Working on mistakes, or how to remove eyebrow dye from skin
A common situation that women encounter when tinting their eyebrows is that the dye gets on the skin. It cannot be washed off with ordinary water.
To eliminate such flaws, you can use various means that are always on hand or professional removers.
The most effective ways to erase paint for eyebrows from the skin will be discussed in the article.
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How can you remove it at home?
In preparation for tinting your eyebrows, It is advisable to purchase a special cosmetic liquid in advance to remove the dye from the skin. They are sold in cosmetics departments.
Those who prefer everything natural are recommended to use home remedies that are always available in the household.
Oil (cream)
Using any vegetable oil or fatty cream is a very effective method, although it takes a long time.
You can proceed as follows:
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Take olive (sunflower or castor) oil and alcohol-containing lotion (or pure alcohol).Soak a cotton pad well in oil and apply to the stains for 2 minutes. After that, wipe with lotion. Throughout the day, repeat such manipulations 2-3 times.
- Heat the vegetable oil, but do not bring it to a boil. Rub it into contaminated skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then remove with alcohol.
- Lubricate the contaminated area with any greasy cream and wait 15-20 minutes, then remove the residue along with the paint with a napkin.
How to remove hydrogen peroxide?
3% hydrogen peroxide will do.. Cotton swabs are used to treat the skin. Keep undiluted peroxide for no more than 2-3 minutes and wash off. If it is a solution (3-4 ml per glass of water), then leave for 15 minutes.
This option is not acceptable for ladies with sensitive skin and dermatological diseases.
Ammonia
To neutralize the effects of eyebrow tinting, you can take any alcohol-containing liquid. Usually they use ammonia.
Instructions for use:
- mix 13 ml of alcohol with 7-8 drops of geranium essential oil;
- dip a cotton swab into the resulting composition and effortlessly rub the painted areas with it for 3 minutes;
- then wash with warm water and treat the eyebrows with cream or moisturizing toner.
If necessary, you can repeat these steps after an hour.
Do not use ammonia if there are minor abrasions, wounds or other damage to the dermis.
Lemon juice
The juice of this citrus lightens light pigmentation on the face well., so it will also cope with paint residues on the skin. You just need to do several procedures to achieve the desired effect.
It’s okay if you feel a slight burning sensation during the procedure. But for inflammation of the skin, lemon juice is contraindicated.
How to wash with laundry soap?
One more no less a productive option for removing coloring pigments - This is laundry or tar soap.
First, rub it on a fine grater and combine it with any ready-made scrub. Then apply the mixture to the desired area, wait 10-15 minutes and rinse off.
Don't try too hard to rub the soap in so that it doesn't get into your eyes. This will inevitably lead to severe irritation. You should also not use this method if you have extremely sensitive skin.
Kefir with parsley juice
In the summer, it is recommended to use fresh parsley, which is pre-chopped and squeezed out the juice.. Then it is mixed with kefir and applied for 10 minutes.
The method is not particularly effective, but it will help with slight coloring of the skin.
Soda with shampoo
To obtain an effective home wash, combine regular soda (0.5 tsp) with a small amount of shampoo. It is rubbed into the painted areas and left for half an hour.
The product should not be used by women with dry skin, as well as girls with acne near the eyebrows.
Liquid soap with salt
How to use homemade scrub:
- Mix baby liquid soap with fine salt in a 1:1 ratio.
- Mix well, but so that the grains of salt do not dissolve.
- Distribute the product over the skin and wait a quarter of an hour. After which they wash themselves.
The method will not work if the paint is already deeply ingrained into the skin.
Toothpaste
If none of the above is found, then you can take toothpaste. It is applied around the eyebrows for 30 minutes and washed off with water.
Effective professional removers
Major cosmetic manufacturers produce professional removers designed specifically for removing paint after eyebrow tinting. It is advisable to choose identical brands of coloring composition and remover. Then you can count on a more effective result.
When using such compositions, a number of rules should be followed:
apply according to the attached instructions;- do not overexpose on the skin;
- avoid contact with mucous membranes;
- used for freshly colored areas of the dermis.
It is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women to use such liquids, since exposure to chemicals can adversely affect the child.
Of the available range of removers, the most popular are the following brands:
- RefectoCil Color Cleanser;
- Igora Remover;
- Elan.
RefectoCil Color Cleanser
Professional Austrian development for removing eyebrow paint. Manufactured according to quality standards and passed dermatological control. The liquid does not have an aggressive effect on the skin.
Characteristics:
- Available in 150 ml bottles;
- has an unobtrusive odor;
- price - about 1,000 rubles.
To level out the coloring pigment, a little product is enough. Therefore, it is spent sparingly.
Igora Remover
This lotion will be a real salvation for sloppy eyebrow tinting. This is a development from Schwarzkopf (Germany), so it easily copes with even persistent hair dyes. Thanks to its delicate texture, the liquid does not cause allergies and can be used on sensitive skin.
Characteristics:
- volume – 250 ml;
- no aroma;
- with a neutral pH (therefore does not dry out the skin);
- cost – 550-600 rub.
Elan
This is a professional paint remover from a Ukrainian brand. Due to the absence of ammonia, it safely removes contaminants. In addition, it does not have a specific smell.
The liquid lasts for a long time, since 2-3 drops are enough for one cleaning procedure. Available in 60 ml bottles costing about 350 rubles.
Adviсe
You cannot completely insure yourself against mistakes when tinting your eyebrows. But you can prevent a number of mistakes if you follow professional advice:
- Select only high-quality coloring compounds from trusted brands (otherwise they may cause a serious allergic reaction).
- When purchasing eyebrow paint, ask the seller if a remover of a similar brand is available for sale.
It is better to wash off the paint immediately, which will save you hassle later.
Conclusion
Of the many existing options for cleansing the skin after eyebrow tinting, the safest are those that use natural products. But even to some of them an allergic reaction is possible.
If there are no health problems, then It’s more rational to opt for professional compositions. In any case, it is important to take precautions to avoid getting the product into your eyes.
