Brilio.net - Turmeric is a kitchen spice that is often used in various dishes. Apart from adding flavour, turmeric also provides a distinctive bright yellow color to dishes such as yellow rice, lontong and curry. The more turmeric used, the more intense the color will be.
However, turmeric contains curcumin compounds that have strong pigments and easily stick to the surface of the skin. When exposed to hands, curcumin can be absorbed into the pores and is difficult to dissolve with just plain soap and water.
Many people try to remove turmeric stains from their hands in various ways, including rubbing them with alcohol. This method can help, but it is often less effective because the pigment compounds in turmeric are not easily soluble in alcohol.
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In addition, excessive use of alcohol can dry out and irritate the skin. However, there is a simpler and more skin-friendly way to remove turmeric stains without having to rub them with alcohol.
This method was also shared by TikTok user @mumugi00. He found that eucalyptus oil can be a powerful solution to remove these stubborn stains.
Eucalyptus oil contains compounds that can dissolve turmeric pigments, making them easier to clean. In addition, its antiseptic properties also help maintain hand hygiene after exposure to turmeric.
Tricks to Remove Turmeric Stains with Eucalyptus Oil
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Cleaning turmeric stains with eucalyptus oil is very easy and quick to do. Simply pour a little eucalyptus oil onto a cotton ball or directly onto your palm, then rub it onto the stained area until the yellow color begins to fade.
"rub it on the yellow part," he said.
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After that, wash your hands with soap as usual to remove any remaining oil. Rinse with clean water, and your hands will be clean again without any stubborn turmeric stains.
"Next, wash with soap and rinse with water," he added.
Tips to Prevent Yellow Hands When Processing Turmeric
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Avoiding turmeric stains can be done with a few simple steps. One of the best ways is to wear gloves when cutting or grinding turmeric so that the pigment does not directly stick to the skin.
If you don't want to bother wearing gloves, coat your hands with a little coconut oil or cooking oil before handling the turmeric. This layer of oil will form a protection so that turmeric stains don't stick easily.
After finishing processing turmeric , immediately wash your hands with soap before the stains dry and become more difficult to clean. With this simple trick, your hands stay clean even though you often cook with turmeric.
(brl/lak)
