What is the black stuff on the bottom of your feet after swimming in the ocean?

Question

And how do you take it off?? It seems as if regualr soap will not take it off.

Answer 1

It is tar, and to take it off, use baby powder and rub it on wherever the tar is. It will come off easily. But soap and water won't work

Answer 2

Its tar.

Answer 3

It is tar, and to take it off, use baby powder and rub it on wherever the tar is. It will come off easily. But soap and water won't work. :)