For some reason, I forget to protect my hands with gloves before peeling some chiles. I didn't notice this at first, but after I took a shower, my hands are burning.
What is the best thing to do now that I have already got the chile juice into my skin?
2007-03-04 11:37:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Sounds contradictory, but soak your hands in hot water and detergent to remove any of the chile juice. Then rinse with cool water. If you have oatmeal oats, make a paste of oatmeal and smear it all over your hands. If not, keep soaking in cool water.
Do not rub in anything greasy because that will just help the chile juice to penetrate your skin further.
2007-03-04 11:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by not the real me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Next time, don't forget those gloves!!! The oils in the chilis are extremely volitile. Most of the time straight soap and water will work but wash several times and never, no never go near your eyes, nose or (ehem!) those "other places"! Told a friend years ago about a fresh shipment of slope shouldered devils at the local market. Forgot to warn him about the gloves. I made some fantastic "Bite You Back" Chili. He just got bit when he scratched himself "You Know Where"!
2007-03-04 13:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learned this one the hard way myself many years ago. OUCH.
Plunge your fingers into sour cream, heavy cream (such as you would whip) or milk (preferably whole milk)
Ice cream in a pinch...but would hate to waste it that way :-)
and next time...remember the gloves. take care
2007-03-04 12:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Cat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try baking powder, or a base liquid or powder or something...if untreated and left on your hands for a long time, chili seeds and liquid can actually cause chemical burns...Make sure not to rub your eyes with your hands right after lol.
2007-03-04 11:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find food service gloves, use other sterile latex or non-latex gloves to protect your hands. Works great for garlic, onions, and other "Fragrant" veggies too!
2007-03-04 11:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL, not at you but at my brother.
He did the same thing when he was peeling them, but then he went to the bathroom... OMG his thing was burning for a long time LOL.
2007-03-04 13:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before starting to peel / chop chillies, apply some cooking oil(enough to coat your palms) and then start. your hands will not burn..
2007-03-04 16:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i agree
hot water
it may hurt but its like drinking hot water when you eat something spicy
it just makes the burning go away faster
2007-03-04 11:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by lo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try soaking them in milk
2007-03-04 11:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by nancy s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try straight vinegar...It does the job on so many things...
2007-03-04 11:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