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What is the best remover for temporary tattoos?

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Applying a mixture of baking soda and water as a paste can help loosen the tattoo and make it easier to wipe off. Just be patient and gentle with skin as you apply it to avoid irritation.

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If I don't do any of these methods, how long will my temporary tattoo last?

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All temporary tattoos are different, but it may last up to one week.

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Is it safe to put nail polish remover on my neck?

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Since nail polish remover has alcohol in it, it can irritate your skin. You most likely would not want to try it on your neck.

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Is it safe to do all of this on my face?

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Yes. Just make sure you keep every chemical that you use away from your eyes and mouth, so as to avoid harmful ingestion.

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Can I use nail polish remover on my cheek?

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Nail polish remover has alcohol in it, so it may irritate your skin.

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How can I remove temporary tattoos from a leather couch?

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Try that ScotchGuard stuff. Or maybe even rubbing alcohol. Goo Gone will probably work as well, but be careful with that -- it's almost like a paint thinner.

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I want to clear up my tattoo, any suggestions?

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If it's temporary, just wait a while or follow the steps here to remove it, then put on another one and just make that cleaner.

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What if I don't have any of this stuff?

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You can use baby oil, or use warm water and soap.

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Can a sock protect the tattoo from peeling off?

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It depends. If you put a sock over your tattoo, it will probably help, but you want to make sure that you don't let the sock rub on your skin or it will make your tattoo rub off.

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I put an Inkbox tattoo on my shoulder and arm yesterday night. How do I remove it all in one day?

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You can soak it in a bit of water for 5 minutes by taking a towel, wetting it with water and holding it on the tattoo. Then take an old toothbrush and brush your temporary tattoo off. It does hurt a bi,t but it always works!

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Can I add alcohol to my shoulder?

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Yes, that would be fine.

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How do you remove temporary tattoos from a glass shower door? My child applied about twenty of them. Baby oil doesn't seem to be working.

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You can use nail polish remover to remove them.

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Does hydrogen peroxide work as rubbing alcohol?

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No, it will not work the same as rubbing alcohol and it is not advised to use it for this.

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Could I use beer or wine to try to remove a temporary tattoo?

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This is unlikely to work. Beer and wine don't have the properties that are in rubbing alcohol that make it a good ink/stain remover. Vodka would probably work, though.

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What do I do if I don't have the materials to remove temporary tattoos?

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Try to find some oil (preferably baby oil or olive oil), or you can soak it in a bit of water for 5 minutes by taking a towel, wetting it with water and holding it on the tattoo. Then take an old toothbrush and brush your temporary tattoo off. It does hurt a bit, but it always works! Other than that, it does peel off on its own within a week or two.

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