Types of Cosmetics and Brushes

Fitch Hair(Good)

-A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive. -Comes from the Russian Fitch or the North American Skunk.

Badger Hair(Good)

-A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive. -Stiff in grade with a lot of spring. -Comes from the Turkish and Southern Russian Badgers.

Bristle(Good)

-A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive -Comes from hogs and boars. -Finish varies from soft, thin and silky to a stiff grade. - Costs will vary.

Synthetic Bristle(Poor)

-A high gloss, resilient texture. -Typically made of Nylon Bristle. -Stiff and brittle in grade. -Not recommended for postmortem cosmetology. -Inexpensive.

Goat Hair(Poor)

-Course in grade. -Inexpensive. -Comes from the back and chin of the goat.

Types of Blush/Rouge

-Liquid -Cream -Cake powder -Loose powder

Camel Hair(Poor)

-Made from wool. -Unsuited for cosmetic brushes. -Widely known as a type of artists brush.

Ox Hair(Better)

-One of the better quality brushes for embalming cosmetology. -Springy in character. -Comes from the ear of the Oxen.

Red Sable (Best):

-The finest quality of hair. -Uniform in length, strength, thickness and spring. -Price increases with length of the hair. -Comes from the tail of the "Kolinsky" also known as the Red Tartar Marten.

Types of External Cosmetics:

1. Foundation 2. Blush/Rouge 3. Lip Color 4. Mascara 5. Eye Shadow 6. Eyeliner 7. Eyebrow Pencil

Methods For Applying external cosmetics

1. Gloved hand 2. Brush 3. Sponge 4. Puff/Pad 5. Spray

Why Use A Specific Brush:

1. Purpose of Operation - Base your brush decision on why you need it and not on how the brush looks. 2. Style of Ferrule - The metal part of the brush which fastens the hair to the end of the handle. The ferrule determines the size, shape and design of the brush. 3. Setting Compound - A good setting compound will keep the brush from shedding. In a better quality brush the hair is "vulcoanized in rubber or bakelite compound." 4. Design of the Handle - This design allows proper balance and feel, affected by the finish, weight, length and shape of the handle. 5. Sources of Hair......

Sources of Hair:

1. Red Sable 2. Black Sable 3. Ox Hair 4. Camel Hair 5. Fitch Hair 6. Badger Hair 7. Goat Hair 8. Bristle 9. Synthetic Bristle

Definitions:

1. Transparent - Having a property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that a body situated beyond or behind it can be distinctly seen. 2. Translucent - Somewhat transparent; transmitting light but not causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct images. 3. Opaque - Not transparent or translucent; not allowing light to pass through. A concealing cosmetic.

Black Sable(Better)

A good, useful, moderately to high priced cosmetic brush. -Comes from the tail of the Wood or Stone Marten's. -Comes from the tail of the Civet-Cat.

Foundation

A. A complexion cosmetic that acts as a base for additional colored cosmetics. It conceals minor imperfections and can act as a moisturizer. It may also add color to the skin. 1. Liquid 2. Cake powder 3. Cream in a jar 4. Cream in a stick

Applying Blush

A. Apply to all ages: 1. Chin 2. Ear 3. Forehead 4. Hand 5. Cheek (note variations in application by age) Young Child - Front cheek, below center of eye. Older Child - Half way between center of eye and lateral canthus. Young/Middle-Aged Adult - Nearer lateral canthus. Elderly Adult - Inferior to older child and barely visible.

