You don't need all that protective wear when using bases that are much safer.

A splash of ammonia on your hand won’t do anything to you.

A splash of concentrated calcium hydroxide likewise won’t hurt at all.

Even concentrated sodium carbonate won’t hurt you if you wash it right off.

Concentrate sodium hydroxide will burn your skin right away.

People make mistakes. Even the most careful person occasionally spills something. If you’re going to use sodium hydroxide, you better be very cautious and never get any on you, especially in your eyes. It can cause permanent blindness.