How to remove face paint?
There are a wide variety of methods available to remove face paint with products found around the home or easily purchased from a local drug store. Generally, no matter which you chose to apply, you will need cotton balls for application as well as warm water and a washcloth for rinsing.
The product most commonly used to remove face paint is cold cream, which is also used for removing everyday makeup. Most face paint labels recommend its use in their directions. Using a cotton ball, apply the cold cream in a thin layer over the face paint, making sure all the paint is covered. Let it sit for five minutes, then use the washcloth to wipe away both cream and paint. Finally, rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.
Another method for removing face paint is by dipping the cotton balls in baby oil and gently using the oil-soaked cotton to wipe away the paint. However, this may require the use of many cotton balls, depending on how much paint is present.
Baby shampoo is another good choice, as it is mild enough so as not to irritate the sensitive skin of your face. Work the shampoo into a rich lather onto the washcloth, then gently scrub away the paint. Rinse your face with lukewarm water, then pat dry. If you don’t have baby shampoo on hand, use the mildest soap you have, preferrably one with a neutral pH, and be careful to avoid your eyes.
In the absence of any of these products, baby wipes or alcohol-free moist towelettes may suffice.
It really depends on what kind of paint your friend used on his face. Try baby oil. He needs to be careful because your eyes, nose and mouth may absorb any chemical that he tries. Begin by determining the type of paint he used. Find what breaks down that type of paint. Once this is done, try to find a solvent that is safe for his face. By all means be careful. You may need to contact a nurse or doctor.
