So, what should you do instead? Well, for starters, cool the burn with lukewarm water for about 10-15 minutes to reduce the heat and ease the pain. And please, for the love of all things good, don't use butter or oil to treat the burn, because, trust us, it's not a substitute for actual medical care and will only make things worse.
Another thing to avoid is breaking any blisters that might form, because, as tempting as it might be to pop them like a zit, it's just not worth the risk of infection. And while we're on the topic of infections, don't use harsh soap or scrub the burned area, because you don't want to introduce any more bacteria to the party.
