To remove a thorn from the skin simply and without using needles, which can make the moment even more painful, use a paste of sodium bicarbonate and after a few minutes the thorn comes out by itself through the same hole that entered.
This works because sodium bicarbonate causes a slight swelling of the skin that pushes the spine or splinter out, so there is no need to use other methods that can hurt
This technique is perfect for children to remove thorns or wood splinters from their feet, fingers, or elsewhere on the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
Method of preparation
Put the baking soda in a small cup and slowly add the water, until it reaches a paste consistency. Spread over the hole made by the thorn and put a band-aid or tape so that the paste does not leave the place and can dry at rest.
After 24 hours, remove the paste and the thorn will have left the skin. If this does not happen, the thorn or splinter may be very deep in the skin and, therefore, it is recommended to re-apply the paste and wait another 24 hours. If the splinter is slightly out, try removing it with tweezers before using the bicarbonate paste again.
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