How to Take off Nail Polish on Skin
Get a bottle of acetone or nail polish remover., Choose something to apply the acetone or nail polish remover with., Consider putting on some latex gloves., Dampen the cotton ball or towel with the acetone or nail polish remover., Rub the affected...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a bottle of acetone or nail polish remover.
Keep in mind that these products can be very drying and harsh on the skin.
They are not recommended for small children or for those who have very sensitive skin.
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Non-acetone nail polish remover can work, but it is not as powerful as acetone and will require more work.If you want to remove nail polish from around your nails, click here. -
Step 2: Choose something to apply the acetone or nail polish remover with.
For small areas, a cotton ball would work just fine.
A towel will work better on larger areas, such as hands, arms, and feet.
If you just did your nails, consider using a Q-tip; you can hold the Q-tip by one end, and use the other end to buff the polish away. , If you just did your nails, any acetone or nail polish remover will destroy your hard work.
If you can't find a Q-tip, it might be a good idea to put on a pair of latex or plastic glove to protect your pretty, painted nails. , You want the cotton ball or towel to be wet, but not soaking or dripping.
If necessary, squeeze out the excess moisture with your fingers.
If you are using a Q-tip, dip it into the acetone or nail polish remover.
Wipe off any excess on the rim of the bottle. , If needed, re-soak the cotton ball or towel.
Eventually, the nail polish will come off. , If you have sensitive skin, you may also want to treat the area with some hand cream or lotion.
This will help prevent any dryness. -
Step 3: Consider putting on some latex gloves.
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Step 4: Dampen the cotton ball or towel with the acetone or nail polish remover.
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Step 5: Rub the affected area until the polish comes off.
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Step 6: Rinse your skin with soap and water.
Detailed Guide
Keep in mind that these products can be very drying and harsh on the skin.
They are not recommended for small children or for those who have very sensitive skin.
If this happened to you, click here.
Non-acetone nail polish remover can work, but it is not as powerful as acetone and will require more work.If you want to remove nail polish from around your nails, click here.
For small areas, a cotton ball would work just fine.
A towel will work better on larger areas, such as hands, arms, and feet.
If you just did your nails, consider using a Q-tip; you can hold the Q-tip by one end, and use the other end to buff the polish away. , If you just did your nails, any acetone or nail polish remover will destroy your hard work.
If you can't find a Q-tip, it might be a good idea to put on a pair of latex or plastic glove to protect your pretty, painted nails. , You want the cotton ball or towel to be wet, but not soaking or dripping.
If necessary, squeeze out the excess moisture with your fingers.
If you are using a Q-tip, dip it into the acetone or nail polish remover.
Wipe off any excess on the rim of the bottle. , If needed, re-soak the cotton ball or towel.
Eventually, the nail polish will come off. , If you have sensitive skin, you may also want to treat the area with some hand cream or lotion.
This will help prevent any dryness.
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