Airbrush Face Painting Safety

 Questions and Answers

 

Is airbrush face painting safe?

YES! The safety of our guests is our highest priority. Airbrush face painting is actually safer than regular face painting. We use only high quality makeup, unlike some face painters who use craft paint! Even with makeup, regular face painting uses wet brushes which can transfer bacteria easily from person to person. With airbrush face painting the only wet object that touches the face is the makeup itself.

 

Will it get in the eyes?

While this is possible it is highly unlikely, as your natural reflexes close your eyes in reaction to air blowing on your eyelashes. Should you override your reflexes and open your eyes anyway, you will find that it is not quite as irritating as getting shampoo in your eyes (and just as safe).

Is the glitter safe to use?

We use only non-metallic glitters. Metal glitter should NEVER be used on or around the face. Non-metal glitter can be slightly irritating if it gets in your eye, but metal glitter can permanently damage your eye.

What about the spray, what if I breathe it in?

It is very unlikely that any of our guests could breathe more than a few particles of makeup when we paint them. We use very low pressure. This is no aerosol can so we have excellent control of where the makeup goes and where it doesn't. Again, all the ingredients used in our makeup are FDA approved and not harmful.

What about allergies?

In the years we have been painting, we have only been made aware of two allergic reactions. Both reactions were quite mild and resulted in nothing more than a red rash that went away within 20 minutes or so. As with any process, those with sensitive skin should not participate, or should ask for a small test patch.

How do I take it off?

The makeup removes easily with any mild soap, or most brands of baby wipes. For full face designs we recommend using baby shampoo so you can wash around the eyes with minimal irritation. Our makeup is much easier to remove than most paints or Halloween type makeup.

Can you cover the whole body? I heard that the skin needs to breathe.

The idea that skin needs to "breathe" is a myth. Frogs use skin to breathe, people use their lungs. As long as you are using a makeup with FDA approved ingredients on a model who is not allergic, you should be perfectly safe.

How long have you been doing this?

DaMISSUS has been face painting for 9 years. We have been using airbrush to paint faces since 1998.

Is this all you do?

For the last several years we have made our living as professional face painters, occasionally supplementing our income with other clown projects. We feel that this allows us to hone our skills to a much greater degree than if it was just a "weekend" thing. This is not to say that just working weekends won't get you great results. Besides that, there are the challenges and duties associated with any small business. There is always paperwork, marketing, banking, and improvements to be made.

How is it so fast?

Airbrush method is inherently faster with stencils than hand painting can be. Add to this that we have used our years of experience to put together the most efficient set up we could build. Most cheek designs can be finished in about 20-40 seconds, and most whole faces in about 4-6 minutes.

Some other things you might want to know before hiring us.

 

What do we need at the event site 

Electricity is nice to have but we can do without it if necessary. We do request that we be placed in an area that can be cleaned afterward. If such an area is not available, then we ask that you provide a cleanable floor covering that is suitable to your event. In summer we can provide a small umbrella, but for your guests sake you may wish to place us in a shady spot. In cooler weather it is imperative that we are in a location that is at least 60degrees F. as the spray makeup can get quite uncomfortable in cold weather.

 

Are you insured?

 

Absolutely. We never carry less than $1,000,000 in liability insurance, and we recommend that all entertainers carry the same. 

 

 

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