Cyperus rotundus oil before and after: the real customer gallery
No stock models. No filters. Photos uploaded by verified Bare Oil buyers, next to their reviews word for word, plus our 8-week results graphic.
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Cyperus rotundus oil before and after results show up as slower, finer, lighter regrowth and softer skin. Below you'll find our 8-week before-and-after graphic and every photo our verified buyers have uploaded with their reviews of Bare Oil, unedited. The science behind it: a randomized clinical study where cyperus rotundus oil matched an Alexandrite laser on underarm hair.
8 weeks of Bare Oil: before and after
This is what consistency looks like. Twice a day, after shaving or waxing, for eight weeks: regrowth that comes back slower, finer and less visible.
Want the science behind the picture? Cyperus rotundus oil has been tested in four published clinical studies with more than 600 people enrolled. Details: cyperus rotundus oil results.
Legs: customer photos
Legs are where most people start, usually right after a shave or a wax. These photos were uploaded by verified buyers with their reviews.
What they said
★★★★★ Rated 4.9★ · trusted by 100,000+ women worldwide
"Honestly never thought an oil would really reduce my hair but my skin looks so much better and way smoother, not to mention hair is actually thinner and taking longer to come back. It's def a MUST for any girl that doesn't like being so hairy."
"I didnt really think anything of this at first but Ive been using it for a while and I was like...Why is my hair taking SO much longer to grow back?? lol I used to notice regrowth pretty quickly after waxing and shaving and now I can go way longer before I even feel like I need to book another appointment. And the fact that it doubles as a nice body oil is a bonus. My skin stays soft without that greasy oil feeling and im acctually impressed ngl."
"Llevo varias semanas usándolo y la verdad estoy súper sorprendida 😭 Mi piel queda súper suave después de usarlo y siento que el crecimiento del vello se ha ido haciendo más lento. Me encanta porque no deja la piel pegajosa y tiene un olor muy agradable. Definitivamente lo voy a seguir usando 🩷"Translation: "I've been using it for several weeks and honestly I'm super surprised. My skin is super soft after using it and I feel hair growth has been getting slower. I love that it doesn't leave skin sticky and it smells really nice. I'm definitely going to keep using it."
"It has for sure made a huge difference leaves my skin instantly softer but the best part is not having to shave as often"
Underarms: customer photos
Underarms are where cyperus rotundus oil was put head to head with an Alexandrite laser in the 2014 clinical study, and where it showed no significant difference from laser.
"I can wear tank tops now!!!!!! Me está dejando las axilas bellas"Translation: "I can wear tank tops now!!!!!! It's leaving my underarms beautiful."
"decidi probarlo porque mis axilas siempre me daban problema al pasar la cuchilla, realmente funciona ya no tengo irritación y tengo menos pelos creciendo"Translation: "I decided to try it because my underarms always gave me trouble with the razor. It really works: no more irritation and fewer hairs growing."
On the shelf: the bottle in real bathrooms
Some customers share the bottle instead of their skin. Here's Bare Oil in the wild, and what those buyers had to say.
"Waxing every 3 weeks was actually getting ridiculous 😭 ... My skin is very sensitive, so I was prepared for the usual redness or irritation… but nope. ... the biggest difference has been the regrowth. My hair used to come back pretty quickly and thick, but now it's taking longer and coming back much finer and lighter. I went from booking every 3 weeks to basically forgetting I even need to wax sometimes 😭"
"my skin is SUPER SENSITIVE and usually reacts to almost all skincare but this has worked nicely for me 10/10 sensitive skin approved!!!!"
Reviews are from verified buyers on our Bare Oil product page (Judge.me), quoted word for word; Spanish reviews are shown with our English translation. Individual results vary.
The clinical before and after: oil vs. laser
In a randomized clinical study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2014), 65 people with unwanted underarm hair were assigned to topical cyperus rotundus oil, saline, or an Alexandrite laser (GentleLase). Results were judged three ways: hair counts, independent professionals and patient self-assessment.
