Getting tape off skin

[Whitestorm]

**UPDATE - I finally got it off using olive oil. That tape is horrible )':

I recently had a minor surgery, and the nurses covered it with gauze and taped it on using this pink kind of tape that is VERY sticky. I am trying to get it off now but it is pulling the hairs on my side as well as the skin, and it hurts to much to continue trying to pull it off. Does anyone have any suggestions on getting the tape off without it pulling? Please do not suggest that I rip it off quickly, I am not doing that >.>

~Whitestorm

 

[cluck_cluck_chicken]

Ahh. MythBusters have found pouring vodka over it makes it easier to remove. Try rubbing it with something oily, leaving it to sit for about 5 minute and it should loosen its grip.

 

[Whitestorm]

I'm not quite sure that will work, the tape has a kind of plastic texture to it and it might be waterproof o_e

I was able to peel up one corner a bit, I could try rubbing olive oil under it. But first I'll try water

 

[ilovekuchipa555]

I hate it when that happens! I just pull it off quickly. But it hurts like crazy!

 

[bratztroxg]

As a spaz who sometimes sticks Sellotape on my arms for no apparent reason, I am with you that it is painful. Just try peeling it off slowly but putting something greasy like oil or butter on it each time. It should help. :]

 

[melga9]

LOL! Been there done that!

Uck *shudders*