Remember those temporary tattoos that were all the rage on playgrounds? The thrill of sporting a Spider-Man design on your skin, courtesy of those candy stick packets, was unbeatable. But the dreaded scrubbing to remove them was a less-than-fun experience. Turns out, we’ve been doing it wrong all along. A TikTok video by @lexiesimmonss has gone viral, showcasing a remarkably simple way to remove these adhesive skins without any harsh scrubbing.
In the video, @lexiesimmonss presents an arm with a temporary tattoo on the back of her hand. Her partner then demonstrates the technique, using a strip of sticky tape. He firmly applies it over the tattoo, pressing down decisively before peeling it off. The tattoo comes off cleanly, leaving no residue.
Lexie, visibly surprised, admits she had no idea about this trick. She even suggests that kids could preserve their favorite tattoos using this method. Countless viewers in the comments section echoed her amazement, with many expressing disbelief and sharing their own painful past experiences of scrubbing their skin raw.
The simplicity and effectiveness of this technique have made it a sensation online, proving that sometimes the most straightforward solutions are the best. So next time you’re faced with a temporary tattoo, ditch the scrub and grab some tape – your skin will thank you.
