Safety
Listed below are some general ideas you should take into consideration for the safety
of yourself and the people you work with.
- Keep a list of emergency contact numbers available at all times.
- Store toxic ingredients in high and secure places out of the reach of
children.
- Have a first-aid kit available at all times. You should buy a commercial kit from a
local pharmacy, grocery, department store, or other places where such a kit can be
found.
- Keep pets away when applying makeup.
- Keep the areas where persons will be, as well as around these areas as well, clean
from any dirt in the area, of objects that are broken, or other interference and
hazards.
- Always be on the alert and lookout and know accidents can happen at any time for
any reason.
- If you are to be exposed to bright lights and sunlight,
remove yourself from these exposures, and rinse your eyes and allow your sight to
come back to you. If you have any difficulty seeing afterwards, not including seeing
colors which is normal when exposed to such light, call an optometrist immediately.
- Always assume any item in Makeup FX will stain fabrics, carpet, skin, hair, nails, teeth, or
any other surfaces.
- You should always wear old clothes before working with any item in Makeup FX.
- Unless you know it's safe, always assume anything is flammable around a
heat source (such as clothes and some hygiene products) and if an ingredient's toxicity is unknown, assume it is toxic.
- When instructed to cook for a given time, always cook it thoroughly,
especially if it is to be eaten. Always assume anything being cooked or
flammable has the ability to be hot and therefore treat it as such.
- Properly discard used portions and store unused portions when available.
- Never breathe in, snort, or ingest anything unless told to do so and even then
keep cautious.
- Properly refrigerate or freeze items in Makeup FX as needed. Store as directed in each recipe or idea.
- Assume each item has never been tested so be careful and approach it with
caution.
- Use adequate ventilation at all times.
- Never use adhesives not approved for use on human skin or if you don't know how
to remove them.
- Never apply anything you do not know how to take back off.
- When experimenting with household items use extra caution. Sticking to food items
is the safest, but even then think before acting.
Listed below are some potentially harmful recipes and ingredients needing particular caution to prevent any accident or injury from occurring.
Slime
- Slimes can wreak havoc with plumbing, so don't throw them down the drain.
- Keep slimes away from anything they could damage. They can dry into fabric, and
any dyes they may have can stain. All slimes can potentially harm surfaces,
especially wood.
- Do NOT ingest any slimes.
Liquid Latex
- Avoid contact with eye and eye area. In case of eye contact, rinse copiously with
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
- Avoid contact with hair, clothing, and carpet as latex will adhere and will be
extremely difficult to remove.
- Keep away from fire and flammable items.
- Do not ingest or snort.
- Keep out of hair and clothes.
Breakaway Glass
- Be sure to cook thoroughly so it will not become gooey and stick in your hair.
- Breakaway glass can still cut you, but it is hard for this to happen. Be careful.
- Do not use under intense lighting as it will melt.
Other potentially harmful recipes and ingredients
- Corn syrup (all variations): Keep out of hair and fabrics.
- Food Coloring: Do not swallow.
- Use only Kayro® light and clear corn syrup when gluing things to the skin.
- Do not to serve any grease with the eggs, as it may still be hot enough to
cause burns.
- Fake eyes must be cut in half and placed over whole eye. Not to be used as a
contact lens.
- Do not ingest vinegar and baking soda.
- Never use talcum powder as it is bad for the lungs.
- Some people are allergic to soap. You should apply a small patch of soap onto
the skin and if a rash occurs, try a different type of soap.
- Use common sense.
In the event you need to contact a Poison Control Center or need information about them, you should visit
National American Poison Control Centers, http://www.napcc.aspca.org.
Whom to Credit
- Kelcey Coe, a Makeup FX original!