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The Art Of Face Painting

By Marci Glover


Mostly, an event would not be complete without having activities and entertainment. It is already part of the tradition, that every party should have an extraordinary fun for everybody. This is the reason of the popular face painting Oahu becomes viral in most parties. For many, it becomes as the start of their career.

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.

You should also choose the glitters that is good for the skin. Any metallic craft glitter is never advisable for the face. You can only use the glitter that is approved by the FDA. It is the glitter with polyester and has . 008 microns. This is the safest cosmetic that can be applied on the face.

Use a sanitizer that is good for cleaning the brushes and sponges. Never use alcohol since it is great in promoting bacteria in the materials. Use a sanitizer that is recommended to have a safety result. An amount remaining on the brush can contribute severe pain in most tissues in the eye part.

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.

Most children are prone to head lice. Before any action, you need to check first if they have head lice. To make avoid contamination from lice, you need to pull your hair back. You are holding the child while painting, so there is a possibility that it will transfer to you.

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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