Use a detergent free of dyes and fragrances to avoid causing irritation to your skin. Keep the detergent away from your eyes. Note that this method may work best for your hands, rather than your face, since the skin on your face tends to be more sensitive and may react to the detergent. Use more or less detergent as needed to cover the dyed area.

You could also apply the water with your fingers, by running the area under your sink faucet, or with a soaked makeup remover pad.

Note that this only works with weaker dyes and may not be effective against strong dyes or dyes that have been left to soak on the skin for a prolonged period of time.

If the first round of detergent does not fade the dye at all, however, you would be better off moving on to another method of dye removal.

The baking soda has an abrasive effect and scrubs off the dead skin cells stained with dye, revealing clean skin underneath. The detergent attracts the dye molecules and cleans the skin by lifting the dye off. Use a mild detergent with no added fragrances or dyes, if possible, to reduce the risk of irritation. Do not apply near the eyes. This mixture is safest when used on areas other than the face.

Use as much or as little of the baking soda mix as needed to coat the entire stained area of skin. Rub for 30 to 90 seconds. Stop if you feel any tingling, burning, itching, or other signs of irritation. You could also use a cotton ball or clean rag instead of a cotton pad.

You may find it easier to rinse the skin under running water. If you rinse the baking soda off with running water, gently rub the area with your fingers to loosen the baking soda under the water.

If this method had no effect on the dye, however, attempt a different one.

Only use as much toothpaste as needed in order to create a thin coat of paste over the stain. Toothpaste can be used on dye skins around the face as well as those on the hands. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and can actually scrape off dead skin cells stained with dye. Once the skin cells have been removed, new, clean skin can come through. Any toothpaste will work, but one with baking soda in it may work even better than others since it has larger granules.

Note that you can also use your fingertips to massage the toothpaste into the dye.

You may need to rub the toothpaste off while rinsing it by using your hands or a clean washcloth.

If the toothpaste proved ineffective, though, move on and try another method of hair dye removal.

Petroleum jelly is safe to use on your face and hands, but you should still avoid getting it in your eyes. You can use your fingers to rub the petroleum jelly onto the dye stain, but a cotton ball or cotton pad may work better since the dye may accidentally transfer onto your fingers if you bring them into direct contact with the dye. If the petroleum jelly soaks into the cotton, though, use your fingers.

If the stain has been lifted, stop here. If the stain has been lightened by some dye still remains, continue on with the remaining steps.

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If more dye remains even after this, try another dye removal method.

You can also apply the oil using a cotton ball, cotton pad, or clean rag. Apply enough oil to coat the stained skin but do not apply so much oil that it drips over other areas of your skin. Baby oil is safe to use on both your face and hands, but you should avoid getting it into your eyes.

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You may need to use a little soap or shampoo to remove the oil from your skin. The dye should wash off with the oil. If it does not do so, you may need to try another method of dye removal.

The acetone in nail polish remover can be very abrasive and will remove the dyed, dead skin cells on top of your skin while also lifting up the dye. [19] X Research source Keep the nail polish remover away from your eyes. Note that this method is risky to use with the sensitive skin of your face and may work better for hair dye stains on your hands.

Only rub the area a few times. Do not scrub and do not let the acetone soak your skin for long. You should notice the dye lifting up almost immediately. If it does not, then nail polish remover may not work against your brand of hair dye.

If some or all of the dye remains, try another method of removal.