If you’re unsure how much to use, start with two tablespoons and add more as needed.
Warm water works best. Warmer temperatures speed up the reactions that help break down glue at a chemical level. [2] X Research source For a particularly tough job, try adding lemon juice instead of water. The acid in the juice helps dissolve the glue.
After about a minute, rinse some of the salt off and see whether the glue seems to be coming off. If the glue has all washed away, you’re already done! However, it will usually take a few more applications before you make significant progress.
Even if the glue doesn’t come off right away, don’t worry — it will eventually fall off on its own. The natural oils in your hands will loosen the glue over time and it will fall off through your normal daily actions. It’s rare for super glue to stick to the skin for more than about two days.
Note, however, that oils aren’t always a wise idea. If you have naturally oily skin already, adding extra oil may cause blemishes, for instance.
Acetone is found in most (but not all) nail polish removers. Check the ingredients label on a bottle of nail polish remover before using it — non-acetone products may not work as well.
Rinse well with water when you’re done. Leftover soapy residue on your hands can make its way into your next meal if you don’t wash your hands. While this is unlikely to be dangerous, it can make you sick.
Best of all, since the only ingredients are salt and water (or oil), this DIY exfoliating scrub stores well. Just keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and the paste should keep for months.
