Celebrations of the independence of Brazil, civic parades, cheer soccer team. There are those who like to get in the mood and are characterized from head to toe, including face painting and body. But before you enjoy the party, some measures are necessary to prevent complications to the skin.

Check out the main precautions that you should take before applying any paint:

Know your skin type

Dermatologists recommend that people with sensitivity to chemicals, with a history of allergy or have acne avoid applying paint on the skin. Even the specific paints for this purpose can cause irritation on sensitive skin or children, and even worsen the existing framework of acne or allergy.

Check the ink characteristics

The paint should be chosen carefully, never applying paints developed for industrial use not to cause severe poisoning.

It is important to check the origin of the ink, if it is hypoallergenic and suitable for applying to the skin, its validity and has regulation of Anvisa.

The material most recommended paintings is the ink makeup for clowns, that are usually developed based on glycerin and can be easily removed with soap and water.

Test the product prior to verify that it does not cause allergy

You can also test a small application of the product on the skin and wait a few minutes to check for any allergic reaction occurs.

Always use specific products and trusted brand of makeup to the skin, and avoid allergies and contact dermatitis.

Moisturize your skin

Before you start painting the skin, It is critical to hydrate the region that receive the ink, preventing dryness and the possible development of an allergy. After passing the moisturizer, Also apply a sunscreen.

Sanitize your hands and brushes

Another very important step is to sanitize hands, brushes and sponges before application of paints, to preserve the health of the skin and eyes.

Paint face carefully, and avoid applying the products in very close to the eye areas. The glitter requires more attention, You can reach the eyes and cause irritation.

Clean your skin

Remove all makeup shortly after the celebrations is an essential care, Cosmetic Removers using soaps or suitable for cleaning this area, as well as complementary with skin moisturizing. Proper hygiene prevents redness, peeling skin and itching.

Take good care of your skin!