving it a try and hopefully no bad reactions. . . valery.

valery

thanks Cherryred for your advice re. Rimmel.

cherryred

lala stone wrote: »

Hey how much was it on ebay?? I bought the one for body one for 35e ish in a chemist in dub
Thanx

I got the body one for €28.50 including delivery, a little saving but it all helps :rolleyes:

valery

if the version you got was in a "tube" please dont use near your face ,
Im guessing its too harsh for there and thats why there was one or two
bad reactions , as i said in an earlier thread I have been using mine for a week now without a problem. I would not put my make up on till my pores
were closed too. a few precautions are well worth the time taken.

SWEETCAN2000

Hi Ladies, does anyone know of any pharmacies in Dublin that stock it - preferably South Dublin or North Wicklow.
Thanks a mil!

valery

SWEETCAN2000 wrote: »

Hi Ladies, does anyone know of any pharmacies in Dublin that stock it - preferably South Dublin or North Wicklow.
Thanks a mil!

Bradleys pharmacy at the K.C.R.
26.95 EURO , thats the one for your face.
01 4908098, give em a buzz to make sure re. stock.

Emily Sue

hope u have no reaction, do a test over about 3 days anyway to be safe

Linguo

I really hope I dont have an allergic reaction, my mam and I got the face and body ones, tried a small bit on my arm just to see if I have a reaction, if I dont do you think it's safe to try on face?

Emily Sue

i only used it on my legs with terrible effects, so i'd do a small patch test everyday for about 3 days behind the ear maybe, u don't want any rash on your face so just be really careful with it.

Linguo

Thanks a mill, sounds like a good plan! So want it to be a miracle worker and leave me smooth and silky:D

Emily Sue

LOL, WELL U NEVER KNOW, IT MIGHT WORK FOR YOU!!

valery

Emily Sue wrote: »

i only used it on my legs with terrible effects, so i'd do a small patch test everyday for about 3 days behind the ear maybe, u don't want any rash on your face so just be really careful with it.

Follow advice re. patch test if i were you....been using same about a month now , ( face only ) no bad reaction to report. Has not worked for me yet.
going for laser patch test this Sat. , though i believe the only permanent
fix is electrolysis , heard that after i booked d laser. ...sorry, meant for Linguo

Linguo

valery wrote: »

Follow advice re. patch test if i were you....been using same about a month now , ( face only ) no bad reaction to report. Has not worked for me yet.
going for laser patch test this Sat. , though i believe the only permanent
fix is electrolysis , heard that after i booked d laser. ...sorry, meant for Linguo

Thanks Val,

some place on tv keeps saying 70% off, may check it out, come out like a hairless cat!

valery

Linguo wrote: »

Thanks Val,

some place on tv keeps saying 70% off, may check it out, come out like a hairless cat!

No prob, keep a weather eye out or a new system called Epiladerm. Its non invasive as the troubled area is sugared and then 2 "compounds" are rubbed in , after a few sessions the hair dies ":)......driven mad meself.

Linguo

Sounds very interesting!! Will have to check it out, does it cost a fortune?