Transform your event with our vibrant and imaginative face painting that delights all ages.
Creative Face Painting Services
FUNtasy Art & Entertainment specializes in vibrant face painting, perfect for parties and events in the Ottawa area. Our designs capture imagination and joy.
From birthdays to community events, our face painting service adds an artistic touch to any gathering, creating lasting memories for everyone.
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From birthdays to community events, our face painting service adds an artistic touch to any gathering, creating lasting memories for everyone.
Why We Do Not Paint Children Under Age Three
At FUNtasy Art and Entertainment, we take pride in creating lasting memories through expert face painting. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a child’s joyful smile as we transform them into superheroes, butterflies, or fierce tigers. However, for safety and insurance reasons, we do not offer face painting services to children under the age of three..
We fully understand how appealing it can be, especially when your child is nearing three years old. However, as professional face painters, we adhere to strict industry standards, manufacturer instructions, and insurance requirements, all of which prohibit painting children under the age of three. This policy is not merely a preference but a crucial safety measure to protect your child’s health and well-being.
The Science Behind the Rule: An Industry Standard
All professional-grade face paints carry a manufacturer’s age restriction, clearly stating they are not intended for children under three. This guideline is supported by safety data and reflects the sensitivity of young skin. Furthermore, our insurance policy explicitly excludes coverage for painting children under three, meaning any adverse reaction in this age group would not be covered. Even if a child is just months away from turning three, we must adhere strictly to this policy to ensure compliance and prioritize every child’s safety.
Under-3s Have Extra-Sensitive Skin A toddler’s skin is still developing and much more delicate than that of older children. Even high-quality, hypoallergenic face paints can cause irritation, redness, or rashes on super-sensitive toddler skin. We never want to put a child at risk of discomfort, which is why we wait until they’re a little older and their skin is more resilient. Allergic Reactions Are More Likely A toddler’s immune system is still developing, making them more prone to unexpected allergic reactions—even if they’ve never had one before.
Untiil the age of three Toddlers’ skin remains highly sensitive and is still maturing, making it more vulnerable than that of older children. Even premium, hypoallergenic face paints may trigger irritation, redness, or rashes on delicate skin. For this reason, we recommend waiting until a child’s skin is more resilient to minimize any risk of discomfort..
Face paint has not been tested or approved for use on children under the age of three. To ensure their safety, we avoid exposing young children to products their sensitive skin may not tolerate. Our priority is to make face painting an enjoyable and safe activity, as for very young children, it can often lead to discomfort rather than fun..