We are not advocates of face paint for kids. If you really must, for Halloween purposes, try organic versions. The FDA recommends these simple steps to keep safe:
- Follow all Halloween face paint directions carefully, including warnings against using around the eyes.
- Don't decorate your face with products, paints and colorings that aren't intended for your skin.
- If your Halloween face paint has a very bad smell, this could be a sign that it is contaminated. Throw it away and use another one.
- Before using new Halloween costume makeup, perform a simple patch test, particularly if you or your child is prone to allergic reactions, a few days before Halloween.
- Read ingredient lists and don't buy any product that has non-approved colors. The FDA lists coloring agents approved for use in cosmetics.
- Don't use products with fluorescent colors (D&C Orange No. 5, No. 10, and No. 11; D&C Red No. 21, No. 22, No. 27 and No. 28; and D&C Yellow No. 7) near the eyes.
- Don't use luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) colors (zinc sulfide) near your eyes.
- Wash thoroughly (and follow label instructions) once trick-or-treating or the party is over; don't go to sleep with Halloween costume makeup on your skin.
- Before using older products, check it against these two May 2009 recall notices for Fun Express children's face paints.
- If you have a bad reaction to Halloween face paint, report the incident to the FDA, so that other consumers can be protected.
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