Exfoliating Scrubs – Sugar and Oil Scrubs

In case of really stubborn temporary tattoos, oil alone won’t do you right. It is time to bring out the big guns; brown sugar.

Sometimes oil cannot really reach all the adhesive parts of the temporary tattoo and it can be hard to break up the tattoo with just oil. This happens with really high-quality products where the tattoos are designed to stay on for as long as possible.

For example, the Inkbox temporary tattoo company even recommends people use exfoliants or saltwater to remove their tattoos. So, you know those tattoos are made to stay on!

Therefore, in case you want to try out this method, here’s what you’ll do;

• Mix half a cup of brown sugar and half a cup of coconut or olive oil.
• If you want to add some scent to the mixture, we recommend a few drops of lavender oil or vanilla.
• Use the mixture and apply it to the tattoo.
• Rub gently, making sure to not overdo the rubbing and irritate the skin.
• After a few seconds of rubbing, you should see the tattoo breaking up and detaching from the skin.
• After you’re done rubbing, wash the area and tap it dry using a soft cloth, towel, or paper towel, depending on the tattoo placement area.
• Apply some moisturizer to help the skin come back to life again.

We don’t recommend you use coffee grounds in this DIY exfoliant mixture. Coffee grounds are incredibly uneven and sharp (as it is usually seen under a microscope), so they can damage the skin while causing micro-scratches and micro-tearing. Some people even experience allergic reactions to coffee grounds.

Other Temporary Tattoos Removal Methods

Sticky Scotch Tape

Some people use sticky scotch tape to remove their temporary tattoos. This method comprises placing the tape onto the tattoo and simply pulling it away. The adhesives of the tape should lift the tattoo, removing it from the skin. It is recommended to repeat the process several times until the tape has removed all of the tattoo leftovers.