My figures are still burning from cutting up habanero, what can I do to get the burning to go away?

Question

My friend and I made salsa on Saturday, (2 days ago). The underneath of my finger nails are still burning from it. If I touch my face or eyes it still burns. I've washed my hands several times, immediately after and since, of course I've taken showers as well. Does anyone have a remedy for taking away the burn? When I hold onto something that presses my finger nails down it burns.

Answer 1

nxt time wear gloves lol. try dipping them in milk for a while, like until ur fingers get wrinkly.



and make sure the milk gets in there by sort of pulling your finer tips back

Answer 2

I've been where you are now. I use gloves to protect myself from this issue.



The hot taste of the habanero and other hot peppers is capsaisin, which is an oil. It's hard to remove pepper's oils once they get on your skin, which is what is going on now.



One thing you can try is rubbing them with alcohol to break down the oils, and then soak them in milk or another dairy product, like yogurt or sour cream.



If that doesn't work, you can try washing your hands in warm soapy water - Dawn is likely the best soap to try, since it helps break up the oil, and then coat your hands in vegetable oil. Aloe only works temporarily, so it's not the best solution, but it would give you some short-term relief.

Answer 3

I've heard a few things... In the order I would try.



1. Use baking powder and a little water to make a paste. Apply to your fingertips and leave on for a few... use a towels to scrub the stuff around.



2. use oil to wash your finger tips... use a soft towel... to rub the oil on and reapply.



3. Wash your fingertips with vinegar.



If all else fails, go to the auto parts store and buy some hand cleaner/degreaser. GoJo is a name brand and pretty good at cleaning my hands after I work on my car. You might find it in Wal-Mart... Check the automotive section.

Answer 4

rub your hands with half a fresh lemon, make sure also to get the lemon juice under your fingernails.

rinse under fresh water,repeat as often as needed. but should be ok after 2 or three times.

NEVER touch your face or eyes when cutting or working with hot chilis, pepers or other cupsicum veggies.

eyes are much harder to wash than hands. if the burn is persistent, rather get the help and advice of a medical person...

next time, use medial (because they are thin and leave a feeling in your hands and fingers...) latex gloves.

Answer 5

Habanero Burn

Answer 6

stick your hands in tubs of ice water for like 10 min.

Answer 7

use lemon or lime juice