How to Cool Jalapeno Burns

If you like eating foods that have a lot of heat, then chances are you enjoy the spicy jalapeno pepper. Whether eaten on their own -- or paired with other foods to add some kick -- jalapeno peppers can leave behind a burn in your mouth and on your skin too.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls
• Washcloth

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix together a cup of chilled whole milk with a teaspoon of white sugar. Stir thoroughly. Sip the mixture slowly to help reduce the heat in your mouth. Make more as needed, to cool down the heat.

• 2

  Apply rubbing alcohol to a clean cotton ball and wipe the area of skin that is burning from the peppers. Rinse the area under some water for a few seconds.

• 3

  Soak a washcloth in chilled whole milk for ten seconds then wring it lightly and apply the soaking cloth over the skin that is affected. Re-soak and apply as needed, to cool.