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

Many parents have repeatedly wondered how and how to wash a felt-tip pen from their child’s skin. There are many methods, but not all of them are safe and quickly give the desired result.

The marks left by an alcohol marker or permanent marker are much more difficult to wipe off. If the area of skin damage is small, then it is better to wait until the marks disappear on their own as a result of exfoliation of the upper layer of the epidermis. In cases of significant coverage of the baby's skin with colored paint, it is better to use one of the proven and safe products, otherwise the components of the composition may be absorbed into the fabric and this will not lead to anything good.

The safest but very effective approaches

Regardless of what type of impact is chosen, you need to act very carefully and consistently. One method does not help; we wait until the child’s skin dries and try to do something else. It is strictly forbidden to combine ingredients from different formulations, even if individually they seem absolutely safe. First, you should try to remove the felt-tip pen using the simplest means with minimal risk of irritation. These include the following:

Soap and very warm water. You can use either a solid bar or a liquid analogue of the product, the main thing is that it is hypoallergenic and suitable for the baby. In the first case, we rub the stains with the bar itself, in the second, with a thick washcloth.If you can’t wash everything off the first time, do several approaches with a break of at least half an hour.
Hand cream. It should be very greasy and not moisturizing in any way. They remove markers and sunscreen compounds well. Apply the product to the contaminated area, wait 5-10 minutes, and wipe off the product with a slightly damp sponge. If necessary, repeat the manipulation.

Tip: Whatever product you plan to use, start the procedure by thoroughly washing the area with soap and water. This will remove the protective fat layer from the skin and increase the effectiveness of the chosen approach. After the desired result is achieved, be sure to treat the cleansed areas of the skin with a protective or moisturizing baby cream.

Makeup remover milk. We take a cotton pad, moisten it with milk and, with gentle movements, try to erase the felt-tip pen from the baby’s skin. This is the best option if the baby managed to write all over his face. We remove the remaining product with a clean napkin and wash the child no earlier than half an hour later (this will allow you to get rid of almost unnoticeable paint residues).

All of these methods are equally effective against marks from felt-tip pens, ballpoint pens and markers.

What to do with very stubborn stains?

If the listed compositions do not help, and you need to wash off the felt-tip pen urgently, you can try one of the following approaches:

Antiseptic. Apply the composition directly to the traces of paint and wipe them off with a soft cloth or napkin for half a minute. After this, rinse the skin with water and dry.
Salt. This option is not suitable for treating very delicate skin, for example on the face.First, soak the area for 10 minutes (you can even take a bath), after which we apply very fine salt to the still damp skin and gently rub in for a few seconds. Can be repeated up to three times.
Alcohol. We moisten a cotton swab with alcohol and apply it to the drawing. After a few seconds it should lighten or even disappear. No need to rub anything!

It is worth considering that when working with delicate children's skin, it is prohibited to use such effective products as boric acid and nail polish remover. It’s better to spend a little more time, but wash the product without risks.

Unusual methods for removing marks

There are several non-standard ways to combat specific pollution. They are not used so often, but in practice the approaches have proven themselves only from the best side.

Coconut or butter. Take a piece of oil, warm it slightly in your hands and apply it to the surface of the skin, lightly rubbing the painted areas. Leave it for 3 minutes, after which we take a soft washcloth and try to wash off the remaining paint. Next, use warm water and soap to remove greasy marks.
Insect spray. We simply spray a repellent that is suitable for a child on the surface of the skin where the felt-tip pen remains. After 10 seconds, we begin to rub the composition with a cotton pad, after which we wash it off with warm water and soap.
Wet wipes. These can be antiseptic, hygienic or specialized products for removing makeup. The main thing is not to rub the skin with them for too long and after treatment, be sure to rinse the cleaned area.
Toothpaste. We wet the area of contamination with warm water, liberally apply white toothpaste without additives (it would be good if it was a product with red or blue, not black, markings on the tail of the tube). After three minutes, thoroughly rub the area with a damp washcloth and rinse everything off with clean water.

Despite the fact that modern writing instruments rarely cause irritation and allergic reactions in children, if negative signs are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor and act only on his recommendations.