Getting a tattoo and regretting it later is a thing many people have experienced. Luckily there are numerous ways your tattoo can be removed. However, laser removal and other similar removal options often cost more than the tattoo itself, so that can add to the stress of having a tattoo you don’t like.

But, there are people who are either short with the money or simply don’t want to spend the money on laser removal but still want their tattoo gone. And these people are willing to utilize some of the so-called natural remedies for tattoo removal.

In the following paragraphs, we’ll take a look at these ‘natural tattoo removal’ procedures and explain why they are NOT recommended and eventually dangerous for you and your skin health. So, without further ado, let’s get started!

Removing Tattoo Naturally and Reasons You Shouldn’t Do It

Using Sand Paper – Works, But Not Really!

Sandpaper is an efficient way to remove things from surfaces that you don’t want anymore. And, sure enough, the same seems to apply to surfaces like skin and tattoos. Some people have tried sandpapering their tattoos by going over the tattoo using sandpaper and a paste (often made from aloe vera). And, in some cases (like small, uncolored, linework tattoos), this method seemed to work. But, not really!

Namely, sandpapering your skin, especially the tattooed area can get you into a risky situation where you can cause extensive scarring, skin damage, and tattoo or skin infection. The reason lies in the sandpaper itself; it is too abrasive for the soft skin. Not to mention the pain; sandpapering yourself is extremely painful; imagine the pain of getting a tattoo and multiply it by 100.

There is also the issue of incomplete tattoo removal. Sandpaper cannot reach all the ink beneath the skin unless you start sandpapering your skin away, which is surely not recommended. You will 100% end up in an ER with a bloody mess.