May 12, 2009 Recall of Chinese Face Paint

The May 12, 2009 recall of face paint manufactured in China is far from the first recall of cosmetics manufactured in China. The FDA has issued numerous warnings and failure to comply letters to various manufacturers in China concerning the presence of bacteria and lead in their manufactured makeup products. With the lax enforcement by the Chinese Government and the inability of the FDA to test every product being imported from China, it becomes incumbent on the American Consumers to use good judgement when purchasing products that were made in China.

The May 12, 2009 is certainly not the first tainted product produced in China that has been recalled, in fact a search of the FDA database shows that over 200 products meant for human consumption or application have had questions raised by the FDA, more than any other country in the world. The current Face Paint that is being recalled was distributed in the US under various names including Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express.

For real fun for children with Face Paint try Mehron's water based Face Paint Makeup formulated and produced safely in the USA. Mehron Makeup has been made in the USA since 1927 under the watchful eye of the 2nd generation of the Melik Family. Mehron Makeup has appeared on Performers from the stages of Broadway to the Movie Sets of Silent Films, from the Clowns of Home Town Circuses to Cirque du Soleil, and from the days of American Bandstand to the age of MTV.

All Mehron Makeup Collections are made in the USA including, Face Painting Makeup, Body Painting Makeup, Clown Makeup, Halloween Makeup, Extreme Beauty Makeup, Special Effects Makeup and Professional Theatrical Makeup. Let there be one less thing to worry about by using a true makeup produced in the USA by a family that has been formulating makeup for over eight decades. All Makeup is not created equal. Mehron Makeup is formulated by researchers, mixed by chemists and produced using safe quality ingredients. Don't let a day of fun turn into a medical nightmare, use quality Face Painting Makeup made in the USA.

Mehron Introduces Airbrush Stencils

In conjunction with the creator, Donna Nowak, Internationally acclaimed Face Painter and Body Painter, and founder of Show Offs Body Art, Mehron is proud to add Airbrush Stencils to their Face Painting Makeup Collection. Mehron will start by offering four of the Airbrush Stencils created by Ms. Nowak. Each Stencil is hand designed by Donna and is a professional quality stencil that is washable and reusable.

Airbrush Stencils by Show Offs Body Art were created for everyone from the Professional Makeup Artist to the backyard party host who wants to add the art of face painting to their summer time party fun. These Airbrush Stencils created by Donna and offered through Mehron are fantastic for adding an artistic activity to parties, barbecues and family gatherings. Every Church Carnival, Community Festival, and Fund Raising Fair can now add a "Professional Face Painting Booth" by using these reusable, washable Airbrush Stencils designed by Donna Nowak.

Currently there are four choices of Airbrush Stencils by Show Offs Body Art being offered at Mehron, Peanut, Queen A Nuna, Radiance, and Sweet Pea. Used in conjunction with Mehron Face Painting Makeup and the new Lux Airbrush Makeup these durable, cost efficient Airbrush Stencils create a long lasting, perfectly detailed Face Painting creation.

Mehron is pleased to welcome another specialty product developed by an Internationally recognized Makeup Artist into the family of quailty makeup products produced in the USA. As with all products offered by Mehron, Donna Nowak's Airbrush Stencils were chosen to join the Mehron Line of products not only for their artistic addition to the world of makeup, but also because they represent the the philosophy of quality upon which Mehron was founded. Since 1927 Mehron has been serving the Professional Theatrical Performance Community with quality makeup formulated and produced in the USA with selected ingredients.

Buy Face Painting Makeup Made in the USA

With the USA FDA issuing a recall of Face Paint Made in China for Oriental Trading announced on May 12, 2009, the importance of knowing where your makeup comes from and what it is made of becomes of utmost importance. ALL MEHRON MAKEUP IS MADE IN THE USA. Mehron, Leaders in Theatrical Makeup since 1927, have since their inception used hand selected ingredients and formulated all makeup in the USA free from animal testing.

The May 12, 2009 FDA recall notice lists the specific brands of Face Paint that are currently involved in the recall, but as with other recent recalls of products from China, including, toys, dog food, and milk products, the current list may only be the tip of the iceberg. To be sure you and your children are using safe Face Paint Makeup and other cosmetic products it is wise to look for cosmetics made in the USA, where standards are higher and the integrity of the Company is beyond reproach. Mehron Makeup was founded by a man with a dream in 1927, Mehron Melik, who began hand formulating Makeup in a loft off of Broadway in New York City, NY to meet the needs of his neighbors who were predominately employed as Professional Performers. Mehron was always concerned with producing a quality product with hand selected ingredients that his neighbors would appreciate and feel safe using on a daily basis.

The same philosophy upon which Mr. Melik founded Mehron Makeup continues today under the leadership of Martin Melik, the son of the Founder. Mehron Makeup continues to be formulated and produced in New York, USA. The quality of Mehron Makeup has never been in question, you can use Mehron Face Painting Makeup with the knowledge that it is made by a family that has cared about their customers since 1927.

