Safety Data Sheet & Face Paint Fact's
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PRODUCT SDS FORMS FOR GLOBAL COLOURS
Global Colours Face & Body Art Product MSDS or SDS
For the Professional FacePainter and concerned parents. In the very unlikely event of skin irritation, or more likely misuse of products, Attached are Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), also known as Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of all Global Colours Body Art Products available on our website. MSDS or SDS forms are an important component of product stewardship and occupational safety and health. Stay Safe kids.
Food For Thought
Common Questions
Is face paint vegan?
There are "vegan" facepaints available on the market, however, they are very difficult to find and they do not have the same consistancy, texture and quality of a regular high quality and reputable brands of face paint.
Is Face Paint non-toxic?
Reputable brands produce non-toxic face paint that is approved by the FDA, EU and Australian commission. Global Colours is the company we, as professional entertainers use and promote. It is lead free, cadmium free and chromium free as well as non-toxic.
Is Face Paint OK for sensitive skin?
Yes, depending on the product and brand you are using. Reputable face paint companies such as Global Colours, Mehron, Snazaroo, Wolfe, TAG, Superstar, Diamond FX, and Cameleon all produce high quality, high pignmented face paints.
If the face paint says hypoallergenic or dermatologically tested, is it safe?
No. Neither of those terms are regulated, so a company can make up its own definition.
How do natural face paint products rate?
Unfortunately, face paint products that are labeled as natural are still not safe. One ingredient to be aware of is a preservative called Optiphen, also known as Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid. It has a 5 rating on EWG’s Skin Deep Report with “strong evidence indicating it is a human skin toxicant or allergen.
Can people with facial hair / beard be facepainted?
Yes, ofcourse. Just bear in mind that not all designs will suit your face and many designs will need to be improvised to accomodate your facial feature. Your facepaint artist would be happy to recommend a design that not only suits your facial features but also your personality to get you into theme.
Can people with glasses get facepainted?
Yes. Simply remove your glasses for the duration of the facepaint and re-apply them later once the paint is dry. You artist can also recommend designs to suit your face and features as well as accomodate your glasses.
What are the most popular girl designs?
Butterfly
What are the most populat boy designs?
Spiderman
Can babies get facepainted?
Yes, however, it is recommended that your baby be atleast 6mths or older before they get their first tiny facepaint.
What are the most popular Hallooween facepaint designs?
Superheros
Can facepaint be used for hunting?
Yes when applied correctly, facepaint can be use to camoflage for hunting and other outdoor games.
How to remove facepant?
Generally all waterbased facepaint can be removed with soap and water.
Chemicals to Avoid
If your facepaint contains any of these ingredients - throw them away
It is well known that a lot of products come to market shelves world wide, with hidden ingredients, that have not been approved or tested.
Why Lead is a problem?
Why is Cadmium a problem?
Cadmium is of particular concern as it can mimic estrogen and the research linking it to breast cancer. Chronic exposure can lead to kidney, bone and lung disease.
Face Paint Alernatives
Can watercolour pencils be used to facepaint?
No. They are not designed for skin use and are not recommended for skin use. Leave them for the paper and buy real facepaint.
Can crayons be used to facepaint?
No. They are not designed for skin use and are not recommended for skin use. Leave them for paper based art and craft activities and buy real facepaint.
Can watercolour paints be used to facepaint?
No. They are not designed for skin use and are not recommended for skin use. Leave them for the paper and buy real facepaint.
Can acrylic paint be used for facepaint?
No. They are not designed for skin use and are not recommended for skin use. They are toxic products to the skin. Purchase real facepaint for the face and body.
Can you use facepaint on your cat or dog?
Real facepaint is suitable for human use as it is non toxic. It is not recommended to paint your cat or dog. However, if you need a quick Halloween costume for your pet, you could get away with it for a few hours. Please remember to wash your pet as soon as possible after your event.
Can food colouring be used to facepaint?
No. Its not recommened. It will stain your skin for an extended period of time. Just buy real facepaint.
Can facepaint be used to avoid facial recognition?
To a degree, yes. It could also make you more obvious too.