Acrylics as Face paint (from Mr. Steven Patterson, Derivan's CEO)

There have recently been several posts (some old, some new) saying that "acrylics" or artists' paints are dangerous to use on the skin and that they are carcinogenic, that is, they may cause cancer. This is not true, but deserves some explanation. Although some artist acrylics may contain pigments that could possibly be carcinogenic, it is the pigment that is the potentially harmful part, not the acrylic. However, these pigments will usually have more obvious health warnings on them than a cigarette packet, so it will not be hard to work out which are the bad ones. Of course, Derivan's Face & Body Paint, and Tim Gratton's products, contains none of these pigments.

Even with safe pigments, however, regular artist's paint shouldn't be used on the skin, for the same reasons that any other non-cosmetic product should not be used on the skin. Only cosmetic products made to cosmetic standards (or other therapeutic goods that are designed to go on the skin) are made using materials that are proven to be safe on the skin and can be used for pro-longer periods without any side effects.

For Derivan products, if they are labelled non-toxic then that's what they are. Being "non-toxic" however does not mean that they are meant to be eaten or for that matter go on the skin. They are designed to be safe for their intended use and if a person happens to consume a small amount 'accidentally' or get some on their skin 'the average person' will have no reaction. You should keep in mind that there are people who are not 'average' and are hyper-sensitive to some things and they may find that the paints cause them irritation or even to become quite ill, and this can happen with many different things - even something as humble as a peanut can be quite literally life threatening to some people. With that said I can't remember a complaint about our product (and I have been here since 1983). So non-toxic does not equal cosmetic.

Acrylics are not necessarily dangerous (many acrylics are approved and used in cosmetics worldwide) however it is certainly wrong to use an artist acrylic as a face paint. Only paints such as the Derivan Face & Body Paint or Tim Gratton's Aqua Colour that are cosmetics should be used.

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Acrylics as Face paint (from Mr. Steven Patterson, Derivan's CEO)

There have recently been several posts (some old, some new) saying that "acrylics" or artists' paints are dangerous to use on the skin and that they are carcinogenic, that is, they may cause cancer. This is not true, but deserves some explanation. Although some artist acrylics may contain pigments that could possibly be carcinogenic, it is the pigment that is the potentially harmful part, not the acrylic. However, these pigments will usually have more obvious health warnings on them than a cigarette packet, so it will not be hard to work out which are the bad ones. Of course, Derivan's Face & Body Paint, and Tim Gratton's products, contains none of these pigments.

Even with safe pigments, however, regular artist's paint shouldn't be used on the skin, for the same reasons that any other non-cosmetic product should not be used on the skin. Only cosmetic products made to cosmetic standards (or other therapeutic goods that are designed to go on the skin) are made using materials that are proven to be safe on the skin and can be used for pro-longer periods without any side effects.

For Derivan products, if they are labelled non-toxic then that's what they are. Being "non-toxic" however does not mean that they are meant to be eaten or for that matter go on the skin. They are designed to be safe for their intended use and if a person happens to consume a small amount 'accidentally' or get some on their skin 'the average person' will have no reaction. You should keep in mind that there are people who are not 'average' and are hyper-sensitive to some things and they may find that the paints cause them irritation or even to become quite ill, and this can happen with many different things - even something as humble as a peanut can be quite literally life threatening to some people. With that said I can't remember a complaint about our product (and I have been here since 1983). So non-toxic does not equal cosmetic.

Acrylics are not necessarily dangerous (many acrylics are approved and used in cosmetics worldwide) however it is certainly wrong to use an artist acrylic as a face paint. Only paints such as the Derivan Face & Body Paint or Tim Gratton's Aqua Colour that are cosmetics should be used.

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Octavia Spencer Star Struck By Steven Spielberg, Plans To Get Her ‘Boobs Lifted’ As Post-Oscars Splurge

First Published: February 23, 2012 12:53 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Octavia Spencer attends USC School Of Cinematic Arts Presents ‘The Power Of Film To Create Social Change’ Panel Discussion in Los Angeles on February 7, 2012 Octavia Spencer plans to reward herself for all of her awards season accolades for “The Help” with a little cosmetic work.

“I am going to get my boobs lifted,” the actress told Parade magazine when asked what her first “splurge gift” will be. “That’s going to be my first gift. I’m going to do that.

“I figured going into my forties I want my boobs where they were when I was 17,” she added.

The 39-year-old star has already found a time in her schedule to have the surgery.

“Right after the Oscars I start a Diablo Cody movie. We’re taping out of the country for four months, so I wouldn’t be back here until about August,” she told the mag. “So, I would want to do this around November. Then that way I could just relax until January.”

With a Golden Globe and SAG Award under her belt for her portrayal of “The Help’s” sassy Minny (and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at Sunday’s Academy Awards), Octavia has had her fair share of celebrity encounters, but was star struck by two in particular.

“Steven Spielberg. I saw him quite a few times and he was always smiling. And I literally probably looked like a stalker,” she told Parade. “He and Oprah. They’re right there together.”

Adding, “Oprah changed my dream of what I could be and Steven influenced every ounce of my artistry. I think he’s just the best ever. The fact that I got to do a movie for his studio and had conversations with him is like ‘Oh my God.’”

For more with Octavia, pick up a copy of this week’s Parade.

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