Mar 12, 2025

Are you suffering from chilli burns? Try these remedies

Siddhartha Jana

Understanding chilli burns

When you touch sensitive areas like your eyes, the burning, redness, and irritation caused by the capsaicin in chillies can get worse.

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Dairy products for relief

Butter, yoghurt, milk, or cream can all effectively neutralize capsaicin and relieve chilli burns.

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The sugar water trick

The scorching sensation that comes from handling chillies can be promptly lessened by soaking hands in a solution of sugar water for one minute.

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Vinegar or lemon juice method

Capsaicin is broken down by acidic solutions. The burn can be relieved by putting lemon juice on your hands or soaking them in vinegar.

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The oil or dish soap trick

Oil dissolves capsaicin. Hands can be cleaned with grease-cutting dish soap after rubbing cooking or olive oil on them.

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Cooling the burn

The burning can be relieved by putting an ice pack on your hands or soaking them in cool water. Steer clear of hot water since it may exacerbate the feeling.

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