I am allergic to latex, Can I paint with latex paint. Is that the same. Would it bother me if I got it on me?
hiya momof4.. if the only thing you're allergic to is latex, then exposure to latex paints should have no affect on you. contrary to popular belief, there is no latex in latex paint and to my knowledge never has been. the type of latex most people are allergic to is the resin from rubber plants and other similar plants - the resins in latex paints (acrylic, vinyl, acetate, styrediene, etc.) are primarily petro-chemical derivatives and are more closely related to plastics than rubber. the reason latex paint is called latex is because the dried paint film, when viewed under great magnification, is micro-porous (breathable) and has the appearance of lattice work..."latex paint" was determined to be a more market acceptable term than "lattice paint" ...(true story - we in the paint industry will never be accused of being overly creative...) now, having said this, some people may have an allergic reaction to latex, or other types of paint. you/they may have be allergic to the resins, pigments, solvents or additives found in paint (completely un-related to the latex allergy you already have)...obviously the best person to determine how a paint product may affect you is your family doctor or allergist, but if your only allergy is to natural latex, then "latex" paint should not bother you. i hope this info is helpful...good luck
Can we use poster paint for face painting?
If you are just going to be doing a little bit of face painting fun at a few kids parties, for example, you can also go with Crayola's Non-toxic Washable Kid's Poster Paints for an easy-to-use, easy-to-apply and easy-to-clean face painting option. Keep in mind that other craft paints might not be safe for use on skin, and you should check the ingredients to minimize the chance of allergic reaction. Even those listed as non-toxic and washable could cause an allergic reaction from ingredients like nickel, or simply be difficult to wash off
Which paint is used for face painting?
Face paint is a category of cosmetic, it is a product intended for and specifically formulated to be used on human skin. Part of this criteria is that it must contain Cosmetic Grade Pigments and hypoallergenic ingredients. That being said, there are very inexpensive brands which are not harmful but which have low durability and may cause skin irritation.As already noted here, tempera and acrylic craft paints or even watercolor paints are not suitable for skin, they were not designed for this purpose. A search online easily finds photos of people with skin which has been irritated or even scarred by the use of such paints intended for crafts use.Many extremely inexpensive face paints are of rather poor quality. One of the less expensive face paints that is actually of usable quality is Palmer Face Paint. This is the same company that invented Paint-by-Number kits. A bit thick, it isn’t great but it is usable.If price is not an object, the professional theatrical makeup company Mehron Cosmetics also makes a liquid face paint, but mainly sells various other products used by professional makeup artists for stage and film. Their products are far superior to daily wear cosmetics or face paints, but are more expensive.Their liquid face paint is a low end product for them (you really have to search to find it on their site) but it is head and shoulders above most others in quality. Professional theatrical makeup manufacturer Ben Nye also sells excellent face paint in cake form. I prefer liquid face paints for hygienic reasons because you can portion out small amounts that are discarded immediately afterwards, preventing the paint that touches anyone’s face from coming in contact with another person‘s skin. The antibacterial compounds added to most face paints will not prevent transmission of a number of skin-borne maladies. I use sponges and pointed cotton swabs which are disposed of or brushes which are immediately disinfected between uses.Various excellent brands exist: Ruby Red, FAB, Graftobian, and Kryolan among them. Good brands include Diamond FX, Wolfe, even Snazaroo is decent.In any case, when I or my students do face painting we follow very strict hygienic procedures (stricter than those called for by the International Face Painters Association) and we still have customers sign waivers, because approximately one in 10,000 people will still react to face paint even though it is hypoallergenic.
Is face painting with fabric paints safe?
Fabric paint is kinda acrylic paint and is not safe to use on the skin. You are advised not to use fabric paint for yourface. Though some paints listed as "non-toxic”, but most "non-toxic' acrylics have formaldehyde as a preservative.Guys.. choosing not the right face paint colours is the most major mistake that you can make as a beginner face painter. Many of the new face painters just go to their stationary shops and get those typical paints, or cheap water colors thinking that it’s all the same thing. Not many people realize that you can’t just use any old paints on human skin!Even most non-toxic acrylics just aren’t safe! It doesn’t matter if they’re water based, acrylic, or oil – if they weren’t made especially for the face and body there will be a high risk of allergic reactions breaking out on the skin. And you don’t want that to happen!The only face paints you should use are products that have been specially made for face or body painting – it is advised that you stick with water based paints (made for the skin) because they wash off easily.Don’t run the risk of using the wrong face paints on someone because if something goes wrong, (and it probably will) even if you have insurance, they won’t cover the cost of the damages you could be facing.So, do alot of painting and be safe.
What can I use to replace face paint/Halloween makeup due to that I am allergic to it?
Since makeup is a mixture of a variety of substances you are allergic to one or more components, not to the makeup itself. People aren’t allergic to cake, they are allergic to wheat, eggs, or berries.Other than sheer trial and error, discovering which substances you are allergic to will allow you to check the ingredients of various products in hopes of finding one that does not contain them.Try using clean makeup brushes and tools to apply aloe vera or a skin lotion you know you can safely use. I remember reading about the case of a woman who was convinced that she was allergic to every commercially available brand of mascara, but she did not test as reacting to any of the ingredients. Her puzzled doctors eventually discovered that she was allergic to the metal nickel. She had been using a nickel plated eyelash curler!