Thus begins a diatribe on safety and education in the world of makeup and special effects. Many products, including many non-toxic products, are not necessarily safe for use on the body. Many products that can be safely used on small areas of the body are not necessarily safe for full-body use. This article will begin and lead into a series designed to help inform and educate makeup artists, bodypainters, photographers, and models. The goal is to help artists make informed choices and avoid making unsafe assumptions in choosing what products are safe to apply to a models body!
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