foto: YouTube/Lerik Net
Brilio.net - There are many activities that you often do in the kitchen, such as cooking, preparing food ingredients, baking , and boiling water. Most people routinely boil water for tea, coffee, or just warm water every day.
Drinking warm water has many benefits, you know! Reported from thirstywork.com, warm water can help smooth blood circulation, make muscles and organs more relaxed, and reduce stress. Usually, the best time to consume it is in the morning and at night before bed.
However, sometimes when pouring hot water, accidentally the glass or container can spill and hit the skin. If this happens, you must panic and feel sick, right? Reported from nhsinform.scot, hot water can make the skin red or even blistered if not handled properly immediately.
A netizen on the YouTube channel Lerik Net once experienced this incident. His hand was exposed to hot water, but he had an effective way to prevent the skin from blistering or leaving marks. The way? Simply by using one type of kitchen spice that is always at home!
According to the netizen, the kitchen spice that you can use to soothe wounds caused by hot water is salt.
The steps:
1. Immediately apply salt evenly to the skin area exposed to hot water.
photo: YouTube/Lerik Net
2. Leave it for 1 to 3 hours until the burning or stinging sensation subsides.
photo: YouTube/Lerik Net
3. If after a few hours it still hurts, rinse the skin with clean water, then repeat the process of applying salt until the skin feels more comfortable.
As reported by abundantnaturalhealth.com.au, salt works by drawing hot water out of skin cells through the process of osmosis. In addition to applying it directly, you can also dissolve salt in water, dip a clean cloth in the solution, and then compress the cloth to the area affected by hot water.
After a while, the burning sensation on the skin will gradually subside.
"After waiting a few hours, the heat gradually subsided," said YouTube account Lerik Net.
This method is very simple, isn't it? Even so, be careful when doing activities in the kitchen, especially when boiling hot water so as not to spill and injure the skin. Prevention is always better than cure!
1. Is salt safe to use for hot water burns?
Yes, salt can help reduce heat and prevent the wound from getting worse. However, if the wound is severe or blistered, consult a doctor immediately.
2. Are there any alternatives to salt?
Yes! You can also use aloe vera, honey, or coconut oil to soothe hot water burns.
3. How long will it take for the skin to heal after being exposed to hot water?
If treated promptly, the redness will usually subside within a few hours. However, if the injury is more serious, it can take days to weeks.
4. What should you do if your skin starts to blister?
Do not break blisters! Cover the wound with a clean cloth and seek medical attention immediately if the blisters are large or very painful.
5. Is it permissible to use ice to soothe burns caused by hot water?
Not recommended. Ice can worsen skin damage. It is better to use running water or a cold compress to relieve the burning sensation.
(brl/tin)
