Distinguished for its strong, long-lasting bond and innumerable uses, Super Glue adheres to practically every surface, including skin. Scratching or touching your face with Super Glue-stained fingers causes the glue to smear onto your skin. Fast curing adhesives in the glue cause it to rapidly bond to skin. Super Glue, like all glues, becomes harder to remove from skin with passing time. If possible, address the glue while it is still fresh, before it dries. Fortunately, basic products can get both fresh and old Super Glue off your head.
- Skill level:
- Easy
Instructions
Things you need
- 2 drops liquid hand soap
- Spoon
- Bowl or container
- Washcloth
- Petroleum jelly
- Cotton swab
- Acetone
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1
Start with a mild solution of soapy water before using harsher products. Thoroughly combine two drops of liquid hand soap with one cup of clean, warm water in a bowl or container.
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2
Moisten a washcloth in the warm, soapy water. Gently rub the sudsy washcloth over the sticky skin to remove the Super Glue.
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3
Rinse the skin thoroughly with fresh water.
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4
Examine the skin for lingering Super Glue. If the soapy water was unsuccessful, rub petroleum jelly liberally into the Super Glue for three minutes.
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5
Rinse the skin thoroughly with fresh water.
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6
Inspect your face for stubborn Super Glue residue. If any Super Glue still remains adhered to your skin, proceed to the last resort -- acetone. Dip a cotton swab in acetone and gently roll the moist swab over the Super Glue.
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7
Flush the skin thoroughly with fresh water.
Tips and warnings
- Substitute face or hand lotion for petroleum jelly.
- Loosen glued lips with warm water and your saliva.
- Have a professional medical physician remove Super Glue from eyes.
- Spot-test all products on your skin to prevent allergic reactions.
- Never apply acetone to your lips or eyes.
- Never try to harshly force apart glued eyes or lips.
