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• Method 2 of 3: Rinse with rubbing alcohol or diluted bleach solution
• Method 3 of 3: Using baking soda and peroxide

1 Cover your hands with olive oil. Pour a tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil into your palm, then gently rub your hands. Coat your fingers, palms, and backs with oil evenly.

• Capsaicin dissolves better in oil than water. Water will only aggravate the situation by spreading the capsaicin to other areas of the skin.
• Instead of olive oil, you can use other vegetable oil.

2 Rub the oil under your nails. Capsaicin can get under your nails, remaining there and causing irritation even after you wash your hands thoroughly. Try to rub the oil under the tips of your nails as best you can.

• Fold a corner of a paper towel to one end and soak it in oil. Run this end under your nails. This will dissolve any remaining traces of capsaicin.
• Consider trimming your nails and getting rid of leftover capsaicin juices.

3 Wash the oil off your hands with soap and water. Wash your hands as often as necessary to completely remove the oil from your hands. Be sure to rinse off any remaining oil under your nails.

• Instead of hand soap, try washing your hands with dish soap. It is specially designed to break down grease on dirty dishes so that it removes oil from your hands faster.
• Olive oil will also moisturize dry skin, making your hands softer.

Method 2 of 3: Rinse with rubbing alcohol or diluted bleach solution

1. 1 Submerge your hands in a bowl of rubbing alcohol to quickly relieve the burning sensation. Pour a glass (240 ml) of rubbing alcohol into a bowl and dip your hands into it. Rub your hands thoroughly so that the alcohol covers the entire surface of your hands and wrists.
   • Alcohol, like olive oil, will dissolve the capsaicin in jalapeno oil.
   • Do not immerse your hands for a long time. Remove your hands from the bowl when they are completely covered in rubbing alcohol.
   • If you don't have rubbing alcohol, use high-grade vodka!
2. 2 Dip your hands in diluted bleach if you don't have alcohol. If you don't have rubbing alcohol on hand, take a bowl or large container and mix 5: 1 bleach and water in it. Take your hands out of the solution immediately after immersing them. Bleach can cause burns and irritation with prolonged skin contact, so use extreme caution. The bleach will chemically react with the capsulation on the skin. This reaction neutralizes its irritating properties.
   • Bleach is a harsh chemical that can remove pigments from clothing, so be very careful when pouring it into the bowl. Wear an old T-shirt or apron to avoid splashing on your clothes.
   • This solution is best prepared in the kitchen sink or bathtub to minimize the chance of bleach spilling onto rugs, towels, or rugs.
3. 3 Wash and moisturize your hands. When you rinse your hands with rubbing alcohol or bleach, take the soap and gently rinse the remaining jalapeno oil off your hands and wrists. Both rubbing alcohol and bleach can dry out your skin quickly, so mild hand soap is best used instead of dishwashing liquid.
   • You may need to wash your hands several times before you can remove the bleach smell!
   • Apply moisturizer to your hands after washing them to restore their natural moisture that has been removed by the chemicals.

Method 3 of 3: Using baking soda and peroxide

1. 1 Make a paste using water, baking soda, and peroxide. Take a bowl and mix ⅛ teaspoon (1.75 g) baking soda, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) peroxide. Use a fork to stir the solution a little to break up the baking soda.
   • The peroxide will affect the structure of the capsaicin molecules, neutralizing their irritating properties.
   • The baking soda will help absorb the capsaicin oil and activate the peroxide.
2. 2 Dip your hands in the baking soda and peroxide paste. Soak your hands in this mixture and make sure that it completely covers your hands. Rub your hands to evenly cover the area between your fingers.
   • Soak your hands in this mixture for 1 minute, then remove them from the bowl.
   • Peroxide can stain fabrics, so be careful not to get it on your clothes. Wear an apron to protect your clothing while you soak your hands.
3. 3 Rinse the paste off your hands with soap and water. Wait for the paste to dry, then wash your hands with soap. Place your hands under running water to rinse off the paste.
   • Remember to brush under your nails. The baking soda will remove any jalapeno juices left under your nails.
   • Any remaining traces of jalapeno oil should be dissolved and washed off with soap and water.