How Do You Get Super Glue Off Your Skin Without Acetone?
Super glue is a powerful adhesive, and one that can be tough to get off once it sticks to your hands or other parts of your body.
While acetone can help you get super glue off, it can irritate your skin and make it dry or crack. Here are a few ways to remove the glue from your skin without using acetone.
- Wash with soap and water: Wash it off with hand or dish soap and warm water. It will be easiest to lather up before the glue dries and hardens, at which point it gets more difficult to remove.
- Use an oily product: Rub an oily product onto the area, such as petroleum jelly, mineral or vegetable oil, or a moisturizing lotion. The fatty base in these products breaks down the adhesive bonds. After rubbing it into your skin, try gently pulling the glue off.
What to keep in mind when removing super glue
Removing super glue can be frustrating, but here is what not to do:
- Do not pick at your skin forcefully.
- Do not use sharp objects, such as nails or knives.
- Do not scrub your skin with scrubbers, pumice stones, or other harsh abrasives, as these items can irritate your skin.
If you develop a crack in your skin while trying to remove the super glue, follow these steps:
- Wash the injured skin with mild soap and water
- Apply petroleum jelly to the injury
- Cover the injury with a bandage
- Do not apply any other cream or chemical-based product on the injury
If the skin becomes red, swollen, or bleeds, contact your doctor.
Is super glue harmful to your skin?
Super glue is typically harmless if it gets on your skin. However, some people may be allergic to it and develop a skin condition called contact dermatitis, which causes a rash that may or may not be itchy.
If the super glue does not come off no matter what you try, wait for a few days. With time, the glue will come off with the natural skin turnover process.
When using super glue, keep it away from cotton clothing, tissues, and materials that can result in potential chemical reactions or skin burns. To treat a burn, wash the area with water. Apply an antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing. If the burn covers a large area of skin or is severe, see a doctor.
If super glue gets into your nose, eyes, or mouth, contact the nearest poison center.