New-Skin Liquid Bandage

New-Skin liquid bandage covers cuts, scrapes, and cracked skin the way a fabric bandage can't — it dries to a tough, transparent film that seals the wound, flexes with your fingers and knuckles, and stays put through handwashing and showers. For minor injuries on hands, feet, and other spots where a stick-on bandage peels away within an hour, this is the practical answer.

The original New-Skin formula uses 0.2% benzethonium chloride as an antiseptic to help guard against infection, and it's available in both a small 0.3 oz. brush-cap bottle for spot application and a 1 oz. size — including a spray bottle that reaches awkward areas without touching the wound. Once it dries, the seal is waterproof and breathable, so you can keep working, washing dishes, or exercising.

A common question: does it sting? The original formula contains alcohol, so applying it to an open cut typically causes a brief sting as it dries. If that's a concern, the New-Skin Botanicals version delivers gentle, sting-free waterproof protection, and the Sensitive Skin formula is hypoallergenic — both good picks for kids or anyone with reactive skin. Apply to a clean, dry wound, let it fully dry, and reapply as it wears off; a single small bottle covers many applications.

Liquid bandage is especially useful for hangnails, minor split skin around fingertips, and small cuts on joints that bend constantly. To round out your first-aid and skin-care supplies, browse related options in Bath, Skin & Hair Care and 2nd Skin dressings.