27/06/2026
Health, safety & happy little faces 🎨✨ One of the questions I get asked most is about hygiene, products and what parents can expect on the day 🧚♀️ so I’ve put together this little guide to answer some of the most common face painting FAQs 💛 Swipe to see ➡️
🫧 Easy paint removal tips
🧼 Hygiene practices
🌸 Paint sensitivities & patch testing
🤒 When children may need to skip face painting
🫧 How do I remove the paint?
Easy removal:
Warm water + gentle soap
OR
Baby oil / moisturiser first
No scrubbing needed ✨ baby wipes sometimes can do the job but I encourage applying oil or similar first to melt down the colours first & always be careful when removing glitter around the eyes 👀 ✨
I’ll always do my best to offer alternatives where possible while keeping all children safe and comfortable 💛 So.. everyone’s comfort and hygiene sometimes the answer is no 🙅♀️
I may decline painting if there are visible signs of illness, irritation, infection or skin concerns as face paint and brushes come into contact with the skin, and painting over broken or sensitive areas may cause discomfort, delay healing, or increase the chance of spreading germs 🦠
Thank you for understanding 🧚
If your child has allergies or sensitivities, please mention this before painting ✨ However if needed please seek medical advice 👩⚕️ For hygiene and safety reasons, I may decline face painting if a child has visible signs of illness, active infections, open wounds, healing skin, chicken pox, cold sores, conjunctivitis, fresh scratches, or irritated insect bites. 🧘♀️For your peace of mind I only use professional cosmetic-grade face paints. No cheap & nasty ingredients!
Patch testing is available on request. 🧚
Any painters who have worked alongside me know I’m a bit of a germaphobe 🤭 so you can always feel at ease knowing my kit is safe & ready for multiple faces! 👩🎨 Clean brushes
💧Fresh water changes
🧽Individual sponge practices
🧼Sanitised kit throughout events
Creating beautiful designs is important ✨ but creating a safe, comfortable and positive experience for every c