How to remove band aid adhesive?

How to Remove Bandage Adhesive from Skin Three Methods: Using Easy Household Remedies Using Common Skin Care Products Using Chemical Products Community Q&A Tearing off a sticky bandage can be painful, and dealing with with the irritating nuisance of leftover adhesive only adds to the headache. read more

Lather up mild soap and water and apply it to the residue with your fingertips. Gently rub the lather over the residue by moving your fingers in circles for about a minute. Resaturate the washcloth with warm water and gently wipe away the soap. Usually, this will get rid of most remaining band-aid adhesive. read more

Remove the bandage. Proper removal can help reduce adhesive residue left behind on skin. Rub a little bit oil, such as baby oil, olive oil or vegetable oil, around the edges of the bandage prior to removal. Another method to reduce adhesive residue is to use a hair dryer to warm the area before removing the Band-Aid. read more