My DH once made the mistake of going potty after cutting jalapeños. He *thought* (wrongly) that he'd washed his hands well enough!
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06-13-2012, 10:49 AM #1
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06-13-2012, 12:18 PM #2
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oh oh ouch... I found out the hard way that even scratching your EAR is a bad idea. I swear, capsicum comes complete with a tiny needle.
A friend of mine taught me a good tip, though. Rub your fingertips liberally with cooking oil first, to saturate the pores or something. I wipe off the excess with just a paper towel afterwards. After I'm done handling the chili or jalapenos I wash my hands well with soap. I think it cuts down on the amount my skin absorbs.Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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06-13-2012, 12:30 PM #3
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I put Neutrogena soap in my nose. I don't know why it worked, but it did.
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06-13-2012, 12:43 PM #4
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Ouch! I use gloves whenever I handle them. With contacts, I don't take chances!
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06-13-2012, 12:54 PM #5
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I've washed my hands several times and I just licked some yogurt off my finger. Black cherry yogurt and jalapeno - very "interesting" combination. I hope it wears off by the time I need ta take my contacts out!
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06-13-2012, 02:21 PM #6
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Be careful!!! I stupidly used my thumbnail to scrape out the seeds of a jalapeño pepper - it burned for days.
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06-13-2012, 02:26 PM #7
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Pretend it's 80-weight gear oil, without the smell. Hand cleaner designed for the garage takes it right off.
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06-13-2012, 08:54 PM #8
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OOOOh, I've done that!!! Eeeeek.
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