- The safest ways
- The methods for removing persistent stains
- Unusual methods for removing traces
- A bit about different markers
- Useful advices:
When there are small children in the house who love to paint, the question often arises of how to remove certain traces of artfrom the baby's skin. The most persistent stains come from markers or markers, and it seems that you will not be able to wash them, but you need to lead your young artist for a birthday, or go for a walk, but there is little you can do with a child. But do not despair, there is always a way out, we'll tell you how to wash the marker from the baby's skin. There are many ways to remove traces from markers from the skin, but not all are suitable for the delicate skin of children. Let's first consider the safest ones.
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In any situation, you need to act consistently and carefully. If one method has not helped, then we wait for some time and try the other.
Important! You can not mix components from different means, even if it seems safe to you.
First you need to try to remove the traces by the most simple means:
- If the traces are fresh, then you can try wiping them with soap and warm water. You can use any, most importantly - that the child does not have allergies to it. If you wipe with liquid soap, it is better to apply it to the stains and rub with a washcloth, if the soap is solid, then you can rub the traces of the bar. If immediately the traces are not washed away, then you need to wait half an hour and then take another attempt.
- To wash off the marks from the felt tip, a greasy cream will help you, just do not take a moisturizer. Suitable and sun protection. We put the cream on the soiled area of the skin, wait for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off the residue with water and soap or wipe with a damp cloth. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.
Important! Whichever means you use, first you need to carefully wash the problem area with warm water and soap. This removes the protective fat from the skin and increases the effectiveness of any method. After the procedures, you must always lubricate the treated area with baby cream.
- If the baby has stained his face, then the most optimal option for removing stains is milk to remove makeup. We take a cotton disc, we moisten it with milk and wipe the tracks. 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 the remains of paint. This method is suitable for removing traces from markers, a marker or a ballpoint pen.
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If sparing methods have not helped, how can the marker be washed off the skin? Try the following options.
Antiseptic
It must be applied directly to the marks from the marker or felt-tip pen and rubbed with a soft cloth for a minute. After this, wash skin with warm water.
Sodium salt
First the soiled area of the skin is soaked for 10 minutes. After this, apply a very fine salt to the damp skin, gently rub it. The procedure can be repeated up to three times.
Important! This method is not suitable for washing away stains on the face, there skin is very tender - it can cause irritation.
Alcohol
A cotton swab dipped in alcohol, wipe the traces. After a few minutes, the spots should brighten or come off altogether. There is nothing to rub! 
Nail polish remover
It contains a small amount of isopropyl alcohol and acetone, which dissolve dirt from markers and markers. Wet the cotton swab with liquid, wipe the soiled area. If the traces do not go off immediately, you can leave the tampon for a few minutes, so that the remedy starts working.
Important! This is a very aggressive remedy, so it is better to take that liquid that does not have acetone in it. On a skin of absolutely small child till 5 years it is not necessary to apply such agent at all. In any case, it is strictly forbidden to use it for the face.
Hairspray
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 wool or cotton swab. After the treatment, the skin needs to be rinsed, since the varnishes are usually sticky.
Important! Do not use hair styling lacquer to wash off stains on the face, in order to avoid contact with the eyes.
Baby oil or Vaseline
These are safe means, they will not damage your baby's skin. It is necessary to put a little Vaseline or oil, leave on the skin for a few minutes. Then wipe off everything with a wet cloth. The procedure can be repeated until the dirt has completely wiped off.
Shaving cream
You can use a shaving cream, just apply it to the skin and leave it for a while, then wash it off with water.
Baking soda
You can prepare a scrub from soda. It is necessary to mix the soda with a small amount of water before the formation of gruel. This paste needs to be rubbed into the soiled area of the skin. Then rinse with warm water. A similar scrub can be made from salt.
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There are absolutely non-standard approaches how to remove a felt-tip pen from the skin. Despite the fact that they are rarely used, they are well proven.
Coconut or butter
Take a piece of butter and rub it with dirty patches of skin. Leave for a few minutes, then wash off with warm water and soap. You can rub it lightly with a soft washcloth.
Spray from insects
Apply to the painted area of the skin and wipe the disc wipe the marks from the marker, then wash off with soap and warm water.
Wet wipes
You can use antiseptic, hygienic or napkins to remove makeup.
Important! Do not rub for very long, then always rinse the cleared area with water.
Toothpaste
Wet 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 it will not harm it either. It is necessary to rub the stained place with the rind of a ripe banana. You need to rub the inside of the peel. Then rinse with water.
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The effectiveness of the methods depends, first of all, on the basis on which the marker is made:
- The traces of the marker on the water basis are most easily washed off. Fresh marks can be washed off easily with warm water and soap. Good help in this case, fat cream, milk to remove makeup, as well as antiseptic.
- Traces of markers on an alcohol basis are best washed off with alcohol-containing products.
- If the skin stains from the marker on a greasy basis, then you will come to the aid of various oils, for example, coconut or cream, suitable and fatty or sunscreen.
- The most persistent stains are obtained from paint markers or markers on the paint and varnish base. It is better for the kids not to give them at all. But in such cases, you can use the means for removing varnish, which includes acetone.
Important! Be careful when using these remedies, because the skin of babies is very tender and sensitive, and you can damage their health.
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- It is better to use natural remedies than chemical ones.
- If the child is allergic, then you need to contact a dermatologist.
- If you are afraid to use chemicals, and do not know what else you can wash the felt tip from the skin, then just make the baby a bath with foam. He will have fun, and there, you see, 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 - for a few days the traces will pass by themselves.
Now you know what to wash off the felt-tip from the skin of the child, and that you do not have to be puzzled by such problems, just participate in the process of drawing the baby. With this you and he will make a pleasant, paying attention, and you will bring a lot of pleasure.