Aww. Bummer about the Bio Oil for you, Courtney
I tried Retin-A for acne a few years ago, and I had to lessen the blow of it with a lotion mix to make it a lot less harsh - and even still, my skin peeled until it bled, so for me everything went from being a little unsightly, to incredibly painful. The commercial advertisement says that burning and peeling may occur, but I didn't expect or prepare for sections of skin chemically burnt off in patches. Blegh.
Hopefully some other chicks have tried it and can give you a much better review, and you can find something that will work for you instead of against you.