BODY PAINTING

Body painting considered by some as the most ancient form of art has its origin in a widespread tradition of primitive tribes. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most a couple of days.
Body Painting combines creativity with the proper identification of ones natural body figures to envision, and apply a design that would perfectly compliment the whole art and the body itself.
Body paints had been used in different purposes. For costumes, sexy sports uniform, army camouflage, an intimidator (for athletes), fashion shows, and for promotional purposes.
The body painting movement started in the 60’s when it was impulse by the liberalization of social mores regarding nudity.
There are many kinds of paint that is used for body painting including textile acrylics, theatrical body paint, and temporary tattoo paint. Whatever paint you use it needs to have the non-toxic label. However the label "nontoxic" does not mean completely safe or nonhazardous in any case, and refers only to exposure to adults, not children so research carefully the body paint you are painting to use before making your choice.