"Cyperus rotundus essential oil is as effective as the Alexandrite laser for decreasing the growth of axillary hair (both dark and white)."Study conclusion · Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2014 · PubMed 24408514
Follow-up randomized trials: 153 people (PubMed 34618367) and 308 people (PubMed 35290702) both recorded significantly reduced hair growth in the cyperus rotundus oil groups; a 153-person trial after laser favored the oil for pain relief (PubMed 34132024).
How to take your own before and after photos
Regrowth changes slowly, which means it's easy to miss your own progress. A good photo routine makes it impossible to miss:
- Pick one spot. The same patch of shin, the same underarm, the same angle every time.
- Same light, same distance. Daylight by a window works best. Phone at the same height.
- Same day of your cycle. Photograph the area the same number of days after shaving or waxing, for example day 3.
- Start before your first drop. Then repeat at week 4, week 8 and week 12.
- Note the details. How many days until stubble? How does it feel to the touch? That's your real before and after.
Love your results? Upload your photos with a review on the Bare Oil product page.
What changes first, what changes later
| When | What customers notice |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 7 | Softer, smoother, calmer skin. Less post-shave sting. |
| Weeks 2 to 4 | Smooth for longer between sessions. Fewer bumps. |
| Weeks 4 to 8 | Visibly slower regrowth, finer and lighter hair. |
| Weeks 8 to 12 | Longer gaps between shaves and waxes. Results keep building with use. |
Week-by-week guide: cyperus rotundus oil before and after, week by week.
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Before and after photos: your questions, answered
Are these real customer photos?
Yes. Every customer photo on this page was uploaded by a verified buyer with their review on our Bare Oil product page (Judge.me). The review text next to each one is quoted word for word. The 8-week graphic at the top is our own before-and-after visual. Consumer results, may vary.
How long until I see a before and after difference?
Most people feel softer, calmer skin in week 1 and see slower, finer regrowth between weeks 4 and 8 of twice-daily use. See the 90-day results timeline built from verified customer reviews.
Why do some photos show the bottle instead of skin?
Customers choose what to upload. Some share their skin, some share the bottle they're using. We show every verified photo as it was posted, and we don't edit or retouch them.
Does cyperus rotundus oil work on all hair colors?
Yes. In the 2014 randomized study, it matched an Alexandrite laser overall and was significantly better than laser on white hair. Laser targets pigment, so it usually can't treat blond, red, white or gray hair.
Will my results look the same?
Results vary with hair type, hormones, the area you treat, your hair removal method and, above all, consistency. Use Bare Oil morning and night, every day, for at least 4 to 8 weeks for a fair before and after.
How should I take my own before and after photos?
Same spot, same light, same distance, same time of day, and photograph the area the same number of days after you shave or wax. Take your 'before' the day you start, then repeat at weeks 4, 8 and 12.
What if I don't see a difference?
Every bottle comes with our 30-day Smooth or It's Free guarantee, and Amazon orders include a 30-day refund or replacement.
References
- Mohammed GF. Topical Cyperus rotundus oil: a new therapeutic modality with comparable efficacy to Alexandrite laser photo-epilation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014;34(2):298-305. doi:10.1177/1090820X13518801 · PubMed 24408514
- Mohammed GF. Topical Cyperus rotundus essential oil for treatment of axillary hyperpigmentation: a randomized, double-blind, active- and placebo-controlled study. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2022;47(3):534-541. PubMed 34618367
- Mohammed GF, Al-Dhubaibi MS, Mohamed ML. Genital whitening with topical Cyperus rotundus oil enhances sexuality and quality of life. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(10):4490-4502. PubMed 35290702
- Mohammed GF. The effectiveness of Cyperus rotundus essential oil in reducing the side effects of laser hair removal. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(4):1501-1505 (online 2021). PubMed 34132024
Customer photos were uploaded by verified buyers with their Judge.me reviews and are shown unedited. The 8-week graphic is a nellaskin before-and-after visual. Consumer results, may vary.
Published by nellaskin, the maker of Bare Oil. The clinical studies cited tested topical cyperus rotundus essential oil, the hero ingredient in Bare Oil. Individual results vary with hair type and consistency of use. Not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist or physician about unwanted hair related to a medical condition.
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