How to make your Jagua tattoo fade faster

Jagua tattoos are loved for their deep blue-black colour and their natural look on the skin. Normally, a Jagua tattoo fades gradually on its own, but sometimes you may want to remove a Jagua tattoo or make it fade faster. Perhaps the design didn’t turn out exactly as planned, you made a small mistake, or you simply want a fresh start.

Before trying to remove a Jagua tattoo, it’s important to understand how Jagua works. The natural dye stains the outer layer of your skin. This means the colour develops within the skin rather than sitting on top of it. Because of this, a Jagua tattoo cannot simply be washed off.

Instead, the tattoo slowly fades as your skin naturally renews itself. This process usually takes one to two weeks, depending on your skin type and where the tattoo is placed on the body.

While you cannot remove a Jagua tattoo instantly, there are several methods that can help speed up the fading process. In this article, we explain some simple ways to make your Jagua tattoo disappear faster.

1. Soap and Warm Water

Starting with the basics, regular soap and warm water can already help lighten a Jagua tattoo.

1. Wet the tattooed area with warm water.
2. Apply a generous amount of soap.
3. Using your fingers or a soft washcloth, gently rub the area in circular motions.
4. Rinse the area with warm water.
5. Repeat the process a few times if necessary.

This method is gentle on the skin but may require some patience.

2. Baby Oil or Olive Oil

Oils can help break down the stain because they penetrate the top layers of the skin.

1. Apply a generous amount of baby oil or olive oil to the tattoo.
2. Let the oil sit on the skin for one or two minutes.
3. Gently rub the area with a soft cloth. You may see the design transferring onto the cloth.
4. Wash the area afterward with warm water and soap to remove any oil residue.

3. Makeup Remover

If you have makeup remover at home, it can also help fade the tattoo.

1. Apply some makeup remover to a cotton pad or cotton ball.
2. Press it onto the tattooed area for a few seconds.
3. Gently rub in circular motions until the tattoo begins to fade.
4. Clean the skin afterward with water to remove any remaining product.

4. Exfoliation

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin and can help accelerate the fading of a Jagua tattoo.

1. Choose an exfoliator. This can be a store-bought scrub or a natural mixture such as sugar with olive oil or coarse sea salt with honey.
2. Wet the tattooed area with lukewarm water to soften the skin.
3. Apply the scrub and gently rub the area in circular motions. Do not press too hard, as this may irritate the skin.
4. Rinse the area with lukewarm water after a few minutes of gentle scrubbing.
5. Apply a moisturizer afterward, as exfoliation can dry out the skin.
6. Repeat the process over the next few days if needed.

5. Lemon and Salt Scrub

The acidity of lemon combined with the texture of salt can also help fade the tattoo.

1. Mix fresh lemon juice with a small amount of salt to create a paste.
2. Apply the mixture to the tattooed area.
3. Gently rub the paste over the tattoo for a few minutes.
4. Wash the area with warm water.

Final Tips

1. Waiting a couple of days can make removal easier. Trying to remove a Jagua tattoo in the first 1-4 days is more challenging.
2. Always moisturize the skin after trying any removal method, as some techniques can dry out your skin.
3. If you have sensitive skin, do a small patch test before applying any substance to a larger area.
4. Remember that these methods can help speed up the fading process, but they may not remove the tattoo completely in one attempt.

Temporary tattoos are all about creativity and self-expression. But it is equally helpful to know how to make them fade faster when needed. Whether you are a regular user of Jagua or trying it for the first time, these tips will help you stay in control of your designs.