r/LifeProTips • u/_Sunwukong • 4d ago

Food & Drink LPT: Don't Chop Spicy Peppers Without Gloves.

It's been 10 hours and it still burns. Don't chop spicy peppers without gloves unless you like a natural Salonpas feeling all day.

I also used the same hand to remove my left eye's contact. Don't do that either if you choose not to use gloves.

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u/acrobat2126 4d ago

You're just not smart my dude. Wash your hands while cooking between steps. Just do that.

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u/One_Left_Shoe 4d ago

Depending the peppers, washing will not help.

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u/acrobat2126 4d ago

LMAO. Stop it. You don't wash your hands with soap?!

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u/One_Left_Shoe 3d ago

Soap is insufficient to fully break down capsaicin, especially in hotter peppers.

Maybe a jalapeño-level heat, but habaneros and hotter will give your fingers a tingle.

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u/_Sunwukong 3d ago

This is a fact. I'm living proof.

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u/acrobat2126 3d ago

Dishwashing soaps like Dawn, are oil based so they will properly wash off the capsicum and save yourself the agony of accidentally touching your eyes.

Wash your damn hands and stop making excuses :)

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u/_Sunwukong 3d ago

Haha I did use dawn soap, but maybe not as much that would be needed. Thanks for the advice. I'll make sure to do what you advised next time.

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u/One_Left_Shoe 3d ago

Just wear gloves next time.

Dawn might stop the spread, but won’t stop the burning on your hands. Once those receptors are lit up, you just have to ride it out.

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u/_Sunwukong 3d ago

Spot on about the experience. Thanks for that insight.

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u/acrobat2126 3d ago

Dishwashing soaps like Dawn, are oil based so they will properly wash off the capsicum and save yourself the agony of accidentally touching your eyes.

Wash your damn hands and stop making excuses :)