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Contra-indications and Contra-actions

Contra-indications

A contraindication is a condition which a client has that will prevent or restrict makeup procedures being carried out some conditions may require medical approval before the treatment can be carried out.

Contraindications to makeup procedures can be visible external conditions such as contagious skin disease or inner medical conditions which can be established during the client consultation. As a makeup artist if you perform a treatment on a client who has a contraindication you may:

• Be putting your client at risk because application of makeup may worsen the condition

• It may mean you put other clients at risk as well as makeup artist through cross infection

• If you perform a treatment on a client with a contraindication it may lead to an insurance claim against you which may result in being sued

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If during your consultation you establish your client has a contraindication as a makeup artist you must ensure you handle the situation discreetly and be sensitive to your client’s feelings. You should never diagnose the condition or alarm the client, advise them to seek medical attention. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and the client should always be informed professional in a private area for Confidentiality discretion

Contra-actions

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On occasion after makeup application your client may experience an adverse skin reaction. A contra-action is an undesirable reaction which can occur during or after a makeup procedure. This may mean that you have to stop treatment part way through the application and remove immediately or it may prevent you from being able to repeat the treatment again.

To reduce the chances of a contra-action you should carry out a patch test 24-48 hours before treatment. You should always do this when using recognised irritants such as skin adhesives (spirt gum, eyelash glue,) and latex. If your client has a reaction the treatment must not be carried out . When you carry out a patch test apply the product to behind the client’s ear or in the inner elbow arm crease. A patch test should be done every six months this is because allergies and skin sensitivities can happen over a period of time. If you feel it would be beneficial you can apply a barrier cream to the area before you apply the products to the skin. Allergy tests should be documented on your client’s consultation form/record card.

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Always check for known allergies during consultation

If your client is hypersensitive or allergic to any makeup products they may experience one or more of the contractions.

Occasionally you will come across clients are hypersensitive to makeup products or allergic. If this happens you may find that your client experiences one or more contra action. The common allergens and sensitisers are lanolin, perfumes, preservatives and sun screen chemicals

If a contra action happens during a treatment the following procedures should be carried out:

• Stop using the product causing the reaction immediately

• The product should be removed using the correct products immediately

• Apply a cool compress

• Next a cooling, soothing lotion should be applied to the affected area; this may be witch hazel or Aloe Vera gel

• The client can also try over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help ease inflammation. Don’t apply a hydrocortisone cream to your face without checking with your doctor

• The reaction must be fully documented on the client’s consultation form/record card

• If the reaction continues or worsens medical attention should be sought via the clients GP or local minor injuries unit. As a makeup artist you should let the client know which products you have used to help the General practitioner to determine the product allergic reaction

During a career as a makeup artist you will be exposed to many types’ chemicals and substances. If these materials are not used correctly they can become hazardous to both yourself and clients. They could cause danger to your health if you breathe them in, if the substances come into direct contact with your skin or eyes and if they are swallowed. This may cause illness or in serve cases death. This is why it is extremely important that the hazardous substances are handled, stored and disposed of correctly. The law requires any employer to control the exposure to any of these harmful substances within the working environment. Risk assessments should be carried out to identify the precautions that must be taken to control the risks this must include how to deal with accident, incident and emergency’s and ensure the employers have the correct training and supervision

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Conway J (2004) Makeup artist for professional qualification Harlow Essex: Heinemann-Pearson Education Limited

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