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There is always lots of exciting energy at our events. Our diverse design ideas have been created to help make our clients' events unforgettable. Our customer-focused philosophy has earned its reputation as one of the top service-oriented companies in Northern Illinois. We offer you the creative and interactive edge that will help make your next event a smashing success. |
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Add a touch of magic.... Give your guests a special treat -
something different, unique and truly memorable. We will
help create a fun-filled atmosphere that will dazzle your
guests, both children and adults alike ! Our specialties include amazingly creative and award-winning twisted balloon art as well as fantastic face painting … Both of which thrill our clients time & time again. |
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We are one of the most preferred private party & event entertainer businesses in the Chicagoland area, providing top notch entertainment for restaurants, private parties & special events. | |||||||
| Corporate Marketing… Are you looking to create walking billboards for your company or product? Let us create high profile balloon hats with your logo prominently featured in every design, either on-site or delivered directly to your event pre-made. These attention-getters will help impress, sell, brand and build loyalty to YOU. This on-site balloon entertainment is a great addition to any trade show booth, giving your sales staff the prime opportunity to mobilize attendees to visit your booth. Make your exhibit fun! | ||||||||
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Mitzvah, Company Picnic, Customer Appreciation Day, Holiday
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Enrichment Program, etc.. Also offering: Balloon deliveries, Balloon Sculptures, Balloon Animals, Balloon Twisting Classes, Face Painting, Cheek Painting, Party Packages, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, Restaurant Entertainment, Holiday Parties, Comedy Magic, School Fun Fairs, Games, Various Characters, Trade Shows, Custom Theme Parties, Novelty Entertainment, etc. |
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PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COUNCIL On Oct. 27, 2009, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) issued a news release and report alleging that the levels of various heavy metals the group found in theatrical and Halloween face paints could lead to skin allergies in children. "Face paints are novelty products that are applied infrequently and sold for use on special occasions or in theatrical settings. Like cosmetics, these products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the color additives used in them must be approved and listed by FDA. Although the report does not identify the specific color ingredients in the products tested, the trace levels of naturally occurring heavy metals reportedly found in the products are well below the allowable levels set by FDA for approved colors as not presenting a safety concern. "Although the report alleges that FDA does little to ensure the safety of these products, the agency does monitor face paints and has twice worked with manufacturers on recalls of face paint items when they were found to cause skin irritation and rashes. "Parents are advised to follow all directions on how to use and remove face paints, avoid products that indicate they are not to be used on children, and test products on your child's arm a couple of days in advance to check for any potential allergic reaction. For more information on face paint safety and tips for safe use, parents should consult the FDA Web site at: http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm143055.htm. Parents may also read face paint product labels and consult this site to ensure that the color ingredients in the product they intend to buy are approved by FDA. "If they follow these basic guidelines, parents can enjoy Halloween festivities with their children without unnecessary worry about the safety of these novelty products. "Although CSC is recommending to parents that they should mix up their own children's face paints, parents should note that since heavy metals are ubiquitous in food, water, air and other consumer products, there is no guarantee that homemade face paints are safer or as safe as those that may be purchased in stores.” For more information on cosmetic and personal care products, visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org. Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council is the leading national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry. Founded in 1894, the Council's more than 600 member companies manufacture, distribute, and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S.As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on everyday, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.
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Silly Farm Supplies is a proud
retailer of professional face and body art supplies. We are distributors for several major make up manufacturers and we'd like to take this opportunity to address a recent article published by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33524058/ regarding lead in face paints. We at Silly Farm stand behind our products and their manufacturers. We have been the leading provider of face and body art supplies for over 20 years and have a close working relationship with the manufacturing companies. We stand behind their safety ratings, trust that they have the best interest of the customer in mind, and that they take the necessary steps in making sure the products we use on children are safe and do not cause harm. Ben Nye Corporation, one of the industries oldest and most notable make up manufacturers released a very informative and useful article in response to Safe Cosmetics article claims. Please take a moment to review the release. We are confident it will set your mind at ease and give you piece of mind when speaking to concerned parents and for your own concerns. US Snazaroo Distributor, Gary Cole has also released a very informative statement which will also help you gain more insight into the materials and safety concerning face paint. Official Release by Ben Nye Corp: On Tuesday, a report was released by an organization called Campaign for Safe Cosmetics indicating that there are "potentially hazardous levels" of heavy metals in face paints. Ten products were tested including our LW Lumiere Wheel, and competitor products from Mehron, Snazaroo and Wolfe Brothers. All ten products contained lead; some of the other products tested also contained nickel, cobalt and chromium. Our LW was reported to contain .19 parts per million (ppm) of lead (but no other metals). This morning, NBC announced the CSC's claims on their news program. Product names were not reported. You can view the article here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33524058/ Most manufacturers and professionals in this industry know that groups such as CSC are irresponsibly reporting information to the public, causing consumer alarm and panic. This same organization issued a similar report in 2007 regarding lead in lipstick. The FDA performed their own analysis of lipsticks and found that Pb (lead) levels "are within the range that might be expected from lipsticks formulated with permitted color additives and other ingredients prepared under GMP (good manufacturing practice) conditions. The general feeling by the ICMAD (a cosmetic association to which we belong) is that the CSC got nowhere with the lipstick results, so now they're going after face paints. The CSC's goal, it seems, is to force the FDA to require that cosmetics be free of contaminants such as lead and other metals. The bottom line is this: Lead is everywhere. Lead is found in color additives and other raw materials used in the manufacturing of cosmetics. The FDA is the U.S. agency that has legal authority over cosmetic safety, including certification of the color additives that are allowable in food, drugs and cosmetics. The maximum allowable level of lead in a colorant is typically 20 ppm. The FDA-recommended limit for lead in candy is 0.1 ppm. The FDA has not determined that there is a safety concern regarding lead in cosmetics which are applied topically (not ingested), therefore, no upper limits have been established. Please read the attached bulletin for your own benefit. If questions come up come up from dealers and end-users, please feel free to email or fax the attached as our "official" statement regarding this issue. You are encouraged to visit both websites listed for further information. We at Silly Farm have the upmost concern for the safety of our customers and our industry. We will continue to follow studies, work with the manufacturers to bring you pertinent information, and keep up to date information regarding the materials used in the products we carry and sell. Please keep in mind that the face and body art industry has experienced amazing growth over the past 10 years and the manufactuers such as Mehron, Snazaroo, Ben Nye, Kryolan, and Wolfe have invested millions into research, development, and follow the required steps to ensure a safe industry. With the continued success and growth we can look forward to a safer and healthier industry with better product awareness. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions. We are always glad to help. Sincerly, Silly Farm Supplies 866-871-9403 |
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