Glow in the Dark Body Paint, UV Face and Body Paint

We are often intrigued by unusual chemistry phenomena, one of which is phosphorescent pigment. This pigment absorbs light when available and releases it in darkness. You might have seen glow in the dark process beforehand; the most common of which is the hand of a clock which looks bright green in dark for a few minutes, and fades later on. Other products based on this technology are glow in the dark powder, ink, paint, etc. The glow in the dark body paint has gained huge popularity amongst kids and teens; imagine when nothing is visible in total darkness, it will glow brightly.

What is Glow in the Dark Body Paint?

The correct name to signify glow in the dark paint is phosphorescent paint. During the formulation of this product, phosphorescent particles (e.g. doped strontium aluminate and silver-activated zinc sulfide) that remain bright in the dark are added in a specific amount to give self-luminescent effects. Glow in the dark body paint is available in a variety of colors, including green, blue, yellow, purple, red and pink. So, you have the option of selecting paint colors as per your preference. In most cases, the glowing duration for red paint is lesser than other colors. Some brands claim the glow period to be as long as 12 hours, except for red which glows for a shorter period, in minutes.

Applying Glow in the Dark Body Paint

Applying glow in the dark body paint is the same as other body paints. Paint vivid designs with this wonderful product and add more fun to your halloween parties. Other events that are perfect for using it are children birthday parties, custom parties, pirate parties, concerts and festivals. During application, use black light to see what you are painting. As mentioned already, red colored paint remains bright for a short period. Hence, depending upon how long you would like to make your body art glow, select the colors carefully. Also, bring a personalized touch to your body art by including designs related to the occasion. You can also try out temporary glow in the dark tattoos with this glow in the dark body paint.

Purchasing Glow in the Dark Body Paint

While purchasing glow in the dark body paint, you should always opt for quality brands. Ensure that you are buying a body paint, not a fabric paint. After all, you will be applying the paint directly to your skin. Any harmful chemical present in the product may cause skin irritations and allergic reactions. Follow the instructions strictly for application and drying, as directed by the manufacturer. The brightness of the product is determined by the grades, ranging from scale 0-7 (zero being the brightest and seven is the least bright paint).You can also make glow in the dark body paint on your own by using powder and a paint medium.

One of the advantages of glow in the dark body paint is that you can refill it for several times by using an appropriate light source. To be more precise, the light absorption and release phenomena can be repeated many a times. Expose the paint to light for a few minutes, by which time the phosphorescent particles will absorb adequate light. With this step, your glow in the dark body paint is refilled and ready to glow when darkness fills the room.