How to Stop the Burn From Hot Chili Juice

The burn from chili juice can be prevented.

Capsaicin is the fiery component of chili peppers which are plants from the Capsicum family. Hotter chili peppers contain higher amounts of capsaicin. It is an irritant for all mammals including humans and produces a burning sensation when it comes into contact with sensitive skin. Chili peppers add pungency and spiciness to food when used in small quantities. Chili peppers should be handled with care at all times. Does this Spark an idea?

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Vegetable or baby oil
Cold milk
Yogurt
Lemon or lime juice
Butter
Ice cream
Cream
Lemon squash

Instructions

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  Treat skin that has a burning sensation, after coming in contact with chili juice, with vegetable or baby oil. Rub the oil onto your skin immediately. Capsaicin is fat soluble and the oil will dilute it. After the sensation subsides, wash the area with soap and water.
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  Soothe skin that has been burned by chili juice by soaking the affected area in cold milk or yogurt. After the burning subsides, wash the area with cold water.
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  Relieve the burning sensation caused by chili juice by dabbing some lemon or lime juice onto the affected areas. Rinse with mild soap and water. Citric acid neutralizes the alkaline in capsaicin.
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  Alleviate a burning chili sensation in your mouth with a pat of butter. Ice cream, yogurt and cream are equally effective. Slowly sipping cold milk, cold sugar solution or lemon squash also works.

Tips & Warnings

Wear rubber or surgical gloves before handling chili peppers.
Avoid touching your eyes or any other part of your body after you have handled chili peppers. Consult a doctor if the burning doesn't subside after a reasonable amount of time.