The salt and ice challenge is an Internet phenomenon that has gained popularity among thrill-seeking individuals seeking to test their endurance. This peculiar challenge involves participants pouring salt on a specific area of their bodies, typically the arm, followed by placing ice on top of the salt. The combination of these ingredients creates a frigid mixture known as eutectic frigorific mixture, which can reach bone-chilling temperatures as low as −18 °C (0 °F). As the ice interacts with the salt, it induces an excruciating sensation akin to frostbite, prompting participants to compete against one another in enduring this pain for as long as possible. Many enthusiasts record and share their attempts on platforms such as YouTube or social media networks.However thrilling this challenge may appear, its consequences should not be underestimated. The intense cold generated by the mixture can quickly lead to severe injuries resembling second- and third-degree burns or frostbite-like symptoms. In fact, it is comparable to being burnt with the metal end of a lighter. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to this extreme temperature can cause painful open sores to develop on the skin's surface. One alarming aspect is that due to numbness caused by the cold and potential nerve damage during this stunt, participants often remain oblivious about the true extent of any harm inflicted until later stages when they start experiencing piercing pain upon contact between salt and lesions created during the challenge.It's worth noting that even after attempting this daring feat once over with cautionary intentions intact; remnants from this
