Face Painting and Henna Guidance

FACE PAINTING AND HENNA GUIDANCE 1

GUIDELINES When running any activity that involves Face Painting and Henna the following must be adhered to: 

It is essential that you use non-toxic, hypo-allergenic face paints or 100% pure henna.

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Warn students that face paints or henna can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Ask people if they have sensitive skin. If they say yes suggest doing a skin test on wrist first.

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Have sensitive make up wipes and a clean face cloth on hand to remove paint quickly if irritation occurs.

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Ask all students being painted to sign a disclaimer.

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Keep packaging on hand in case students need to know ingredients

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Ask student to keep eyes closed during application. Do not apply paint close to eye area.

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Wash brush in warm water between EVERY person. Change water regularly.

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Painters must wash hands regularly.

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Offer a towel or tea towel to cover clothes.

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Make sure you know who to notify in order for any spillages to be cleaned up quickly (eg bar staff, event staff)

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Make sure you know how to contact your nearest first aider.

This information must be included in your Risk Assessment for the event that must be completed before approval.

You must notify your Union Coordinator before planning or advertising this event.

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DISCLAIMER The Students’ Union at UWE Face Painting and Henna Disclaimer Occasionally face paints can cause reactions or irritation. Please do not ask to be painted if you know you have sensitive skin, or allergies to face paint or any of the ingredients.

Please do not ask to be painted if you know you have a skin or eye infection, or sore or broken skin.

Neither the face painters nor The Students’ Union at UWE will be held responsible for any irritation or reactions that occur.

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The Students’ Union at UWE Face Painting and Henna Disclaimer Occasionally face paints can cause reactions or irritation. Please do not ask to be painted if you know you have sensitive skin, or allergies to face paint or any of the ingredients.

Please do not ask to be painted if you know you have a skin or eye infection, or sore or broken skin.

Neither the face painters nor The Students’ Union at UWE will be held responsible for any irritation or reactions that occur.

Please sign below to confirm that you have read and accept these conditions

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