Mehron Makeup is available throughout the world through Authorized Mehron Dealers. For those attending the 2009 New York Makeup Show in New York City, NY on May 17-18, Mehron will have an extensive exhibit of all of the Mehron Makeup Collections. At the exhibit you will be able to see first hand the vibrant, dynamic colors of Mehron's Face Painting Makeup along with the quality of all of Mehron's Makeup lines.

Even if you don't buy Mehron Makeup, please assure yourself that you are using a safe product by checking to see if it is made in the USA. Not only is it important to support quality products produced by quality US Companies, it is imperative for your health and safety that you know where your Makeup was produced, and that the contents are safe for your skin.

Mehron Face Paint Safe to Use

On May 12, 2009 the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a Press Release advising Consumers to stop using certain cosmetic face paint items labeled as distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, NE. due to adverse skin reaction in children. These products were distributed Nationwide. The Press Release goes on to name the specific products being recalled. This recall does not include any Mehron Makeup Product. The Face Paint being recalled was manufactured in China.

Mehron Face Paint Makeup is manufactured in the USA using quality ingredients tested by the Researchers and Chemists for standardization, consistency and safety. Mehron Face Paint is high quality makeup that has been produced in the USA for over 80 years. Mehron has continually produced their Makeup in the USA adhering to the quality standards established by the founder, Mehreon Melik in 1927. Mr. Melik passed down his knowledge and expectations to his Son, Martin Melik, the current head of Mehron.

Quailty Face Painting Makeup is still available for everyone from Mehron. Mehron produces all of their Makeup Products in the USA under the watchful eye of the second generation of the Melik Family. Water Based Face Painting Kits are available and safe to use by children as are all of Mehron's various Face Painting Makeup.

The current recall of face paint manufactured in China is a warning to be aware of where and by who your makeup is made. For quality makeup that has adorned the faces of the Stars of Studio and Stage for over 80 years you can trust Mehron, Leaders in Theatrical Makeup since 1927.

The Mehron World of Makeup

Mehron Makeup was founded in the USA in 1927 by Mehron Melik who began hand mixing makeup by hand using quality, personally picked ingredients. In 1927 Mehron Melik was living in the heart of the Performance Community off Broadway in New York, NY. His neighbors and friends were the first customers of Mehron, whose quality Makeup quickly earned a reputation throughout the Theatres of New York.

Mehron Makeup continues to be made in the USA from quality ingredients and is never tested on animals. The Researchers and Chemists at Mehron are very particular about the ingredients that go into making their world renowned Theatrical Makeup and have continued that tradition in all of the Makeup Collections produced by Mehron in the USA.

Mehron Melik insisted that only the finest ingredients could be used in his Makeup. Today over eight decades later his son, Martin Melik continues to produce Mehron Products with the basic philosophy that all Mehron Products will be produced using quality ingredients to produce a quality product.

Today, 82 years later, Mehron Makeup not only produces the world's high quality Professional Theatrical Makeup but has also expanded their philosophy of producing high quality makeup produced in the USA to Face Painting Makeup, Body Painting Makeup and Extreme Beauty Makeup. No matter what occasion you need Makeup for, Mehron has you covered with standardized, quality ingredients, expert blending and production facilities located in the USA.

Are You Ready for Some Makeup?

Get Ready! May 17th-18th, New York, New York is the place to be if you're ready for some makeup. The New York Makeup Show opens at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, in Manhattan, NY. The Annual New York Makeup Show is becoming the best Networking, Hands On Makeup Show in the Industry. Attended by thousands of Makeup Professionals ranging from Makeup Artists to Makeup Manufacturers. The Show offers Makeup Artists from all levels of the Profession to engage in Workshops and Seminars and attend the keynote address by Davis Factor, Grandson of the famous Makeup Manufacturer, Max Factor. Mr. Factor will be addressing the Topic, "A Career in Makeup".

Mehron is sponsoring the May 18th Seminar featuring Marion Ceja, Director of Mario Ink from Chicago, IL. Marion will be addressing "Extreme Eye Design " at the 4:00 PM Seminar located in Seminar Space B at the New York Makeup Show. Mario Ceja will be utilizing the products from the Extreme Beauty Makeup Collection by Mehron. As the Makeup Director of the Air Brush Academy in Chicago, IL, Mr. Ceja has been ahead of the curve in using Airbrush Makeup to achieve Extreme Eye Designs by using Airbrush Makeup in conjunction with Extreme Beauty Makeup by Mehron. Mario Ceja continues test the limits of Makeup Beauty by challenging the traditional concepts of Eye Makeup. Remember this not to be missed seminar is an exclusive presentation sponsored by Mehron and only presented at the New York Makeup Show 2009.

In between networking opportunities, seminars and workshops, attendees will also have access to Exhibitions presented by Makeup Associated Companies throughout a broad spectrum Makeup Industry. The Mehron Exhibit will be offering the chance to see most of the hundreds of Professional Mehron Makeup Products developed, formulated and manufactured by Mehron since 1927. At the Mehron Exhibit you will be able to see the NEWEST Mehron Makeup Product, just introduced, Airbrush Stencils designed by Donna Nowak, world recognized Face and Body Painting Artist.

If Makeup is your livelihood or if you think you would like to make it your livelihood, The New York Makeup Show is a must attend event! For all the information you need to attend the New York Makeup Show 2009.

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