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How to Remove Tar From Skin

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In some areas, going to the beach may expose you to some unseemly stuff, such as tar, that washes up on the beach. But don't be alarmed; with a little patience, you can get rid of tar with ease.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Allow the tar to dry and harden

  2. Step 2

    Peel it gently from your skin. If the tar will not peel away, place some ice cubes in a plastic bag and apply the bag to the tar. The tar should then harden enough to be peeled or chipped away.

  3. Step 3

    Wash the affected area with a mild abrasive soap, such as Lava, to remove the remaining stain.

  4. Step 4

    Apply an exfoliating scrub to the area, if stain persists.

  5. Step 5

    Rinse in warm water.

  6. Step 6

    Pat dry with a towel.

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merken said

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on 7/8/2009 this is funny... for some reason... i find there is more tar on beaches close to where huge (diesel-fueled) ships dock and excavate thousands of little fish... hmmm

kriskris said

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on 6/22/2009 We used olive oil to remove tar that my son had all over his knees and legs down to the bottom of his feet. We used a toothbrush covered in olive oil to remove the tar from the bottom of his feet.

Great idea alohakgonz!! Thanks for the information!!

samsavmom said

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on 5/29/2009 I grew up in Satellite Beach, Florida, during the 1960's. We would go home and remove the tar with turpentine and a rag. Next, using the outside hose and a bar of soap, wash all the turpentine off.

schnargy said

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on 5/24/2009 "GOO GONE" works like a charm. Kind of amazing, actually.

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on 1/3/2008 i was racing on my roller blades a year back and feel like never before. i was sent to the hospital overnight and luckly got out with a few road rashes. now that im fully heald up i still have a black mark on my face from the hardest scrape against the road. i tried using vitamin e oil but that just made my skin break out around the scar. anyone know of any other procedurs i can prepare to remove whats left of the pavement?

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