How to get rid of burning hands from chili?

As someone who cooks with hot peppers daily, I've tried every remedy! Here's what actually works:Immediate First Aid:1. Dairy Products (Most Effective)- Whole milk or yogurt - soak hands for 5-10 minutes- Sour cream or buttermilk - thick consistency works well- The science: Casein protein binds to capsaicin and washes it away2. Oil-Based Solutions- Vegetable or olive oil - rub thoroughly, then wash with soap- Coconut oil - solid form can be rubbed like a balm- Works because capsaicin is oil-soluble3. Alcohol Rinse- Rubbing alcohol or high-proof drinking alcohol- Pour over hands and rub for 30 seconds before washing- Dissolves the capsaicin effectivelyPrevention for Next Time:4. Wear Gloves- Disposable latex or nitrile gloves are essential- Even for "mild" peppers - capsaicin accumulates under nails5. Barrier Creams- Before handling: Apply thick hand cream or petroleum jelly- Creates protective layer that's easier to wash offWhat DOESN'T Work Well:- Water alone - spreads the capsaicin around- Vinegar - slightly effective but not great- Baking soda paste - minimal reliefPro Tips:- Wash under cold water first (hot water opens pores)- Use friction - rub hands together vigorously with soap- Clean under nails thoroughly with a brush- Avoid touching eyes/nose for several hours after handlingThe key is understanding that capsaicin is an oil, so you need something that breaks down oils rather than just diluting with water.

I learned this lesson the hard way after handling habaneros without gloves! Here's my personal experience with what actually helped:My tiered approach based on pain level:Mild Burn (jalapeños, serranos):- Dish soap and sugar scrub - the grit helps lift the oils- Cold whole milk soak - 5 minutes while watching TV- Moisturize after with thick lotionModerate Burn (habaneros, Thai chilies):- Vegetable oil massage followed by dish soap wash (repeat if needed)- Vodka or rubbing alcohol poured over hands (weird but works)- Yogurt hand mask - slather on, wait 10 minutes, rinseSevere Burn (ghost peppers, scorpions):- All of the above in sequence- Ice pack wrapped in towel for temporary relief- Hydrocortisone cream from pharmacy- Time - honestly, just waiting it outWhat surprised me:- Water makes it worse initially - it spreads the oils around- The burn can come back hours later when you sweat or wash with warm water- Under fingernails stays contaminated for daysMy prevention routine now:1. Gloves ALWAYS - no exceptions2. Cutting board dedicated to hot peppers3. Wash knives and board immediately with soap4. Still wash hands thoroughly even with glovesThe burning sensation is actually a chemical reaction, not a temperature burn, which is why traditional burn treatments don't work well. Now I treat hot peppers with the same respect as handling chemicals!