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Hot peppers like Jalapeño, Cayenne and Habanero contain capsaicin, which is also the main ingredient in pepper spray. Capsaicin adds flavor and spiciness to dishes, but can also cause extreme burning sensation in the hands or other parts of the body or in the mouth. Fortunately, there are many natural ingredients, such as milk, that can help soothe a burn.
Steps
Soothes the burning sensation in the mouth
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Use cold milk. Instead of drinking water, drink milk. Fats and oils in dairy products can help reduce burning by dissolving capsaicin. [1] X Research Source
- Pour a cup of full cream milk and drink it all. Always remember to rinse your mouth well before drinking milk. [2] X Source of Research If whole milk is not available, you can choose a dairy product such as sour cream or full cream yogurt.
- Milk works almost like soap by dissolving capsaicin and reducing the burning sensation in the mouth. The casein protein present in milk acts as a scavenger for capsaicin. The burning sensation of hot peppers is caused by capsaicinoids – a family of molecules. [3] X Research Sources[4] X Research Sources
- Creams can also help reduce burning. Any dairy product can help ease the burning sensation. Coconut milk also helps reduce burns and adjust the spiciness of the dish. [5] X Research Sources
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Avoid drinking water. You may not believe it, but actually drinking water will not help dispel the burning sensation. In fact, water also causes capsaicin to spread in the mouth and make the burning sensation worse.
- Soda is mainly made of water and doesn’t work either. Drinking coffee will make you feel hotter because the coffee is also hot. Capsaicin has oil-like properties so it will resist water. [6] X Research Sources
- The burning sensation in the mouth will not last as long as the burning sensation on the hands. This sensation occurs when capsaicin binds to pain receptors in the mouth due to a chemical reaction.
- Neurons will recognize when the temperature in the mouth is higher than 42 degrees Celsius, ie capsaicin will stimulate neurons to respond to this temperature.
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Use alcoholic beverages. Beer doesn’t work because the main ingredient in beer is water, but stronger alcoholic beverages will help reduce the burning sensation in the mouth.
- Drink a few sips of vodka. In addition to reducing the burning effect, vodka also makes you feel sweet in your mouth (as long as you don’t drink too much).
- Alcohol also helps treat the burning sensation when you touch hot peppers. Many spirits have the same effect.
- Always use caution when drinking alcoholic beverages. Don’t drink too much, don’t drink underage, and don’t drive after drinking.
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Use other oils for burns. Swallowing olive oil or vegetable oil will help treat burns in the mouth by protecting the tongue.
- These oils or peanut butter are high in fats and oils, making them an effective natural solution.
- The fats and oils in these ingredients break down the heat in hot peppers, thereby reducing burns.
- It sounds counterintuitive, but you need to counter the spicy oil with a different oil. Therefore, using cold water will not be as effective as vegetable oil or olive oil.
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Eat starch. You can eat starch if you have a sore mouth due to hot peppers.
- While not as effective at dissolving capsaicin as fat, oil or alcohol, starches like rice and bread also help soothe the burn.
- This is the reason in many cuisines, spicy foods are often eaten with rice (or potatoes). This is common in Asian countries and India.
- Eating a spoonful of sugar can help relieve the burning sensation. Mix a tablespoon of sugar with 270 ml of water and gargle with sugar water. Or you can keep a teaspoon of honey in your mouth.
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Try folk remedies. Many people believe that many vegetables and other foods have the effect of soothing the burning mouth caused by hot peppers.
- Eat cucumbers. This is a common way to deal with extreme spiciness in Indonesian and Thai dishes. You can also eat bananas. The texture and sugar content in bananas also help reduce burning.
- Eat chocolates. The high fat content in most chocolate bars will help remove capsaicin from the mouth. Chocolate milk is generally higher in fat and casein than dark chocolate, and is therefore more soothing.
- Use a soft corn tortilla to touch the burn (in the mouth or lips, etc.). You can also try taking a bite of a raw carrot and you’ll notice a significant reduction in the burning sensation.
- White toothpaste can significantly reduce the burning sensation on the skin caused by the oil from the habanero pepper. This ingredient is most effective for burning in the mouth and also helps to relieve the burning caused by other chili peppers. Eat a piece of lemon (can be juiced or eaten whole), and the acid in the lemon will break down the spicy substance.
Soothes skin burns caused by hot peppers
Use dishwashing liquid when you burn your hands or skin. Many people report experiencing intense burning on their skin when exposed to the oil from chili peppers. You can use hand soap, but dishwashing liquid will be more effective at dissolving the chili oil.
- You can dip your fingers in a mixture of bleach water (5:1 ratio) when cutting hot peppers.
- Bleach turns capsaicin into a water-soluble salt. Thanks to that, you can wash it off with water.
- Be careful not to get your hands on the bleach on the peppers. Wash your hands with dish soap after cutting the peppers.
Use rubbing alcohol to soothe your hands or other areas of skin. Chili oil and capsaicin (the culprit of the burning sensation) are dissolved in alcohol.
