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How to Get Oil-Based Paint off Skin. If you're using oil-based paint and you end up with
more on your hands than on the object you're painting, try these methods to remove it.
You will need Household oils Soap and water Mentholated topical ointment Mayonnaise Turpentine
Commercial paint remover Gritty industrial soap and moisturizer. Step 1. Find oil products
around the house, such as baby oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil, and massage it into the
paint. Then wash your hands with regular soap and water. It may take several applications
to completely remove the paint. Step 2. Try applying other common household items. Mentholated
topical ointment and mayonnaise are both oil-based compounds known to break down and dissolve
oil-based paint. Step 3. Rub turpentine into the paint to dissolve it if paint still exists.
Make sure you thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water immediately after
getting rid of the paint. Too much skin exposure to turpentine may cause the skin to become
overly sensitive. Step 4. Use a commercially produced oil-based paint remover if any paint
remains. Many products that remove oil-based paint from skin are available at hardware,
home improvement, and beauty supply stores. Step 5. Use a gritty industrial soap. There
are many commercially produced gritty soaps available to clean oily, greasy substances
from skin. Step 6. Thoroughly wash and moisturize the affected area after you remove the paint.
Many cleaning methods are potentially damaging to the skin -- especially sensitive areas
-- but complete removal of product residue may prevent irritation. Follow cleaning with
moisturizing lotion to keep your skin soft and supple. Did you know Turpentine is a distillation
of resin that comes from pine trees.