How to wash a felt-tip pen from a child’s skin?





When there are young children in the house who like to draw, the question often arises of how to remove certain traces of art from the skin of a child. The most persistent stains come from felt-tip pens or markers, and it seems that you won’t be able to wash them, and you need to take your young artist to your birthday, or take a walk, but you never know where to go with your child. But do not despair, there is always a way out, we will tell you how to wash a felt-tip pen from a child’s skin. There are many ways to remove marker marks from the skin, but not all are suitable for the delicate skin of children. Let's start with the safest ones.

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The safest ways

In any situation, you need to act consistently and carefully. If one method did not help, then we wait for some time and try another.

Important! You can not mix components from different means, even if it seems safe for you.

First, you need to try to remove the traces with the simplest means:

• If the traces are fresh, then you can try to wipe them with soap and warm water. You can use any, the main thing - so that the child does not have an allergy to him. If you wipe with liquid soap, it is better to apply it on the stains and rub with a washcloth, if the soap is hard, then you can rub the marks with a bar. If the traces do not immediately wash off, then you need to wait half an hour and then make another attempt.
• A greasy cream will help you wash off the marks from the felt-tip pen, just do not take a moisturizer. A sunscreen composition is also suitable. We apply the cream on the blurred area of ​​the skin, wait 5-10 minutes, then wash off the residues with water and soap or wipe with a damp cloth. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.

Important! Whatever tool you use, first you need to thoroughly wash the problem area with warm water and soap. This removes protective fat from the skin and increases the effectiveness of any method. After the procedures, it is necessary to lubricate the treated area with baby cream.

• If the baby has dirty his face, then the best option for removing stains is milk for removing makeup. We take a cotton pad, moisten it with milk and wipe the traces. The remains of milk can be cleaned with a clean cloth.

Important! It is advisable to wash the child only after half an hour. This will wash away any paint residue. This method is suitable for removing traces of felt-tip pens, a marker or a ballpoint pen.

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Persistent stain removal methods

If gentle methods did not help, how can you wash the marker off the skin? Try the following options.

Antiseptic

It must be applied directly to the marks of a marker or felt-tip pen and rubbed with a soft cloth for a minute. After that, rinse the skin with warm water.

Salt

First, the soiled area of ​​the skin is soaked for 10 minutes. After that, apply very fine salt to wet skin, gently rub it. The procedure can be repeated up to three times.

Important! This method is not suitable for washing off spots on the face, there the skin is very delicate - this can cause irritation.

Alcohol

Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, wipe the marks. After a few minutes, the spots should lighten or completely disappear. Do not rub anything!

Nail polish remover

It contains a small amount of isopropyl alcohol and acetone, which dissolve dirt from markers and felt-tip pens. Soak a cotton swab with liquid, wipe the stained area.If the traces have not immediately left, you can leave the swab for a few minutes, so that the product begins to act.

Important! This is a very aggressive remedy, so it is better to take the liquid that does not have acetone. On the skin of a very small child under 5 years of age, you should not use such a tool at all. In any case, for the person this tool is strictly forbidden to use.

Polish for hair

You can use any product containing alcohol, including hair spray. Spray the varnish onto the affected area of ​​the skin and wipe with a piece of cotton or a cotton swab. After processing, the skin needs to be washed, since varnishes are usually sticky.

Important! Do not use hair styling varnish to wash off spots on the face, in order to avoid contact with eyes.

Baby oil or petroleum jelly

This is a safe means, they will not damage the skin of your baby. It is necessary to apply a little Vaseline or oil, leave on the skin for several minutes. Then wipe it off with a wet cloth. The procedure can be repeated until the dirt is completely wiped off.

Shaving gel

You can use shaving cream, just apply it on the skin and leave for a while, then rinse with water.

Baking soda

You can make a soda scrub. Mix soda with a little water until gruel forms. This paste should be rubbed into a soiled area of ​​the skin. Then rinse with warm water. A similar scrub can be made from salt.

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Unusual methods to remove traces

There are completely non-standard approaches, how to remove a felt-tip pen from the skin. Despite the fact that they are rarely used, they have proven themselves well.

Coconut or Butter

We take a piece of oil and rub it with dirty areas of the skin. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water and soap. You can lightly rub with a soft washcloth.

Insect spray

We put on the painted area of ​​the skin and wipe the marks from the marker with a cotton pad, then wash off with soap and warm water.

Wet wipes

You can use antiseptic, hygienic or makeup napkins.

Important! Do not rub for a very long time, then be sure to rinse the cleaned area with water.

Toothpaste

We moisten the problem area with water, and then apply white toothpaste without additives. After a few minutes, you can rub with a washcloth and rinse with warm water.

Banana peel

The effectiveness of this method has not been proven, but there will be no harm from it. You need to rub the stained area with the skin of a ripe banana. You need to rub the inside of the peel. Then rinse with water.

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A bit about different markers

The effectiveness of the methods depends, first of all, on the basis on which the marker is made:

• The traces of a water-based marker are easiest to wash off. Fresh marks are easy to wash off with just warm soapy water. In this case, a rich cream, milk for makeup remover, and also an antiseptic will help well.
• Traces of alcohol-based markers are best washed off with alcohol-based products.
• If there are stains on the skin from a marker on a greasy basis, then various oils, for example, coconut or cream, will come to your aid, and greasy or sunscreen will do.
• The most persistent stains are obtained from markers or markers on a paint and varnish basis. It is better for kids not to give them at all. But in such cases, you can use nail polish removers, which include acetone.

Important! Be careful when using these products, as the skin of babies is very delicate and sensitive, and you can harm their health.

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Useful Tips:

• It is better to use natural means than chemical ones.
• If the child is allergic, then you need to consult a dermatologist.
• If you are afraid to use chemicals, and do not know what else you can wash a felt-tip pen from with your skin, then just give your child a bath with foam. He will enjoy, and there, you look, and the spots will go away.
• Using any of the above methods, do not rub the skin hard, as irritation may occur.
• If there is such an opportunity, just leave it as it is - in a few days the tracks will go away on their own.

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Stock footage

Now you know how to wash a felt-tip pen from a child’s skin, and so that you don’t have to bother with such problems anymore, just take part in the process of drawing the baby. By doing this you will make him pleasant, paying attention, and you will bring a lot of pleasure to yourself.