The Iodine Robe

 We use a lot of iodine around here since Chuck became ill and it stains my hands and clothing.  The best solution I came up with was a robe created from fabric that would camouflage the stain until my body could absorb the iodine to my benefit. 

Happi Rectangles

Created from simple blocks and rectangles of fabric, similar to a long Japanese happi coat, the textile color was labeled “mustard” but looks exactly like my iodine stained skin. 

Iodine Stain

 Note: A high quality Lugol’s Solution of Iodine is what we use toward better health around here… search the internet for information about this wonderful product and how it can help many ailments.  Check this blog’s resources for links to the product itself. 

Iodine will stain your skin for as long as it takes to be absorbed – for me that takes only a few hours.  If you are a first time user, consider placing it on your skin only at bedtime in order to avoid the obvious stain or plan to avoid public contact until you know how long it takes for your skin to absorb it.  Otherwise, plan to get a few odd looks or questions.  And that’s ok, too.

Lugol’s Iodine Solution(2 oz.) Twin Pack(2 bot.)

Lugol’s Iodine (2%) 2 fl oz Liquid

Lugol’s Iodine