Face Painting Fantastique

How safe are the face paints you use?
I use only the highest quality professional-grade face painting supplies. For example, the Snazaroo brand paints I predominantly use are very gentle, made especially for children and...

• non-toxic • water-based • hypo-allergenic • fragrance-free	• non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) • FDA Cosmetic Approved • Child Toy Safety Rated • not tested on animals

These paints also have an especially strong preservation system making them very safe and virtually germ-free. However, it is still very important for me to be presented with clean faces before painting begins. Also, I only use cosmetic grade glitter. Craft store glitter is metallic, has sharp edges and can severely damage eyes.

Please Note: Acrylic, tempera or other “non-toxic” craft paints are not considered safe for use on the face, nor are they intended for such use. They may contain nickel, as well as other ingredients that may cause discomfort, irritation and potentially a severe allergic reaction. Also, these paints are hard to remove from the skin, often causing irritation.

What is the best way to take face paint off?
The face paints I use come off amazingly easy! It is best to use warm water and a mild soap or baby shampoo with a soft wash cloth. As a backup, non-alcoholic baby wipes also work, but are not recommended for use around the eye area. Whichever you use (soap, baby shampoo or wipes) make sure it’s gentle, high-quality and fragrance-free. Also, the face paints I use won’t hurt if they get in the eyes...just rinse well with clean water.

Is there anyone who should not be painted?
Also, very young children do not always understand face painting: someone they do not know who is doing something to them which they cannot see. This can be quite scary for some little ones. In these cases, sometimes a small design on the arm or hand where they can see what is happening might be a good option. Ultimately, however, I will always respect with wishes of the child regarding whether or not they want to be painted.

For safety and sanitary reasons, Face Painting Fantastique will not paint anyone who appears to be sick or suffering from cold sores, a runny nose, conjunctivitis, any infectious skin conditions or open wounds. In these cases, sometimes a design can still be painted on the cheek or arm.

Also, though it is extremely unlikely, it is possible that a person with skin allergies may react to professional-grade face paints. If you or your child has severe skin allergies, please inform the artist BEFORE painting begins. For people with severe skin allergies the face is often most sensitive, so it may still be possible to paint the arm. Again, please discuss any details and concerns with the artist BEFORE painting begins.

What to do if the paint gets on your clothes:
Try to avoid getting face paints on your clothes, but if some does then it usually isn’t a big problem. The recommendation is to pre-treat with stain-remover then wash normally in COLD water. Hot or warm water may set the stain.

Booking Face Painting Services: How far in advance?
In order to secure your desired date, it is recommended that you book for your party or event about 3 to 5 weeks in advance. Be aware that weekends usually book up quickest. Once a verbal reservation has been made by phone, then a follow-up written Service Agreement Form is due within 7 days (along with a 20% deposit) to secure you reservation. Please see the section on Services & Rates for more information on this.