Modern face and body paints are made according to stringent guidelines, meaning these are non-toxic, non-allergenic, and can easily be washed away. These are either applied with hands, paint brush, and natural sea sponge, or alternatively with an airbrush. Contrary to the popular myth perpetuated by the James Bond movie Goldfinger, a person is not asphyxiated if their whole body is painted, although wearing body paint for a prolonged period may cause heat stroke by inhibiting perspiration.

As for Mehndi, natural brown henna dyes are safe to use; however, synthetic black dyes can cause serious skin allergies, and require patch tests before the actual paintings commence.

Whatever the type of body paint (the same is true for cosmetics), should the skin show any sign of allergy, one should immediately cease using it. Moreover, it should not be applied onto open wounds, nor should it be applied too close to the eyes. It is not advisable to use paints or products which have not been formulated for use on the body as these can result in serious allergic reactions.

The Face paints that i use are Snazaroo. Established in 1989, Snazaroo has grown from its modest roots supplying fancy dress hire shops to become the world's leading maker of water-based face and body paints.

Today its UK factory creates and supplies hand-made face and body paints, along with hundreds of other products, to over 20 countries around the world.

The company’s emphasis on quality and safety - all paints comply to the strictest toy and cosmetic regulations, are water-based, easy to apply and remove - has inspired huge brand loyalty over the years.

Remember, Cheryl at Cheeky-Face-Painting.co.uk is available for face painting, balloon modeling, birthday parties and fetes, Cheeky Face Painting covers Goole and the immediate area. We regularly travel as far as field as Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Doncaster and York for Face painting demonstrations, parties and events.