Wear rubber gloves when working with chili peppers to prevent a burn.
Chili peppers have been used in cooking since 5000 B.C. according to the American Cancer Society. Chili peppers are part of the Solanaceae or nightshade family of plants. Jalapeno, habanero, chipotle and cayenne are all varieties of the chili pepper. The chemical compound found primarily in the seeds and white fleshy parts of the chili pepper, is called capsaicin and it can irritate or burn the skin. Capsaicin is used medicinally for topical pain relief in those recovering from breast cancer surgery. Of course, the capsaicin is properly prepared and isn't applied right from the pepper which is what happens when you burn your skin after cooking with chili peppers.
Instructions
1. Wash the affected skin thoroughly with warm soapy water. Dry your skin with a towel. Use a cotton ball to apply rubbing alcohol to the affected skin. Alternatively, try using lemon juice to remove the pepper oil from your skin.
2. Apply milk to the affected area and allow it to soak into the skin. The protein in milk, called casein, counteracts the burn of the capsaicin.
3. Apply vegetable or olive oil to the affected area and allow it to sit. The oil is recommended by poison control centers as an alternative if you don't have milk on hand, according to the website Jalapeno Madness.
4. Rinse the affected area thoroughly after using the milk or oil. The burning should subside; if not, repeat the process.
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