Mens health17 Aug 2024What to Do Immediately if You're Pepper SprayedWhile pepper spray contains the same ingredient used to soothe sore muscles, the concentration used in crowd control or personal safety situations is many, many times higher and will feel painful and not at all soothing to your body. Heres what it is, what it feels like, how to protect yourself, and what to do if youre sprayed with pepper spray.