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How do you remove capsaicin from under fingernails?
I was cutting a jalapeño pepper last night and removed the ribs with my thumb. Are there any ways to remove the sting from under the nails?
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
"To remove capsaicin from the hands, milk or vinegar may be more effective than water."
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/archives/herb_libra...
Another site suggested yogurt.
You also might rub your hands with dry salt. Personally, I'd use each and every one of the suggestions in this thread eliminating anything water-based which just spreads the oil. I've stupidly gotten chile in my eyes twice this year and it is not pleasant.
- 1 decade ago
it's fat soluble so try soaking your fingers in warm milk or some other fatty substance. hot soapy water should do.