The Safety Measures For Face Painting

By Marci Glover


Sometimes, an occasion is not complete without the fun and activities. One of these activities is the face painting Oahu that makes the whole party more enjoyable, especially for the children involved in the event. For those who have talents in painting, it already becomes a career or a business. Whatever type of painter you are, most importantly, you follow some safety measures.

Oahu is known as the gathering place and the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, however, it is the most populous of the islands in the US state of Hawaii. It is also popular for painting, especially in most birthday parties. Thus, it is necessary to know the basic safety measures.

Be wise in selecting the paint to use. Having a non toxic paint does not mean that it is essential for the skin. Most materials like pencils and watercolor are not advisable to be used for the skin. These are contain harmful chemicals can cause rashes and bruises to the skins.

Choose the right glitter that will be used for the painting. Metallic craft glitter is not advisable for face painting. There is only one kind of glitter that is essential to be used on the face. It is the glitter made up of polyester and has a size of . 008 microns or smaller. The FDA allows only this size and classifies safe to use on the skin.

You can use a sanitizer that is good for cleaning a brush or a sponge. It is not recommended to use an alcohol for the cleaning process. It cannot remove all the paint the stain in the brush that if it is used again, it can affect the tissues and can cause eye irritation hat makes it painful.

Always consider the person who has illness, wounds and sores. Never paint them since it will just worsen their illness. It is not also good for those who are experiencing acne issues because the paint will irritate the skin. You can paint other parts like the hands or the arms.

Seasons, especially summer time, children are more prone to head lice. Check the child if they do not have lice. Painters hold each child to keep them steady and these could cause the lice to transfer. It is recommended for most painters to keep their hair in a pony or braided style to avoid contamination.

Make yourself to be comfortable while doing the act. You need a chair that makes you convenient and for the protection of your back. It could damage your back if you are uncomfortable sitting. If you are painting in a standing position, make sure that you are wearing a well supported shoes.

It is a possibility, that every party that you attended, many of them love their faces to be painted. Since there are so many people in an occasion, you will be exhausted. That is why, you must drink plenty of liquid and east your snacks every hour, so that you will not faint that is caused by hunger or exhaustion.




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