Question:
I am aware of the effects of Titanium Dioxide in cosmetics, its a uva/b absorber. Using products without this in them, how do i protect the skin? i am a make-up artist, and specialize in make-up for bridal and special occasions, the problem is flash photography causes the concealed area to look 'white' ,when using products with titanium dioxide in, how do i still protect the skin from sun rays, adding sun protection prior to dioxide free products defeats the object of not getting the whiteness in photos. I want good photographic results, without whiteness and skin protection for the client! Look forward to your advice.
Karen,
If you use a TD sunscreen underneath our product, you shouldn't have an issue with "white face" as I call it. Since our makeup is a layer on top of the sunscreen, it is covering up the Titanium. However, you need to ask yourself if the person in going to be in direct sunlight for extended periods of time during the wedding or event? Is it truly important and mandatory to have a full level sunblock on this person for the wedding? Most weddings are indoors, or under tents, so there is usually ample amount of natural sun protection.
Also, you should know that we have Zinc Oxide in our makeup, which is a natural sunblock and sun protection. It all depends on the level of protection you want for your client. Our products provide spf 4-7 (depending on how much you put on). This is enough for everyday general use. If they will bee in direct sun for a long period of time, you may want more.
As a makeup artist, my most important thing is to make a person look good. That being said, on the day of pictures/wedding/event, you may want to not use Titanium Dioxide at all, just to be safe, and only use a good moisturizer and our makeup. Then advise them that on a daily basis they need to wear sunscreen. Minimal damage (if any) will be done from not wearing TD for just one day, and most people agree that it's worth not putting on TD the day of the wedding, so they can look their best.
Long term, they should definitely wear sunblock, but to skip TD for one day to create memorable pictures is generally worth it for everyone involved. The main thing a woman wants on her wedding day (or special day) is to look flawless. Sunblock takes a back seat. If it's just for one day (or evening where there obviously isn't any sun), I say don't worry so much about sunblock and concentrate on making them look stunning.
Christopher
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