Dressing up can be a lot of fun, no matter what your age. But before you put on those eye catching costumes and makeup it is wise to remember that risking your health for a good costume just isn't worth it.
Dressing up for Halloween and trick-or-treating is a tradition in many households.
But with costumes, there often comes a little makeup.
When it comes to face paint, you want to make sure that you are using hypo-allergenic and non-toxic products...
Water-based paints work best for kids because they are easier to take off at the end of the night.
"My recommendation to those people who are doing these types of events is to try not to apply things in and around the eyes, especially chemicals and compounds that they are not familiar with,'' said Dr. Rishi Singh of the Cleveland Clinic.
If you're using fake eyelashes, stick to the manufacturer's instructions on the package.
'I remember when I was training, there was a person who used fake eyelashes during Halloween, but used Crazy Glue and unfortunately got the chemical into the eye, which was a quite a big irritant,'' said Dr. Singh.
And even though they may look cool, Dr. Singh says never use non-prescription contact lenses, which can be found on the internet.
They can cause serious problems.
"We see lots of patients that come in the next day with cornea ulcers and contact related conjunctivitis, which can be quite debilitating, in fact you can even lose your vision,'' said Dr. Singh.
Finally, before applying any makeup it's important to read the directions.
Some products are made overseas and may contain ingredients that are not approved in Canada.
With a report by CTV British Columbia's Dr. Rhonda Low
