Why does permanent marker smell so good

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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. You can also make an odor removing spray with baking soda, water, and vinegar. While seemingly convenient, applying permanent marker near your eyes could have some ugly consequences. The ink in Expo markers have a petroleum chemical called Xylene which gives off the unpleasant smell many of us associate with whiteboard and permanent markers.

Not only does it irritate your skin, but xylene is also absorbed into your bloodstream when inhaled and can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness.

Sharpies are non-toxic, so you will probably not die or get sick from drawing on your skin, however… Some people still have sensitive skin, and can have reactions to ink, especially if it covers a large area of skin.

He explains that while research on inhalants like Sharpies and how they impact the brain is somewhat limited, we do know the culprit behind that unsatisfying high — volatile organic compounds, which are added to permanent markers because they evaporate and help the ink dry.

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