How to Remove Lipstick Stains From Skin

You might be wondering as to how much difficult it can be to remove lipstick stain from skin. Well, to tell you the truth lipstick stains are quite troublesome and take a lot of time to remove if you are trying to remove it with your ordinary soap and water.

These stains become annoying because of numerous reasons. First of all, you may have put double shade lipstick which can take lot of time to get rid of. Secondly, you may have put a very dark color or lip liner with the lipstick which makes it more permanent. Thirdly, if you are putting water proof lipstick than obviously it will not be removed easily with water. The key to remove any stain is to remove it as soon as possible. You can adopt anyone of the following methods for the removal of Lipstick Stains from Skin.

Method 1 (Using baby Oil or Vaseline)

Things you will be required:

·      Baby oil or Vaseline.

·      Tissue papers.

Steps:

1.   No matter how dark you lipstick is you can get it easily removed with the help of a Vaseline or baby oil. Pour some drops of it on a tissue paper and gently rub it on the skin where there is a lipstick stain.

2.   After gently rubbing, wash it with regular hand wash or face wash and the stain will appear no more. If this method does not work or you do not have the required ingredients, then follow the methods written below.

Method 2 (Using Petroleum Jelly)

Things you will be required:

·      Petroleum jelly.

·      Lip balm.

·      Cotton balls.

·      Water.

·      Face wash.

Steps:

1.   First of all wipe your skin having lipstick stains with wet cotton swab make sure you dip in cold water.

2.   Dry yours skin with dried cotton balls.

3.   Apply petroleum jelly on the stain area and gently rub it with your fingers.

4.   Remove it with the help of cotton balls.

5.   Wash your face as usual with a regular face wash.

6.   You will be free of any lipstick stains.

7.   Apply lip balm on your lips so that you keep it moisturized.

                              

            Method 3 (Using Makeup remover and olive oil)

Things you will be required:

·      Make up remover.

·      Cotton pad.

·      Olive oil.

·      Eye makeup remover.

·      Chap Stick.

Steps:

1.   First remove as much lipstick as you can with the help of a cotton pad with makeup remover.

2.   Put some olive oil on the cotton pad and gently apply it on the lips. Some people often use eye makeup remover in replacement of olive oil, but if you have olive oil it is better you stick to that.

3.   Kiss your hands for two to three times to get off any remaining lipstick.

4.   To keep your skin soft applies Chap Stick on it.

Tips and Warnings:

1.   Skin is a very sensitive place; do not use shampoos or other harsh chemical products as it can severely affect your skin.

2.   Do not scrub your face or skin in fact very harshly as it can make it worse.

3.   Do not use hot water on your skin; always use cold or icy water when removing skin stains in particular.

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