I am extremely allergic to petroleum. I found out when I applied...

I am extremely allergic to petroleum. I found out when I applied Petroleum Jelly all over my face for four day in order to endure the harsh cold winter weather in the North East. I developed an extreme rash immediately after applying the product the third day. My face hyperpigmented to a dirty complexion. I am now two months after the initial reaction. The rash is now finally no longer itchy and irritated and my skin has started to heal. I am advised that the healing process will take a few months and that the hypepigmentation will eventually slowly, very slowly resolve.