How to treat habanero burns
By snbutterfly
@snbutterfly (259)
United States
January 23, 2011 1:14am CST
I was adding some habaneros to my black bean and rice chili and even after washing my hands with soap the oils were able to get into my nose and other tender areas. A few minutes after cutting the pepper I was burning so bad that I thought some water might help. NOT! I then got this crazy idea to try virgin coconut oil and it worked. I was so relieved.
Have you ever felt the burn of habanero pepper? How did you treat it?
1 response
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
7 Feb 11
I would probably try aloe vera. But I don't cut them.
But if I ever do, a pair of disposable gloves would probably be the route I'd take thanks to this discussion.
