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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: petuniaclark on November 14, 2021, 12:41:01 PM

Title: removing patch residue!
Post by: petuniaclark on November 14, 2021, 12:41:01 PM
Hello. I have no issue at all with the patches themselves, but when I replace them I am left with grey marks - the outline of where the patches were - like you'd get with plasters I guess?  Any ideas how to remove this ? Thank goodness its winter as it looks horrific  ;D ;D Thanks all
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Daydream on November 14, 2021, 12:47:24 PM
I use a facial exfoliate pad with soap then towel dry xx
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Itwillpass on November 14, 2021, 01:59:35 PM
Baby oil on a cotton pad, comes off a treat & smells lovely  😊
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2021, 03:48:25 PM
Blue tack rubbed over gently ? 
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Taz2 on November 14, 2021, 06:52:11 PM
I use a tiny amount of nail polish remover.

Taz x :)
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Salad on November 14, 2021, 08:18:59 PM
I’m a bit like Taz - I use nail varnish remover pads.  :)
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Ambergirl on November 14, 2021, 08:19:36 PM
Ha, I had this issue but read about using baby oil and it works really well. I had a slight rash because I didn't fully remove the grey line a couple of weeks back. Lesson learned. A dollop on a reusable bamboo pad is my go-to :)
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Daydream on November 14, 2021, 09:17:44 PM
I’m a bit like Taz - I use nail varnish remover pads.  :)
Ooooh nail varnish remover on the skin!!!!. I would definitely not recommend 🥺
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Florrie2 on November 14, 2021, 09:51:25 PM
I use cold wax strips for my ‘moustache’. They come with cleaning wipes which are perfect for removing the patch residue.
Title: Re: removing patch residue!
Post by: Taz2 on November 16, 2021, 11:52:27 AM
I’m a bit like Taz - I use nail varnish remover pads.  :)
Ooooh nail varnish remover on the skin!!!!. I would definitely not recommend 🥺

It's worked for me over the past fourteen years - it's such a tiny amount. I've got a really sensitive skin too so I must admit I was surprised. Think I read about it first on hystersisters. There is always the adhesive remover wipes from amazon too which may work.