I've never heard of using vanilla extract but I'll try that if there ever is a next time (hope not).
I have got some aloe vera cream which I'm putting on it, but didn't put anything on the first day as it was too sore.
I was day dreaming about finally getting to spend Christmas with my kids (hasn't happened since before the split) and I just caught the side of my wrist on the iron when I was ironing DD4's clothes.
That'll teach me to fantasize around hot irons, LOL.