- Splash isopropyl alcohol on your hands. Even if you use other methods to cool your hands, you can also use isopropyl alcohol to clean your hands. [7] X Research Sources
- Choose a wine with a high alcohol content like vodka. Rub alcohol on your hands or the burned skin to wash away the chili oil.
- Another method is to make a baking soda paste from baking soda and water. Spread the mixture on your hands and let it dry before rinsing it off.
Soak your hands in a bowl of milk. You should choose cold milk. Put some ice cubes in the bowl. Soaking your hands in a bowl of ice water also works, but not as effectively.
- Some people report the burning sensation of hot peppers is very painful and can last for several hours. Therefore, it is understandable that you want to find ingredients with instant burn properties.
- Try adding flour to a bowl of milk to form a mixture. Apply the mixture to your hands and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
- Apply isopropyl alcohol to your hands before submerging them in ice water or cold milk. Milk is the best ingredient, and cold milk is even better. [8] X Research Sources
Apply the oil to your hands or other areas of skin that are burning. The chili oil will dissolve in another oil, thereby reducing the burning sensation. [9] X Research Source You can also apply Vaseline to your hands.
- Apply a small amount of vegetable or olive oil to your hands before cutting peppers or after burning them. [10] X Research Source
- Do not apply too much oil on your hands to avoid slippery and dangerous when cutting peppers with a knife. Be careful when touching others (especially young children) after getting hot chili oil on your hands, as you could spread the oil to others.
- Apply a thin layer of oil on your hands to prevent burning in the first place. The oil also helps soothe the burning sensation after you’ve touched the peppers. You can soak your hands in a bowl of olive oil or vegetable oil. [11] X Research Source
Soothes the burning sensation caused by chili peppers. Burning eyes is a common condition when you accidentally rub your eyes when cutting hot peppers.
- The first and most important thing is to avoid touching your eyes in the first place. If unavoidable, you can apply milk to your eyes to reduce the stinging. [12] X Research Source
- Dip a cotton pad or tissue in a bowl of milk, and then apply it around the eye area like an eye pack.
- You may need to repeat this process several times to get enough relief as the chili oil will burn for a long time. See a doctor if the burning sensation does not subside or affects vision.
- If the burning sensation persists, you can design and wear an eye patch made of cotton wool or a tissue. Use butterfly clips and gauze.
Prevention of burns caused by hot peppers
Wear gloves. If you are preparing to cook with hot peppers without wearing gloves, you could burn your hands from the chili peppers.
- Your hands will be burned, sting, and you must not touch your eyes after your hands come into contact with hot chili oil. The best solution is to wear vinyl or rubber latex gloves.
- Chili peppers such as Thai, Serrano or Habanero can also cause similar burns. [13] X Research Source
- The burning sensation is caused by chili oil and capsaicin in chili peppers. This condition can be even more serious if you touch your contact lens eye. You will have to deal with an extremely uncomfortable burning sensation.
Bread bags can be used as makeshift gloves. If you don’t have gloves in the house, you should find similar objects around to replace them.
- Wrap the baguette around your hand before slicing the peppers. You can use an elastic band to secure it around your wrist.
- If you don’t have gloves or a plastic bag, you can wrap a tissue around your hand or anything that will prevent the chili oil from coming into contact with your skin.
- Wear clear goggles and wash hands and nail beds after handling hot peppers to protect eyes.
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Get used to the burning sensation. While a burning sensation in the mouth is no fun, some evidence suggests that eating hot peppers regularly is healthy. So you can try to practice spicy food. [14] X Research Source
- Instead of looking for sweet foods, you can eat hot peppers when you lack energy.
- Note that although the burning sensation in the mouth is reduced, the metabolism-boosting effects of capsaicin in chili peppers remain intact; That means you still get this effect of capsaicin when enzymes in the liver break down capsaicin.
- Capsaicin may help increase energy and speed up metabolism, helping with weight loss and improving general health. [15] X Research Source
Advice
- Adding ingredients containing a lot of natural sugar (grated carrots, sautéed onions, etc.) You taste it first and the spicy taste doesn’t overwhelm the rest.
- You can try eating some bread.
- Tomato sauce or tomato juice also helps with the burning of hot peppers.
- The burning sensation will gradually disappear on its own.
- Eat pretzels before drinking sugar water. The salt will absorb both the water and the hot chili oil, helping to soothe the burn.
Warning
- Avoid letting hot peppers come into contact with open wounds.
- Avoid letting hot peppers come into contact with your eyes, nose or any open areas, as it will cause pain. Pepper spray is also made from hot peppers.
- Soap and water will be difficult to completely remove capsaicin. When wearing contact lenses, it’s best to wear gloves when handling hot peppers.
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This article is co-authored by a team of editors and trained researchers who confirm the accuracy and completeness of the article.
The wikiHow Content Management team carefully monitors the work of editors to ensure that every article is up to a high standard of quality.
There are 14 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 14,821 times.
Hot peppers like Jalapeño, Cayenne and Habanero contain capsaicin, which is also the main ingredient in pepper spray. Capsaicin adds flavor and spiciness to dishes, but can also cause extreme burning sensation in the hands or other parts of the body or in the mouth. Fortunately, there are many natural ingredients, such as milk, that can help soothe a burn.
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