1. Wash your face make sure that it is free of any creams and lotions, 2. Dry Hands then open packet and peel the strips off from the plastic liner, use opened packet promptly, 3. Thoroughly wet your nose with water if nose is not wet enough the strips may not stick and may not be effective, 4. Apply the strip to moistened nose area with the shiny side facing your skin, 5. Let the strip dry for 10 to 15 minutes, The strip should feel stiff as it does, Depending on humidity, climate or perspiration leave or shorter, 6. After the strip is dried slowly and carefully peel off strip starting at edges pulling towards centre if there are any residue, rinse off with water.