Spice level mellows with age?

[Jmarglon]

Hola, Ive noticed that my guajillo and arbol sauce mellows at a pretty good rate even after 4-7 days. I hot-water bathe and usually place in fridge the same night or next day. Any suggestions to keep it spicy as intended? Thanks all!

 

[salsalady]

About what percentage of the sauce is peppers and what other ingredients are in it? First thing that comes to mind is toss in a habanero or two.
to thp.
SL

 

[ShowMeDaSauce]

I toss a Scorpion or two in the mix. Anything really hot so you mostly get just the heat increase and not the flavor. Dried works even better if you want to avoid a flavor change.