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Can Wrecking Balm Be Used for Other Things?

WreckingBalm is a topical tattoo removal product designed for home use. It can be purchased at retailers such as WalMart without a prescription. The makers of WreckingBalm claim that it can remove a small tattoo in four to six weeks. Medical professionals have not recommended any other uses for WreckingBalm.

  1. The Stages of WreckingBalm

    • In the first phase, customers use a hand-held medical device that comes with the kit to remove the upper layers of the epidermis covering the tattoo. In the second step, a chemical serum penetrates the deeper layers containing the ink pigments. It breaks up this cellular matrix, allowing new skin cells to regenerate within four to six weeks. The ink-injected cells will be pushed to the surface of the skin, allowing them to be easily removed.

    How WreckingBalm Works

    • Over a period of time, WreckingBalm breaks down tattoo-dyed skin cells and replaces them with regenerated, healthy skin cells. This process is called microdermabrasion. WreckingBalm works best if applied in 90-second intervals every other day. Taking more time off without applying it will allow skin to grow over your tattoo, reversing the process. The ideal area for applying WreckingBalm is about the size of your palm. Larger tattoos will have to be removed in palm-sized increments.

    Precautions and Warnings

    • WreckingBalm is not recommended for tattoos newer than six months, as the ink pigments on these tattoos are too fresh to be effectively removed. Skin irritation can result. If it does, discontinue use of WreckingBalm. Consult your doctor if the skin irritation continues even after you have ceased using the product. WreckingBalm should not be applied to sensitive areas such as the face or genitals. Red and yellow dyes will fade more quickly than green and blue dyes, as they are less concentrated.

    Tattoo Removal Only

    • WreckingBalm was designed for a very specific purpose: tattoo removal. It combines various elements, including a device that exfoliates the skin, a spray that aids with microdermabrasion and a hydravescent cream that helps new skin regenerate in order to expedite this purpose. It has no other uses related to dermatology, such as the removal of acne. Nor should it be ingested, either for medicinal purposes or recreationally. If you have ingested WreckingBalm, seek help from a medical professional immediately.

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