I used it as well and had the same sort of reaction. I started using it more for dry skin than for stretchmarks though and I started using a bath oil from the chemist instead.....can't remember its name for the life of me and of course I am at work and can't go and check. If it will help you any PM me and I will find out when I get home. Otherwise a good vit E oil from a chemist will help with stretchmarks.