The Elmer's Glue Facial Review

When you see a bottle of Elmer's School Glue, you probably think macaroni necklaces and cotton ball snowmen, right? Well think again! 
Elmer's isn't just for crafts and eating anymore. It is now a beauty product. Yup... you read that right. A beauty product. Ever heard of the glue facial? No? Well I did. I read about it numerous times and couldn't help but wonder how the first person discovered it. Did you fall asleep, face first, into your third grader's art project? Were you enjoying a mid afternoon glue snack and dribbled onto your chin, only to realize later that your chin looked 10 years younger? We'll probably never know the answer to that one, but after hearing about this for the umpteenth time, I needed to know the answer to one major question. Does it work? And the answer is.... (drum roll, please) ... YES! 
I know, I know... I couldn't believe it either, but amazingly enough, it truly does work. 
How, you ask? Let me explain...
Have you ever used those pore strips that pull out blackheads and funk when you peel them off? This works in much the same way. You brush on a thin layer of glue to the areas you want peeled. (Start with a clean face.) I suggest staying away from eyes and hairline, and I'll explain why in a second. Once you've covered the areas, allow the glue to dry completely. This takes about 15-20 minutes or so. You'll know when it's dry. Once it dries, grab an edge and start peeling. This part is like a bad alien movie. If you have small children, you may not want to do this part in front of them. You know... nightmares and all. You'll look like you are peeling off your face, and in some areas, it'll feel like that's what you're doing, as well. This is where the avoid eyes and hairline tip comes into play. It pulls. Hard. (That is how it cleans your pores.) If there are areas that are too sensitive to peel, don't fret. It is washable glue, so you can clean them off once you are finished. 
Once you have peeled as much off as you can tolerate, (and have of course, closely examined the dried glue for all the nasty bits) give your face a good wash to remove the excess glue. Pat dry. 
I opted to go over my face with Witch Hazel afterwards, but this is purely preference. If you have a good astringent that you use, go ahead. If not, no worries. I do suggest a good moisturizer after though, since this will remove some of your natural skin oils, and may dry you out. 
If you have sensitive or allergy prone skin, try it out on a small area first. I have uber sensitive skin, and so far, I haven't had a problem. Your skin will appear slightly pinkish after, but that is due to the peeling, and perfectly normal. 
I honestly didn't have high hopes for this, but being a frugal gal who loves a good skin treatment, I had to try it. I must say I am pleasantly surprised, and will definitely be doing this again. My skin looks and feels great and I can absolutely see a difference. Give it a try and see what you think!