How to Remove Tar from Skin?

Tar can be abundant on certain beaches. There is nothing more frustrating than tracking tar into the house. Tar is a substance that can be sticky and impossible to remove. With a few simple household items and the tar on the skin shall never be a problem again.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cotton Balls
• Baby Oil
• Rubbing Alcohol

1. 

   Place baby oil on the cotton ball and rub in the effected area. Change out new cotton balls as needed.

2. Repeat as necessary

3. 

   Once the tar is removed, place rubbing alcohol on the cotton ball to remove the baby oil from the skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not apply rubbing alcohol to any open wounds.

[darla3]

on 3/28/2009 cooking oil works FABULOUS!!! I used it on the paws of all 3 of my dogs after a trip to the beach.

[sardhar]

on 6/19/2007 Apply cooking oil to it. It will disolve the tar and then wipe
it with a paper towel.