@jolicare.sg: The fries are golden, the chicken is crispy, and it all tastes the same every single time. But have you ever wondered how many times that fryer oil has been used before your order went in? Here's how it works. Fast food outlets cook in large deep fryers, and that oil isn't changed after every batch — it's filtered and reused over many hours, often for days, before it's replaced. That's normal practice in the industry, and it's done to keep costs down and flavour consistent. But oil changes every time it's heated. Food science research shows that repeated deep-frying breaks oil down and builds up compounds that weren't there when it was fresh, including oxidised fats and aldehydes. The more times it's heated, the more these compounds accumulate. Some countries even set legal limits on how degraded frying oil is allowed to get before it must be thrown out. Why your skin cares: these breakdown compounds put extra stress on your body and push it towards a more reactive state. For most people, an occasional fried meal isn't a big deal. But dry, itchy, sensitive skin already sits close to its limit, so it's usually the first place that reacts when your body is under stress. And there's a second hit hiding in the same meal: salt. The World Health Organization recommends under 2,000mg of sodium a day, and a single fast food combo can carry 1,500mg or more. HPB's National Nutrition Survey found 9 in 10 Singaporeans already eat more salt than the daily limit, and studies have found your skin actually stores extra sodium, where it can trigger irritation. So one fried combo can deliver both problems at once. So how often can you eat fast food? There's no exact number that's safe for everyone, but keep it occasional — a treat, not a weekly routine. When you do: choose grilled over fried when there's an option, skip the extra salt, swap the soft drink for water, and don't upsize. And on fast food days, drink more water and moisturise before bed so your skin has some backup. You don't have to give up your favourite burger forever. Just stop making it a habit. So be honest — how many times did you eat fast food this month? Comment your answer 👇🍟 #sensitiveskin #dryskin #skin #singapore #singaporetiktok

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