One of the most common problems that occur in the kitchen is skin burns as a result of cooking with jalapeno peppers. Even a minimal amount of contact with jalapenos can greatly aggravate and irritate the skin thereby significantly debilitating a person’s daily routine. As precaution is better than cure, it is highly advisable to wear a pair of rubber gloves whenever using jalapeno peppers as an ingredient. The problem with dealing with jalapeno pepper burns is that the more traditional remedies such as washing your hand with some cold water or ice packs and rubbing some lemon juice on your hands may only work for some people. A lot of people will suggest that you scrub your hands properly with the help of some rubbing alcohol, but this may tend to work on only a few people rather than it being a remedy that will work on any kind of skin. As soon as you experience the pain, you should try soaking your hands in cold milk for about four to five minutes. You should also create a thick paste with the help of some baking soda and milk and apply a thick coat of this paste over your hands after taking them out of the milk. Allow the paste to dry for about twenty minutes before scrubbing the mixture off. This will significantly reduce the amount of pain you experience and you can repeat the steps to continue lowering the levels of pain until it has completely gone. In most cases, about five repetitions of this remedy will provide almost complete relief. For better results, you could try leaving the last coat of paste on your hands over the entire course of the night and wash it off the next morning.
Some people may also recommend rubbing a considerable amount of toothpaste all over the affected area as it has been known to work on a majority of the cases. The fact that toothpaste is so readily available makes it a very convenient option and the relief can take just up to an hour to completely dissipate. Aloe Vera extracted directly from the plant is also known to provide significant temporary relief while the application of vinegar over the hands and washing it off with some vodka are also as helpful. An easily available over the counter burn ointment purchased at any medical store may also help significantly. However, you may want to consult the chemist about which type is the best for the situation.