Mentholatum, for Skin Irritations

Mentholatum Ointment, 28g ($3.90)

This Mentholatum Ointment was introduced by Sis to Mom as Mom has sensitive skin which is rather prone to minor skin rashes and irritations.

I had not bother about the ointment as i had my trusty Tiger Balm until that day when i developed a water blister on my wrist. I popped it and it oozes water, the wound reddened and was painful, refusing to heal. I had Tiger Balm it but to no avail; then all it takes was 2 applications from Mentholatum and my scar got cleared up!

We have not tested the ointment for Cold reliefs such as stuffy noses, chest congestion, sinus congestion, and muscular aches that it also promises to ease. But the soft minty cream was helpful when i does a neck-shoulder message on Ric who had a stiffen neck.

Update in Oct 2011: During my Beijing holiday, i developed severe muscular aches. And being ill prepared for the sudden drop in temperature, i was hurting from dry chapped lips and frostbite on both my thighs! I had only this ointment with me and it saves my holiday!

Update in Jan 2013: It was especially comfortable to apply the minty gel just before bed as it helps ease the discomfort of a blocked nose while i try to get into sleep. I greatly prefer the smell of this to that of the Tiger Balm. But be careful not to get the ointment too much into the nostrils (as you shouldn't swallow this stuff).