SC - Re:

[Philip & Susan Troy]

Alderton, Philippa wrote:
> 
> Anybody have any good ideas for getting hot pepper oil off my hands? I was
> crushing some Thai peppers for lunch, and although I've washed with
> detergent and hot water twice, I'm still burning myself every time I forget
> and touch myself in the face.

Capsaicin has a basic pH value, IIRC. A mild acid like lemon juice or
vinegar seems to help.

Adamantius
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