Kapanlagi.com - Turmeric is one of the ingredients or spices commonly used in various Indonesian dishes. Not only adding flavor to the dishes, turmeric is also often used as a natural food coloring. To be used as a food coloring, turmeric is usually grated and then squeezed to extract the juice. Unfortunately, this process often leaves yellow stains on the hands. If that's the case, a special method is needed to remove the stains.
Cleaning turmeric stains on hands is not as easy as washing hands with regular water. Because turmeric stains are stubborn and difficult to remove. Therefore, a special method is needed when washing hands, so that the hands can be clean again like before.
Summarized from various sources, here are some ways to remove turmeric stains on hands.
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1. Coconut Oil
As mentioned earlier, water alone will not be enough to remove turmeric stains. One ingredient that has been proven effective in removing these stains is coconut oil. You simply need to rub your hands with coconut oil repeatedly and gently. Include gentle massage, just like when washing your hands with soap. To remove the stains to the maximum, you can use a cloth during the hand cleaning process.
Not only effective in cleaning the palms of the hands, coconut oil can also be used to clean the nails. In addition, this method can also be used as a preventive measure. This means that you can apply coconut oil to your hands before starting to peel or cut turmeric. In this way, your hands will remain clean and free from yellow stains.
2. Olive Oil
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In addition to coconut oil, you can also use olive oil. Yes, olive oil is known to have many benefits, ranging from health, beauty, to cleaning household items. In addition to these benefits, olive oil is also useful for removing yellow turmeric stains.
The method of removing turmeric stains with olive oil is the same as using coconut oil. This means that this method is also very practical and easy to do.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Just like olive oil, apple cider vinegar is often used to clean objects. Apple cider vinegar can also remove yellowish stains caused by turmeric and make your hands clean again. This method is just as easy as using oil and is very simple and practical. You just need to drop 3-4 drops of turmeric on the palm of your hand. Once done, simply spread it evenly by gently rubbing.
4. Baking Soda
Baking soda is known to have many benefits. Besides cooking, this ingredient is often used to clean objects. So it's not surprising that baking soda can be used as one of the ways to remove turmeric stains on hands. The method is very easy, you just need to mix baking soda with water and then rub it evenly. You can do it repeatedly until your hands are clean again.
5. Lemon
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Another natural ingredient that can be used to remove turmeric stains is lemon. Cleaning hands from turmeric stains with lemon is also very easy. You can rub the inside of a lemon peel on the surface of your hands and nails that are yellowed due to turmeric stains.
Another way, you can also use lemon juice. First, pour the lemon juice and then spread it evenly by gently rubbing it. Repeat this process continuously until the yellow stain completely fades.
6. Milk
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One of the easiest and proven effective ways to remove turmeric stains on hands is with milk. This is because milk contains lactic acid which is believed to be powerful in removing turmeric stains. Because of the effectiveness of lactic acid, milk is often used as an ingredient in skin care products.
The method of removing turmeric stains with milk is very simple. You just need to rub and scrub your hands with cotton or cloth that has been dipped or moistened with milk. Although it is effective, this method still requires time for the hands to be completely clean as before.
7. Making Sugar Scrub
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The yellowish turmeric stains on your hands can also be cleaned by making a sugar scrub. A sugar scrub can be made simply by using granulated sugar and warm water. Mix until the sugar and water have a slightly runny or dissolved texture. Then, rub the scrub onto the surface of your hands and nails that are yellow in color. Not only does this sugar scrub clean yellow stains, but it is also believed to be effective in removing dead skin cells.
Those are some of the ways to remove turmeric stains on your hands. You can try them out when cooking later. Hope it's helpful!
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.