The toothpaste layer should not be too thick — you want a thin layer.
Be careful not to rub too aggressively, as this can irritate your skin. Take a break or stop the process altogether if your skin starts burning or itching.
If the stain isn’t completely removed at this point, repeat the process as many times as is necessary.
The benefit of using petroleum jelly and your fingers is that there’s a decreased chance of irritating your skin with abrasive rubbing! The drawback is that as the stain comes loose, things get messy. Be careful not to get the dye on anything as it starts coming off of your skin.
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If you can stay at home all day, just go about your day at home as though it isn’t there. Do chores, cook dinner, read a book — whatever you want. If not, try to wipe off the stain again.
Don’t apply so much that it drips down your face.
Cover the stained area with gauze bandages or cotton balls and athletic tape to make sure the oil and dye don’t get all over your pillows and sheets while you sleep.
To avoid irritating the skin, choose a mild detergent that doesn’t have a lot of added fragrances or dyes. Just mixing a little bit of dish soap and warm water together would probably also do the trick.
You can also use cotton balls or your fingers, but a washcloth will do a better job of rubbing it into the stain.
Re-wet the washcloth and re-apply the baking soda and dishwashing detergent mixture to it as necessary.
If the stain isn’t completely removed at this point, repeat the process as many times as is necessary.
