Packing Tape and Exfoliating

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Yes, packing tape. That clear stuff you find on big rolls. It works for me and it works really well. Just used it this morning matter of fact. I just cleansed my face and let it dry. Then lightly pat down the tape where I had some post-retin-a peeling. Of course stay away from the eye area and avoid the lips. It works and its fast! I can't say that about my glycolic although I still use it at night. I just started using the Retin-a so the peeling will eventually subside. But until then...tape on...lol!

Anyone one else use the "tape method"?

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@SilleeMee No never thought of this, but, hmmmm.... might just give it a try today!

Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

I would suggest you check what the ingredients are with sticky packing tape.

I wouldn't use this on my skin.

here it is.

a film of cellulose (a man-made textile fiber produced from plant matter) provides the backing for adherends made from chemically treated petroleum byproducts that create the tape's stickiness.

software · ‎06-08-2016

I'll confess.

You know those products for "rough & bumpy" skin?

I use it on my face

It's an exfoliator.

My skin is like a baby's bum.

@SilleeMee

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
I would suggest you check what the ingrediants are with sticky packing tape.

I wouldn't use this on my skin.

here it is.

a film of cellulose (a man-made textile fiber produced from plant matter) provides the backing for adherends made from chemically treated petroleum byproducts that create the tape's stickiness.

I'm not really worried about this because the tape doesn't stay on my skin for very long. It's quickly done.

Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

@SilleeMee

It leaves a residue so those chemicals do stay on your skin.

That's just my opinion but I wouldn't advertise it. Wouldn't you think with the billion dollar beauty industry looming that 3M wouldn't of joined in and said hey use our packing tape on your face?

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@SilleeMee

It leaves a residue so those chemicals do stay on your skin.

That's just my opinion but I wouldn't advertise it. Wouldn't you think with the billion dollar beauty industry looming that 3M wouldn't of joined in and said hey use our packing tape on your face?

Yes, I can see that it could leave residue. @Mistreatedbycs But I think any kind of adhesive tape, including first-aid type, has chemicals in it. Pick your poison, like they say.

I've seen far worse ingredients in some skincare products.

Nomorebirthdays · ‎06-10-2015

@SilleeMee. Did you notice if it removes peach fuzz?

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

Sorry but no. I have no interest in trying this. Have you ever smelled packing tape? yikes. I will stick with my muslin cloth- gentle, cheap, safe and does the job.