How to remove permanent marker from skin

Video: How To Remove Permanent Marker From Skin Fast !

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Method 2 of 3: Applying oils and creams
Method 3 of 3: Other Methods to Remove Permanent Marker Traces
Tips
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1 Spray hairspray on the stained skin. Alcohol-based hairspray is great for removing permanent marker marks from your skin. Move to a well-ventilated area and spray the varnish on your skin to completely cover the stain with spray can. Use your fingertips or a cloth to rub the varnish into the stain. When the bulk of the ink has dissolved, wash the skin with a little soap and water, and then wipe it dry.

2 Wash your skin with hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers contain a high concentration of alcohol, which successfully dissolves and erases permanent marker stains. Squeeze some disinfectant into the palm of your hand, then rub it in a circular motion into the area of your skin. In just 15-30 seconds, the marker will slowly mix with the disinfectant and dissolve. Rinse your skin with warm water. Repeat the procedure until you have completely erased the ink from the marker.

3 Wipe off the marker with insect repellent. Similar to hand sanitizers, insect repellents contain isopropyl alcohol, which dissolves permanent ink. Spray a generous amount of repellent on the marker stain and use your finger or paper towel to rub it into your skin. Continue to spray and rub the repellent into the skin until the marker is completely wiped off, then wash the skin with soap and water.

4 Use rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) will reliably remove permanent marker marks from your skin. Just drip some rubbing alcohol directly onto the stain, or use a rag, then rub the rubbing alcohol into the ink with a rag or your fingertips. The mark should fade quickly enough. Continue scrubbing the stain until you've completely wiped off the ink. At the end of the procedure, wash your skin with warm water and a little soap and then pat dry.

Use a rag or old towel that you don't mind getting dirty, as the permanent marker will stain the fabric.

Method 2 of 3: Applying oils and creams

1 Wipe off the stain with coconut oil. Before using coconut oil, wash your skin with warm water and a little soap and pat dry. Dab some coconut oil with your hands on the skin stained with the marker. Rub the oil into the stain with your fingers or a paper towel until the marker marks are completely gone.
2 Use a little sunscreen. Cover the highlighter stain with a thick layer of sunscreen, then rub it into the skin using circular motions with your fingertips. Continue adding and rubbing in until the marker ink dissolves. Rinse off any residual sunscreen and ink with warm water.
- Permanent marker stains can be removed with both creamy and spray-on sunscreens.
3 Rub baby oil or baby lotion into the stain. Baby oil and baby lotion are mild yet powerful enough cleansers to effectively remove permanent marker marks. To use them, apply oil or lotion to a paper towel, then blot and rub the marker stain with it. Then wash your skin with warm water to remove any residual ink and excess oil or lotion.
4 Use shaving cream. To use shaving cream, apply generously to stained skin. Then use your fingers or a paper towel to rub the shaving cream into the stain. Add more cream if necessary. Continue rubbing in the cream until you've wiped the ink off your skin, and then wash it off with warm water.

Method 3 of 3: Other Methods to Remove Permanent Marker Traces

1 Wipe off the marks from the marker with baby wipes. To remove permanent marker stains from the skin with baby wet wipes, simply grab a tissue and rub it over the skin until the ink dissolves, then rinse the area with warm water. Try to use baby wipes rather than household cleaning wipes, as these will be more gentle on your skin.
2 Use makeup remover or wipes. To use liquid makeup remover, apply a small amount to a paper towel or tissue and then rub the stained skin. If you have used makeup remover wipes, simply rub and use them to remove the highlighter stain.
3 Wipe off the stain with white, creamy toothpaste. To erase permanent marker marks from your skin with toothpaste, you need to use a white creamy paste, as gel-type toothpaste will not work as well. Turn on warm water and dampen the stained skin, then apply a thick layer of toothpaste to it. Leave the paste on for 1-2 minutes, then rub it into the skin with your fingertips or a cloth. Rub the stain until the ink dissolves, then rinse off the toothpaste with lukewarm water.
4 Treat the marker stain with butter. Take some butter and brush it on the skin stained with marker. Leave the oil on for 2-3 minutes and then rub it into the skin with a cloth. Continue rubbing the stain until the ink is completely dissolved, and then wash off any residual oil and ink with hot water and soap.
5 Use nail polish remover or acetone. Although not technically a skin product, nail polish remover and acetone can be used to safely remove permanent marker from the skin. Unfortunately, nail polish remover evaporates very quickly, so it may need to be applied to the stain many times. Dampen a cotton ball or cloth with a little nail polish remover or acetone and rub the stained skin. Continue adding the product and rubbing the stain until it disappears. Then rinse your skin with warm water and pat dry.

Tips

Always try to remove traces of permanent marker with skin-friendly products first before moving on to other household products.
Be sure to use a moisturizer after using the methods listed in this article, as some of them can dry out your skin.