Getting a tattoo and regretting it later is a thing many people have experienced. Luckily there are numerous ways your tattoo can be removed. However, laser removal and other similar removal options often cost more than the tattoo itself, so that can add to the stress of having a tattoo you don’t like.<\/p>\n
But, there are people who are either short with the money or simply don’t want to spend the money on laser removal but still want their tattoo gone. And these people are willing to utilize some of the so-called natural remedies for tattoo removal.<\/p>\n
In the following paragraphs, we’ll take a look at these ‘natural tattoo removal’ procedures and explain why they are NOT recommended and eventually dangerous for you and your skin health. So, without further ado, let’s get started!<\/p>\n
Sandpaper is an efficient way to remove things from surfaces that you don’t want anymore. And, sure enough, the same seems to apply to surfaces like skin and tattoos. Some people have tried sandpapering their tattoos by going over the tattoo using sandpaper and a paste (often made from aloe vera). And, in some cases (like small, uncolored, linework tattoos), this method seemed to work. But, not really!<\/p>\n
Namely, sandpapering your skin, especially the tattooed area can get you into a risky situation where you can cause extensive scarring, skin damage, and tattoo or skin infection<\/a>. The reason lies in the sandpaper itself; it is too abrasive for the soft skin. Not to mention the pain; sandpapering yourself is extremely painful; imagine the pain of getting a tattoo and multiply it by 100.<\/p>\n There is also the issue of incomplete tattoo removal. Sandpaper cannot reach all the ink beneath the skin unless you start sandpapering your skin away, which is surely not recommended. You will 100% end up in an ER with a bloody mess.<\/p>\n Many people swear on aloe vera for natural tattoo removal. It is often mixed with yogurt and applied to the tattooed area daily, until the tattoo starts fading away. And even though painless and significantly less dangerous than sandpaper, there is simply no proof this works.<\/p>\n Aloe vera has been used and still is, for a\u00a0natural treatment for dry skin or skin rashes<\/a>. And in such cases, it significantly reduces inflammation and calms the skin down. Other than that, there is no research nor proof that aloe vera alone or mixed with other components can contribute to tattoo fading or removal.<\/p>\n Well, some people, instead of sandpaper, turn to salt for ‘natural’ tattoo removal. We like to call this method the ‘natural skin removal method’. The reason for this lies in the salabrasion technique, where you have to rub salt onto the tattooed area and rub it until it penetrates the skin and reaches the ink.<\/p>\n Now, as you can imagine, this can be extremely painful and dangerous. First of all; have you ever accidentally put salt onto a wound? It might be one of the worst types of pain you can ever experience. Now, imagine creating a wound on the skin using the salt and letting the salt sit on the wound. You’d be screaming in pain. Plus, the method doesn’t work! Not to mention the risk of scarring, permanent skin damage, and infection.<\/p>\n So, don’t believe everything you read on the Internet. People will go on and tell that salabrasion is highly effective for tattoo removal. But, that is a complete lie, since the method is highly dangerous and painful, as well as not effective at all!<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Removing a Tattoo With Salt: Does It Work?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Lemon juice seems to be one of the top ingredients for home remedy skincare and tattoo removal solutions. But, the effectiveness of lemon juice in such cases is highly questionable. The first reason for that lies in the fact that lemon juice is highly acidic. When applied directly onto the skin, repeatedly, it can cause\u00a0rashes and increase skin sensitivity<\/a>, especially on the face. Furthermore, it can damage the skin and cause excessive dryness, redness, and even serious irritation.<\/p>\n The other reason we’re against lemon juice for tattoo removal lies in its reaction to sun exposure. When you treat your tattoo with lemon juice, and later expose the treated skin to UV rays, you expect the skin to become highly inflamed, to the point where it is red, blistering, and swelling.<\/p>\n Did we mention that this also doesn’t work, at all? Yeah, lemon juice won’t remove your tattoo, but only damage the skin.<\/p>\n It would be great if tattoo removal creams workes, but they don’t. These creams are designed to make the tattoos less noticeable and to promote their fading. They’re available online and in stores, and are relatively cheap, compared to other tattoo removal methods.<\/p>\n However, there is\u00a0no research nor proof that tattoo removal creams work<\/a>\u00a0at all. Even though they claim to help the tattoo fade and peel away, anyone who has a faint idea of what tattoos are will say that this is a complete lie. Tattoos, or the ink, are placed beneath the surface skin layers, where creams aren’t possible to reach unless injected directly.<\/p>\n Not to mention the side effects; tattoo removal creams can cause skin rashes, redness, burning sensation, permanent scarring and skin discoloration, inflammation, peeling of the skin, and much more. In some serious cases, these creams caused skin swelling, hives, breathing difficulties, nausea, and anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Do Tattoo Removal Creams Work? Here’s Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nApplying Aloe Vera – Doesn’t Work, At All!<\/h3>\n
Turning to Salabrasion – Painful, and Doesn’t Work!<\/h3>\n
Applying Lemon Juice – Only Use for a Lemonade!<\/h3>\n
Tattoo Removal Creams – A Scam!<\/h3>\n
So, How Can You Remove a Tattoo?<\/h2>\n