Whether peeling of a bandage, surgical tape or a sticker from your skin, these materials will always leave some sticky adhesive residue on your skin. This can cause your skin to get irritated and inflamed, especially when you use your finger nails to try to scrape it off. Fortunately, there are easier ways of removing adhesive from your skin.
Step 1
Apply 1/2 tsp. of oil to a clean washcloth or tissue paper. You can use any kind of oil such as vegetable, almond olive or baby oil.
Step 2
Rub the washcloth on the skin affected by the adhesive residue. Rub for about 5 to 10 seconds in a circular motion until the residue comes off.
Step 3
Use isopropyl alcohol if you do not have oil available. Soak a clean dry cotton ball with the alcohol and rub into the skin for about five seconds until the adhesive residue is gone. The alcohol will instantly dissolve the adhesive residue.
Step 4
Wash your skin with lukewarm water and soap after applying any of the methods above. Apply moisturizing lotion to your skin to keep it soft afterward.
Things You'll Need
- Vegetable oil
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Wash cloth
- Moisturizing lotion
References
- “Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen: Making and Applying Prosthetics;” Todd Debreceni; 2008
- “Clinical Guide: Skin and Wound Care;” Cathy Thomas Hess, RN; 2007
