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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n8 Easy Ways to Remove Perfume from Your Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When trying to remove perfume from your skin, the one thing that you never want to do is spray another fragrance over it. You might think that a new scent will mask the old one, but this is untrue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applying a new scent over a different one only works well when you\u2019re intentionally layering fragrances<\/a>. This intentional act ensures that the scents compliment one another. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But if this isn\u2019t a planned effort, it\u2019s not a good idea. Instead, you want to neutralize the scent first. Below is a list of some of the best ways to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They aren\u2019t listed in order of effectiveness or preference. So you can read through the list to determine which one might work best for you using the ingredients that you have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best and simplest ways to remove perfume from your skin is with rubbing alcohol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a cotton ball or cotton pad, apply rubbing alcohol to it, and then wipe the perfumed area of your skin. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubbing alcohol is commonly used to deodorize objects, like stinky shoes. It can also be used to clean the body, removing body odor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people also use it as a room spray when combined with essential oils. And its ability to clean and disinfect makes it an appropriate solution for removing perfume from the skin. The alcohol essentially dries up the scent and causes it to evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might have noticed that soap and water won\u2019t remove perfume from your skin. You can wipe and wipe with scented or unscented soap, but the fragrance will remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So another easy solution is to use white vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to rubbing alcohol, you want to soak a cotton ball or cotton pad with white vinegar. Next, rub the area of your skin where you\u2019d like to remove the perfume. But this approach is a little different because you want to let the vinegar sit in the fragranced area for up to fifteen minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After the desired time has passed, then you can wash the area with soap and water. Dry the area with a towel, and that\u2019s it. <\/strong>The smell of the perfume will be gone and you won\u2019t smell the vinegar either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This works because vinegar acts like an astringent. It draws the fragrance out of your skin and cleanses the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both rubbing alcohol and white vinegar can potentially dry out your skin. For a solution with a moisturizing effect, you can use a vegetable or plant oil to remove perfume from your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a cloth or cotton ball, douse it with the oil of your choice.<\/strong> Some people prefer to use olive oil. But any beauty oil you normally use is also fine. Additional options include castor oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After choosing your oil, wipe a generous amount onto your skin. Fully cover the area where you applied the perfume. Allow it to sit on your skin for at least 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, wash the area with soap and water. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The oils act as a magnet, attracting the fragrance oils in your skin, pulling them to the surface. This method is most effective with high quality essential oil-based perfumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, if you have skin that\u2019s typically dry, then you might opt for this oil-based solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This may seem odd, but distilled vodka has the ability to remove acrylic paint from fabric, so I\u2019m sure that it can remove perfume from your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vodka is typically at least 80 proof, meaning it\u2019s made of at least 40% alcohol content. That\u2019s pretty potent. And some versions have an even higher alcohol by volume content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to rubbing alcohol, you\u2019d apply the vodka to your skin using a soaked cotton ball. Allow it to sit on your skin for up to 15 minutes before washing it off with soap and water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I would suggest using the clear, unflavored version. It\u2019s more potent and won\u2019t leave a sticky residue on your skin from flavorings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This kitchen staple is known for removing and neutralizing odors. Most importantly, it\u2019s gentle enough to use on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can start by making a paste out of equal parts baking soda and warm water. If it\u2019s too runny, add more baking soda until a thick paste is formed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once that\u2019s done, moisten your perfumed skin with warm water. Apply the baking soda paste to the perfumed area of your skin. Allow it to sit on your skin for up to ten minutes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After the time has passed, simply rinse the area with warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you engage in the habit of removing makeup from your face every night, then this method might be most convenient for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Makeup removers are designed to break down cosmetic formulas. If it can dissolve makeup, then it can break down aromatic compounds as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have makeup remover pads, then you can simply place one or a few in the area where you applied the perfume. Allow the pads to sit on your skin for a few minutes, and then rinse your skin with water. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Still faintly smell the perfume? Repeat the steps above until the fragrance is completely gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have pads, then you can soak a cotton ball with your makeup remover, and then follow the same steps outlined above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a gentler astringent than rubbing alcohol or white vinegar, so you might have to repeat these steps for them to be effective. Since it\u2019s a gentler astringent, it won\u2019t dry your skin to the extent that alcohol or vinegar would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, if witch hazel is all that you have on hand, it can still help remove fragrance from your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a natural astringent, it removes excess oils from your skin. It lifts and eliminates the aromatic compounds as it rests on your skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So just as before, you would soak a cotton ball or pad with witch hazel, and then place it on your skin. After a few minutes, remove the cotton and rinse that area of your skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since witch hazel also has soothing effects, this option would work well for people who are removing perfume from their skin due to irritation.<\/strong> As the witch hazel sits in the area where you applied the perfume it\u2019ll reduce itchiness, inflammation, and irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a tag team solution that works best when using unscented products. You\u2019ll need an unscented roll on deodorant or a deodorant stick. And you\u2019ll need heavy-duty unscented laundry detergent. A brand like Tide or All might be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Rubbing Alcohol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. White Vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Vegetable Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Distilled Vodka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Baking Soda Paste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Makeup Remover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Witch Hazel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Deodorant and Detergent Combo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n