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News India Live, Digital Desk: Getting a hot splash of oil on your hands while working in the kitchen or having hot oil splash and fall on your skin while putting vegetables in a pan is an accident that has happened to almost all of us at one time or the other. At that time, we get scared due to burning sensation and pain and start doing only what comes in our understanding.

To soothe the burning sensation, most of the people first run to take out ice from the fridge and start rubbing it on the burnt area. If you also do this, then you are making a big mistake! Doing this may give you temporary relief, but applying ice directly on the skin can stop blood circulation and cause a blood clot to form at that spot, causing even more damage to your skin.

So the question is, what should be done first in such a situation? And after the burning sensation subsides, what should be applied so that neither blisters nor marks remain? Let us know the best and easiest home remedies.

The first and most important step (The Golden Rule)

As soon as hot oil falls on your skin, instead of panicking, immediately place that area under running tap water. Keep in mind, the water should be of normal tap, not icy or from the fridge. Let the stream of water fall on the burnt area for at least 10 to 15 minutes. It soothes the burning sensation by instantly cooling the area and prevents the wound from deepening.

When the burning sensation subsides, these 4 home medicines will be useful

When the burnt area cools down and the initial burning sensation subsides, you can use these things present in the kitchen. These are only for minor burns, if the wound is deep then consult a doctor immediately.

1. Aloe Vera: Home Doctor
If you have an Aloe Vera plant in your home, then you are very lucky. Break a fresh aloe vera leaf, extract its gel and apply it gently on the burnt area. Its cool nature soothes the irritation and the healing properties present in it help in healing the skin quickly.

2. Raw Potato: Enemy of heartburn
This is a solution that works immediately. Take a raw potato, wash it and cut it into thin slices or grate it and extract its juice. Place this juice or slices on the burnt area. The starch present in potato and its cooling properties soothe the burning sensation and also prevent the formation of blisters.

3. Honey: Nature’s antiseptic
Honey is not only sweet to eat, but it is also an excellent natural antiseptic. It prevents infection on burnt skin. When the burning sensation subsides a little, apply a thin layer of honey on the burnt area. This will help in healing the wound quickly.

4. Coconut Oil: Expert in removing stains
Coconut oil has anti-bacterial properties. It is very good for applying on burnt skin, but it should not be applied immediately. Once the burning sensation subsides completely and the wound begins to dry slightly, applying coconut oil keeps the skin moist and reduces the chances of getting a burn mark.

So next time if such a small accident happens in the kitchen, do not panic. Just practice proper first-aid and try these easy home remedies.