Although products exist made specifically to remove ink and other stains on your skin, natural remedies that use ingredients you already might have in your home also can help remove ink stains. These remedies have not been approved by the FDA for this particular purpose, however, so consult your doctor if you are unsure about allergic reactions.
Baby Oil and Castor Oil
According to Jethro Kloss, author of "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939," a mixture of baby oil and castor oil can be wiped onto the skin to help remove various types of ink. To make the oil mixture, combine one part baby oil with one part castor oil, and stir to combine. Place a few clean cotton pads with the mixture on your skin for 30 seconds, and wipe the cotton pads on the affected area. Depending upon the mark, you might need to repeat this process a few times. After removing the ink stain, rinse your skin with lukewarm water and wash with a gentle cleanser before applying a gentle moisturizer.
Orange Essential Oil and Jojoba Oil
According to Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy," orange essential oil and jojoba oil can be combined and used to help get rid of ink stains from permanent markers and pens. To make this mixture, combine ½ tsp. orange essential oil with 3 tsp. jojoba oil in a small container, and shake or stir to combine. Pour a small amount of the mixture onto a clean cotton ball or pad, and rub the oil onto the skin for 30 seconds. Depending on the severity of the stain, you might need to repeat this treatment to totally remove the ink. Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser, and apply moisturizer after using this treatment, as orange essential oil can dry your skin. Unused portions of this mixture should be kept in a dark cabinet for no more than 60 days.
Isopropyl Alcohol and Distilled Water
According to Kloss, isopropyl alcohol and distilled water can be combined to remove ink stains from your skin. To make this mixture, combine three parts isopropyl alcohol with one part distilled water in a clean bottle, and shake to combine. Pour some of the mixture onto a clean sponge, and wipe the area to remove the ink stain. Rinse your skin with cool water, and apply a gentle moisturizer after using this treatment. Unused portions of this mixture can be stored in the medicine cabinet or cupboard for up to 30 days.
References
- "Back to Eden: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods, and Home Remedies Since 1939"; Jethro Kloss; 2004
- "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy"; Ann Worwood; 1991
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