How to Remove Tobacco Stains From Skin

The staining caused by nicotine is notoriously difficult to remove. Clinging to everything from wallpaper to clothing, removing the brownish yellow buildup generally requires multiple applications of harsh chemical solvents. While this may not be much of an issue when the surface in question is a wall, it becomes a much bigger concern when the staining is on your skin. Fortunately, there are a number of methods for removing the nicotine stains from your skin without risking chemical burns or painful abrasions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Treat the stained area with a pumice stone. These can generally be found in the foot care section of major drugstores. Rub gently for 30 to 45 seconds to exfoliate the area and loosen the stained skin cells.

2. Dissolve a denture cleansing tablet in ½ cup of warm water. If possible soak the newly buffed area in the solution for 30 minutes. If the stain is in an area that cannot be soaked, drench a clean cloth with cleaner and wrap the area, covering the stain for at least 30 minutes.

3. Soak a cotton ball in lemon juice and swab the effected area thoroughly. Allow the lemon juice to dry for 10 minutes, and then rinse in warm water. Lemon juice has natural bleaching properties that can help to lighten the discoloration.

4. Crush an aspirin tablet and add enough water to the powder to make a thick paste. If any discoloration remains after the treatments outlined above, cover the affected area with the paste and allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Remove the paste by running cool water over the skin and rubbing gently with your hands.

5. Combine the techniques outlined above to remove particularly stubborn stains. Make a paste of aspirin and lemon juice and then rub gently with a pumice stone, buffing and bleaching the stains away.

References

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