Joey King, the beloved actress from The Kissing Booth, is recovering after a cooking accident left her with painful burns on her face and neck. The star shared the details of the mishap with her followers on Instagram, posting close-up images of the blisters and revealing that the accident occurred when she accidentally splashed hot oil on her skin while cooking.
“I burned myself a few days ago by throwing shallots into a pan of hot oil,” King wrote in the post. The actress, known for her candid social media presence, used the opportunity to educate her fans about the importance of kitchen safety, particularly when handling hot oil. Her mother also chimed in with humor, commenting, “See, that’s why I hate cooking,” lightening the mood in the midst of the painful experience.
Despite the severity of her burns, King maintained a positive attitude throughout the ordeal. While she described the burns as causing discomfort, she appeared in high spirits, not letting the pain deter her from staying active on social media and keeping in touch with her fans. Her resilience is not surprising, given that the actress has previously been open about other skin struggles, including her ongoing battle with perioral dermatitis—a condition that causes small, red bumps around the mouth, nose, and eyes.
Last year, King shared her challenges managing the skin condition, even revealing that she had stopped using prescription treatments for it, though she was still unsure how best to handle flare-ups. The actress has been open about her skincare journey, providing insight into the ups and downs of maintaining healthy skin under the public eye.
The recent cooking incident has served as a reminder to the actress of the importance of safety in the kitchen. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, first-degree burns like the ones King suffered can cause both pain and scarring if not treated properly. Thankfully, King appears to be following recommended treatments, which include cooling the burn with water, applying petroleum jelly, and protecting the affected areas from the sun to ensure the healing process is as smooth as possible.
While King has recently experimented with bold beauty choices—such as dyeing her eyebrows for a magazine event—her focus is now on recovery. Fans have flooded her social media accounts with supportive messages, wishing her a speedy and full recovery. Despite the painful experience, it’s clear that Joey King remains as determined and optimistic as ever.
