[Vivienne Burnett]

Vivienne Burnett asked the Naked Scientists:
   Dear Chris,

For about 35 years I have on the advice of "an old wife" I have been using Vanilla Essence applied immediately after a burn however severe and keep on applying until the burn sensation subsides. The blister never forms and the redness and tenderness is gone in about 12hrs.

Why does this work so well ?

Kind Regards,

Vivienne Burnett
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