How safe are the face paints?
They are as safe as any other cosmetic product you use. All our products are formulated using cosmetically approved ingredients. That means that all the ingredients we use are widely recognized as safe for use in cosmetics and toiletries. The paints conform to the USA's FDA approval system and the European Cosmetic Product (Safety) Regulations. Our products are also tested to meet European the Toy Safety regulations (EN71). All cosmetics can, on rare occasions, cause allergic reactions and the product should not be applied in the immediate eye area nor to sensitive or broken skin. If you are unsure about sensitivity, a patch test is advised. Apply the product to the inside of the elbow. If a reaction occurs within 60 minutes, do not use. See also http://www.snazaroo.us/safety.htm

Do Snazaroo face paints contain Lanolin or Nut Oil?
No, neither. Some people are allergic to nuts and nut oils and need to check products carefully. Some people believe that lanolin (produced from sheep's wool) causes allergic reactions but this has been widely disputed. The word 'lanolin' appears on our ingredient listing (PEG-75 lanolin)because we use a derivative of lanolin. That means that we use an ingredient that is made by chemically changing pure lanolin. There is no reason to assume that an allergy to lanolin will mean an allergy to PEG-75 lanolin. HOWEVER. If you know you are allergic to some cosmetics, or if you are at all worried, you should carry out a patch test. Apply the product to the inside of the elbow. If a reaction occurs within 60 minutes, do not use.

Are the products tested on animals?
No.

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