When we dye our hair, sometimes we don't do it as neatly and neatly as we think we can. That is when you have an ugly and embarrassing stain of hair dye on your face. Fortunately, there are many ways to remove these stains using simple household items. If one of these methods doesn't work for your stain, switch to another!
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Method 1 of 5: Using Toothpaste
Step 1. Buy toothpaste to remove the hair dye stains
Any non-gel toothpaste is usually effective at removing these stains, because the toothpaste is abrasive (abrades), but choose a toothpaste that contains baking soda. Toothpastes containing baking soda tend to be more abrasive, and baking soda is effective at removing stains.
Step 2. Apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the stained skin area
You can rub it in with your fingers if you don't mind getting a little messy; but otherwise, use a cotton ball.
The toothpaste should not be too thick - it's best to apply a thin layer
Step 3. Rub the toothpaste on your skin
Some sources suggest using a toothbrush to rub toothpaste on your skin. However, this method can cause skin irritation. Therefore, don't do that! Instead, use your fingers or a cotton ball to gently massage the toothpaste on the stained area, in a circular motion.
- Be careful not to scrub your skin too aggressively, as this can irritate your skin.
- Take a break or stop this process if your skin starts to burn or itch.
Step 4. Rinse your face from the remaining toothpaste using warm water
Use facial cleansing products to make sure your face is really clean.
If the stain isn't completely gone, repeat this process as many times as needed
Method 2 of 5: Using Petroleum Gel
Step 1. Rub a thin layer of petroleum gel on the stained area
Using your fingers, massage your skin in circular motions, to expose the gel to the blemishes. Continue this process until the blemishes start to lift off your skin.
- The advantage of using petroleum gel and your fingers is that there is less risk of skin irritation from abrasive rubbing!
- The downside is that when the stain starts to lift, everything can get dirty. Be careful that the stain doesn't hit anything as it starts to lift off your skin.
Step 2. Consider using a cotton ball instead of your fingers, to minimize mess
The paint stains can easily transfer to your fingers, and from your fingers to anything you touch. Using a cotton ball will minimize the mess, but be careful not to irritate your skin when rubbing it.
Step 3. Wipe off the gel and paint with a damp washcloth
You'll see the stain start to fall off and mix with the gel, but you might have a hard time seeing if the stain is completely gone. If you still have a few blemishes on your skin after the gel has been wiped off, you have two options:
- Reapply the gel on the stain and repeat the above process as many times as needed
- Move on to the next step
Step 4. Reapply the petroleum gel on the stained area
Do the same procedure as the first step above, but apply it thicker than the previous one. This time, let the gel soak into your skin for a few hours.
Do your activities at home regardless of applying the gel on the stained skin. Do your homework, cook dinner, or read a book - whatever you want to do
Step 5. Wipe off the gel with a damp washcloth after a few hours
Rub gently in a circular motion as you clean the gel. Again, wash your face with warm water and a clean washcloth to remove any remaining gel on the skin.
Method 3 of 5: Using Baby Oil
Step 1. Rub a generous amount of baby oil on the stained area
You can use your fingers, pads or cotton balls, washcloths - it's your choice.
Don't apply so much baby oil that it drips off your face
Step 2. Allow the baby oil to soak into the skin and blemishes for at least 8 hours
If you do it in the morning, go about your daily activities at home as usual, or head out with oil and blemishes on your face if you're confident enough! If you do it at night, you can sleep while the baby oil soaks into the affected skin.
Cover the stained area with gauze or cotton balls and athletic tape to make sure baby oil and paint stains don't get on your pillows and sheets while you sleep
Step 3. Rinse off the oil and remaining stains with warm water and a gentle facial cleanser after 8 hours
Use your hands or a washcloth to gently scrub the stain until it's gone.
Method 4 of 5: Using Baking Soda and Dishwashing Liquid
Step 1. Combine equal parts baking soda and dishwashing liquid in a bowl, then stir until well combined to form a soft paste
The recommended amount is 2 tsp for each ingredient. Actually, each ingredient itself is quite effective at removing hair dye stains. When combined, the mixture makes an almost perfect solution for removing stains.
To avoid skin irritation, choose a mild dish soap that doesn't have a lot of added fragrances or dyes
Step 2. Add lemon juice if you have any
This step is optional; Actually, lemon juice alone won't remove dye stains, but lemon juice can enhance the effects of both ingredients.
Step 3. Wet a washcloth with water, then dip it in the soap mixture you have made
The soap mixture cannot be removed in sufficient quantity with a dry washcloth, and this will make it more difficult for you to remove blemishes from your skin.
You can also use a cotton ball or your fingers, but washcloths work better for scrubbing off blemishes
Step 4. Apply the soap mixture on the stained skin using a washcloth
Rub the stain gently, to make sure you don't irritate the skin or make your skin red or painful. Depending on how much stain you have on your skin, this method may take some time, so be patient.
Re-wet your washcloth and dip it back into the dish soap and baking soda mixture if needed
Step 5. Wash your face with warm water when the blemishes are gone
Use a facial cleansing product to make sure your face is completely clean of the remnants of the ingredients you used to remove blemishes.
If the stain is not completely gone, repeat the above process as many times as needed
Step 6. Apply moisturizing cream on your face
Baking soda can make your skin very dry, so you need to increase the moisture in your skin after removing the dye stain.
Method 5 of 5: Using Cigarette Ash
Step 1. Find a trough full of cooled cigarette ashes
While this may look dirty, cigarette ash is actually a great way to remove hair dye stains from your skin.
- If you don't smoke, ask a friend who smokes if you can collect the ashes in a plastic bag to take home.
- If you don't know a smoker, try going to a local bar if you live in a town where people smoke in bars, or a coffee shop/restaurant where people smoke on the outside patio.
Step 2. Mix the ashes with warm water in a bowl
The mixture will be a runny, runny dough and smell bad. The dough can stain the carpet, so be careful when using it!
Step 3. Apply the mixture thinly on the stained area of your face
Use your fingers if you're not afraid the mixture will stain your fingers, or a cotton ball if you don't want to touch the mixture.
Let the mixture soak into the stain for about 15 minutes or so
Step 4. Wash your face with warm water to wash off the ash mixture
Use soap or facial cleanser to make sure your face is really clean. Hair dye stains on the skin will disappear along with the ash.
Step 5. Done
Tips
- Eliminate immediately! The longer you leave the stain on your skin, the harder it will be to remove the stain.
- To prevent the dye from staining your skin, first apply petroleum gel along your hairline. The gel will create a kind of protective layer on your skin and prevent the dye from staining it.
- Don't rub your face in an attempt to remove the stain. If your skin starts to irritate, take a break or try another, gentler method.
