Safety Tips for Using Face Paint This Halloween
No Halloween costume is complete without the right facial decorations, which often means using makeup, face paint, or facial accessories like fake beards. In order to help avoid allergic reactions or other injuries caused by colorants and other harsh chemicals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers several tips for choosing Halloween makeup that won't leave you itchy or sick.
First, always follow the directions on makeup or other products. This includes following the directions on how to remove products. If the directions explain that the makeup is not for use on your face or near your eyes, avoid using it on these areas.
Next, if you're using a product you haven't tried before, do an allergy check by placing a small amount of the makeup or other product on the inside of your arm. If you develop redness, itching, a rash, hives, or another reaction, do not use the product.
Finally, not all color additives are approved by the FDA for use on human faces or near the eyes. The FDA website has a list of approved color additives online at http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/ColorAdditiveInventories/ucm115641.htm. Compare the ingredients on your makeup to the items on the list to make sure you're not putting anything on your face that might cause serious injury.
Every year, Halloween partygoers suffer injuries from improperly-made or defective costumes, makeup, treats, and decorations. If you've been injured by a holiday product, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Page Law can help. Call us today at (314) 322-8515 for a free and confidential case evaluation.
