Some useful information on How to Treat a Minor Burn from the good folks at WebMD. Chances are if you have done any cooking or work involving hot objects then you have suffered at least one minor burn in your lifetime. Cold water, Aloe Vera gel, and clean gauze will make the minor burn much better and help the skin to heal faster. If you’re going to be doing any kind of cooking with oil you should know how to prevent a kitchen fire as well as How To Put A Kitchen Fire Out should one start.