Habanero Hands

A good friend of mine, Adam Richman from Man vs. Food and have some sort of death wish.

Now, the important stuff- how to prevent the burning pain from handling these hotties. First thing's first- wear powder-free latex gloves. No joke. This is the safest and most sure-fire way to prevent any unnecessary injuries or discomfort. I recommend everyone have some on hand in their kitchen for moments like this. (I say this knowing perfectly well I don't have any in my kitchen right now, but do as I say, not as I do. I always intend to keep a stash but haven't gotten to it yet.) If you do find yourself without gloves and decide to start chopping anyway, here are some tips that may help alleviate the burn:

Vinegar- Pour vinegar over your hands to break up the pepper oil and then wash with soap and water. You will likely have to keep repeating this.Milk- It works for calming the burn when you eat hot foods so why not for your hands. Soak your hands in a bowl of milk.Citrus- Rub lemon or lime juice over your hands then wash with soap and waterThese may help, but I would still wait a day or two before touching your eyes. Capsaicin has a way of sticking around for a few days. I hope this was helpful Gardenweb
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