False Eyelashes

A. Artificial lashes increase the size and texture of a persons natural lashes or replace lashes during restoration. 1. Eyelash strips 2. Individual eyelashes

Eye Cosmetics

A. Eyeshadow - Color applied to superior eyelid 1. Soft powder 2. Cake powder 3. Liquid powder 4. Cream Sticks B. Eyeliner - Creating a line close to lashes to make eyes appear larger and lashes appear longer 1. Liquid 2. Cake 3. Pencil C. Mascara - Used to darken eyelashes 1. Cake 2. Semi-liquid

Powder:

A. Powder is any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding a)Type i. Loose ii. Cake b) Colors i. White ii. Translucent iii. Tinted

Eyebrows

A. Touching up B. Determining correct length C. Removing Hair/Shortening D. Lengthening/Coloring

Lip Color

A. Used to color the mucous membrane of the lips. 1. Liquid 2. Cream in a jar 3.Cream in a stick form B. Appling "Designer" Lip Color: 1. Cover lips with foundation 2. Outline with liner or pencil 3. Brush on color 4. Add lip gloss instead of powder, if used during life C. Waxing Lips: (pg. 180-181)

Blush or Rouge

A. Used to recreate the natural red coloring in the warm color areas of the skin caused by blood. B. Warm color areas are areas on the skins surface, which during life are naturally reddened. 1. The Face a. Cheeks b. Chin c. Ears d. Mucous membranes of the lips e. Forehead on males 2. The Hands a. Knuckles b. Fingernails c. Cuticles

Black Sable and Ox Hair (Better):

Black Sable -A good, useful, moderately to high priced cosmetic brush. -Comes from the tail of the Wood or Stone Marten's. -Comes from the tail of the Civet-Cat. Ox Hair -One of the better quality brushes for embalming cosmetology. -Springy in character. -Comes from the ear of the Oxen.

Camel Hair, Goat Hair, Synthetic Bristle (Poor):

Camel Hair -Made from wool. -Unsuited for cosmetic brushes. -Widely known as a type of artists brush. Goat Hair -Course in grade. -Inexpensive. -Comes from the back and chin of the goat. Synthetic Bristle -A high gloss, resilient texture. -Typically made of Nylon Bristle. -Stiff and brittle in grade. -Not recommended for postmortem cosmetology. -Inexpensive.

Eyeshadow

Color applied to superior eyelid 1. Soft powder 2. Cake powder 3. Liquid powder 4. Cream Sticks

Eyeliner

Creating a line close to lashes to make eyes appear larger and lashes appear longer 1. Liquid 2. Cake 3. Pencil

Fitch Hair, Badger Hair, Bristle (Good):

Fitch Hair -A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive. -Comes from the Russian Fitch or the North American Skunk. Badger Hair -A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive. -Stiff in grade with a lot of spring. -Comes from the Turkish and Southern Russian Badgers. Bristle -A good brush. -Fairly inexpensive -Comes from hogs and boars. -Finish varies from soft, thin and silky to a stiff grade. - Costs will vary.

Brushes (From Klicker Text)

Good cosmetology depends in part on the quality of brushes you use. Consider the following when choosing a brush: 1. Purpose of operation 2. Style of ferrule 3. Setting compound 4. Design of handle 5. Sources of hair a. Red Sable b. Black Sable c. Ox Hair d. Camel Hair e. Fitch Hair f. Badger Hair g. Goat Hair h. Bristle I. Synthetic Bristle

Transparent

Having a property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that a body situated beyond or behind it can be distinctly seen.

Opaque

Not transparent or translucent; not allowing light to pass through. A concealing cosmetic.

Purpose of Cosmetics:

Postmortem cosmetology accomplishes the recreation of natural form and color by: -Replacing color in the skin -Counteracting color changes in the skin -Covering discolorations -Accenting positive facial features -De-emphasizing negative facial features -Compensating for artificial lighting

Translucent

Somewhat transparent; transmitting light but not causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct images.

Coloring Methods:

Two methods for restoring color in a deceased person: 1. Internal method a. Arterial dye 2. External method a. Cream cosmetic 1. Transparent 2. Translucent 3. Opaque b. Powder cosmetic 1. Transparent 2. Translucent c. Liquid cosmetic 1. Transparent 2. Translucent 3. Opaque

Mascara

Used to darken eyelashes 1. Cake 2. Semi-liquid

The Face(Blush or Rouge)

a. Cheeks b. Chin c. Ears d. Mucous membranes of the lips e. Forehead on males

The Hands(Blush or Rouge)

a. Knuckles b. Fingernails c. Cuticles

Powder

any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding