Q&A for How to Remove Permanent Marker from the Skin

Sharpie is marked as nontoxic to the skin. However, Sharpie can have harmful effects on the body if it enters the bloodstream, so use it with caution.

According to the ACMI, Sharpie is nontoxic to the skin and will not cause any ink poisoning. However, occasionally someone may experience a negative allergic reaction to the sharpie.

Sharpie can be easily removed from skin. You can use an alcohol-based cleaner, such as rubbing alcohol, hairspray, or hand sanitizer. Or, if you prefer, you can rub a glob of sunscreen or coconut oil into the Sharpie until it is gone then wipe it away with a tissue.

You can use any of the above tips no matter what sort of marker stain you have on your skin.

Yes, as some methods should not be used close to sensitive areas, such as around the eyes. If you got permanent market on your face, try some makeup remover, toner, or face wipes instead.

In most cases, no. It really depends on how sensitive your skin is, and whether or not you have any open wounds in that area. If you apply it and it starts to sting too much, simply wash it off with soap and water, and try something else.

Usually it won't. However, this may vary person to person, so do remain cautious. If it does start to tingle or burn a little, wash it off and try a different method.

Try using a toothbrush and toothpaste. If that doesn't work, try something like makeup remover. Don't use anything that contains alcohol because it will dry out your lip. If all else fails, wear lipstick to cover the stain until it comes off naturally. Just use a color that is close to your natural lip color.

No, alcohol is an antiseptic, and will kill any germs or bacteria on the wound.

Keep cleaning. It will eventually fade over time if you clean it every day.

You can use any of the other methods. You don't need to do all of them, just a single one. If it doesn't work or if you're having a hard time with that chosen method, you can try another one until you get it off for good.

Yes, use any of the methods in the article and you should be able to remove it with no problem.

It may get on your skin accidentally. It may be used to mark you "paid" at a public event.

If it's a permanent tattoo, you will need to have it professionally removed. At two weeks, however, a permanent tattoo is not even likely to be fully healed.

It varies from person to person, so try a little bit of everything and see what works. Stop immediately if you feel any irritation or pain.

It won't sting unless you're applying it to an area with a small cut, wound, etc.

Just keep on trying to get it off, and it will get off eventually. Also, it might help to scrub it a little harder, but not hard enough to do damage to your face.

Yes! Use hand sanitizer or white toothpaste. If you are using sanitizer, just rub some on the stained area. If you're using toothpaste just brush it on with a toothbrush.

Scrub the area with a cotton pad covered in witch hazel. You may need to do it twice, but it should work. Be advised that if you have any small cuts or anything on this area, the witch hazel may cause redness and stinging.

Try warm water and soap first, then baby oil or coconut oil. Do not use rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover.

Use one that isn't harsh, such as makeup remover, coconut oil, white cream toothpaste etc.

Use baby wipes or coconut oil to make sure you don't get irritated skin in that area.

Sure. Use the suggestions in this article.

You can try coconut oil, toothpaste,and makeup remover wipes or you can use baby oil.

You could try water, soap, shaving cream and hand sanitizer then the alcohol.

No. You can use the above methods to get it off quickly. If the methods don't work, the ink will eventually fade and then disappear over time.

You can use a toothbrush and toothpaste and if that doesn't work try makeup wipes.

All permanent markers will come off of skin eventually, but try using the above suggested methods, if you really want to get it off earlier.

If the mark is further away from your nails, just use the methods above. But if it is close to your nails, you either have to be very cautious, or you have to remove the polish.

Use hand sanitizer, wash with normal soap, wash with facial cleanser and then put toothpaste on it and wait for about 2 minutes.