Review : Thank God for Bio-Oil T_T

When I was in Sydney due to the cold and dry weather, my skin on the side of my tummy and upper hips area started developing rashes and it became itchy, and then I started scratching them, and then it became more itchy, and then I started scratching more, and then it became dry, peel-y, and had developed into a gigantic blob of massive rashes and an angry patch.  And it was STILL itchy!

It. Was. Horrible. !!! T_T

Angry blob of rashes at the side of my tummy.
Imagine these on both sides of my tummy and my upper hips area!!
T_T

It's like.. it's like.. I had a had case of eczema. Trust me, I know how unsightly it can be and how long it takes to heal. I had mysteriously experienced that before when I was in college/university on my legs (no known reason or caused on why/how it happened) and it was a social embarrassment to wear anything that doesn't cover your entire legs. T_T

Looking at the picture, at that time my mind went into overdrive and I thought it was the beginning of a psoriasis. I was on the brink of hysteria. *drama queen* :( 

So diligently, while I was there, I started applying lotion (Thank God we bought one bottle there) to moisturise the area and restrain myself to not scratch it. It takes a whole load of steely willpower to stop myself from scratching. 

And I must say I did a pretty good job (due credit ought to be given ok! :p) because after a few days the angry patch started to subside. And so I continued applying the lotion generously to the affected area. 

At around this time, I started to send distress Whatsapp messages to my Mum back home asking for help. She suggested to use Bio-Oil and mix it together with my lotion and apply to the affected area because it has healing properties and will help sooth the affected area. 

So the minute I touch down in PJ, I immediately went to the pharmacy and got my hands on the Bio-Oil. I used the Pureen Stretch Mark cream and together with 2-3 drops of the Bio-Oil, mix it together before applying to the rash area.

Winning combination!

And voila~ I was soooooooooooooo relieved that the angry marks starts to go away and upon application it was so soothing that I don't feel itchy anymore. Look at the stark difference it makes!! My Mum is God-sent I tell you. :)

Of course, due to the intense and pretty bad condition of the rash, the red patch has inevitably turned into a dark patch - almost like a case of pigmentation. :( *sakit hati* 

However, since Bio-Oil has properties which will reduce the appearance of scars and uneven skin tone (according to its website), I have been continuously using it together with my Pureen Stretch Mark cream. At the moment, it does look that the patch is getting lighter (phew!) after only 2 days of application. So we shall see how it goes.

In conclusion, do not simply scratch yourself Bio-Oil really does work and is worth being given a try. 

p/s: and yes.. at 7 months I still don't have stretch marks except for those damn dark patch! (thank you good genes!) 

Love;

Mummy Geri