1. Contra-actions and Contra Indications
By Claudia Gilman and Rea Powell

2. Contra Actions
A contra action is something that go wrong during a treatment, or something that can stop the make up treatment being carried out. For example a client having an allergic reaction half way through their make up. Some more examples of contra actions are:
♫ The clients skin is sensitive and erythema occurs during the make up.
♫ An allergic reaction occurs.
♫ The client does not like having products near his or her eyes and flinches when the artist attempts to apply product.
♫ The client failed to mention a previous contra indication or what not aware they had one. That is noticed during the treatment, for example an eye infection.
♫ A rash occurs.
♫ The clients eyes begin to water and smudge make up application.
If a contra action occurs a cold compress must be applied or the product removed. Stop make up application.

3. Contra Indications
Contra- indication refers to a condition that is present that will restrict or prevent or restrict make up being carried out or medical approval before procedures can go ahead.
Contra – indications may include external conditions such as;
Contagious skin diseases
Internal medical conditions that become apparent during consultations
Risks
Performing procedures on clients that show contra indications will:
Put client at risk, the make up could make the condition
Put other clients and the make up artist at risk from cross-infection
Lead to insurance claims and the make up artist being sued.

4. Restrictions to Treatments
Contra Indications
If contra – indication is present, act discreetly – do not alarm the client. Inform the client, they should not be embarrassed or uncomfortable
Restrictions to Treatments
Non-contagious bacterial skin disorders (acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, boils) – If infected
Contagious viral skin disease (cold sores, warts) – Avoid area or use disposable applicators and follow strict hygiene precautions
Non-contagious eye disorders (styes) – Avoid area; use separate applicators on each eye
Cuts and abrasions – Avoid area; make up artist may wish to wear protective gloves
Bruising or swelling – Avoid if painful to touch or if swelling is present.