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Brilio.net - Cooking in the kitchen , especially frying, has the risk of being splashed with hot oil that can cause minor to severe burns. If not treated quickly, these wounds can blister, sting, and leave scars on the skin.
When exposed to hot oil , the skin will immediately react with the appearance of redness, a hot sensation, and swelling in the affected area. The higher the temperature of the oil and the longer it is in contact with the skin, the greater the risk of injury.
Many people try various instant ways to relieve minor burns from hot oil. Most apply toothpaste, flour, or even ice cubes, but some of these methods can actually worsen the skin condition.
Only use 1 kitchen ingredient, hands don't get blisteredTikTok creator @ulfazulkifli16 shared a simple trick she learned from a Thai chef. She suggests using an easily found pantry ingredient, oyster sauce, to soothe burns caused by hot oil splatters.
"If your hands are exposed to hot oil, don't rinse them with water right away. I tried using oyster sauce, and it turned out to be really effective in preventing blisters," she said in her uploaded video.
Hands exposed to hot oil do not get scalded
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Oyster sauce contains natural ingredients that can soothe the skin while helping reduce inflammation. Its thick texture also forms a protective layer that prevents the skin from further damage from the heat of the oil.
When your hand is splashed with hot oil, immediately take oyster sauce and apply it directly to the affected skin area. Leave it for a few minutes until the heat and stinging sensation begins to subside.
Hands exposed to hot oil do not get scalded
TikTok/@ulfazulkifli16
After the oyster sauce has been left for a few minutes, the next step is to rinse your hands with clean water and soap. This process aims to remove any remaining sauce while ensuring that no dirt sticks to the skin area that was exposed to hot oil.
Properly cleaning the skin can help reduce the risk of irritation or infection in minor burns. With this method, skin exposed to hot oil can heal faster without blistering or peeling.
Hands exposed to hot oil do not get scalded
TikTok/@ulfazulkifli16
To prevent further burns, never apply ice cubes directly as it can cause deeper damage to the skin tissue. It is better to use running water for a few seconds before applying natural ingredients such as oyster sauce.
If the wound has already blistered or shows signs of infection such as pus and excessive pain, consult a doctor immediately. Proper treatment will help the skin heal faster without leaving disturbing scars.
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