If you want to steer clear of these products, don't fear — you can get your fix of glow-in-the-dark goods this Halloween without spooking your skin. "If you want to experiment with glow in the dark cosmetics and minimize the risk of a reaction as much as possible, stick to nail polish," said plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith. "Your nails are far less sensitive than your skin to the potential irritants in these products."
Other options to try? Luminescent hair dye, which typically comes in one-day-only formulas and can be washed off at the end of the night, and makeup with neon-bright (but FDA-approved) ingredients. "There are eight fluorescent colors that are FDA-approved for cosmetic use," said Dr. Shah, adding that you can look for the following on the label: D&C Orange No. 5, No. 10, and No. 11; D&C Red No. 21, No. 22, No. 27 and No. 28; and D&C Yellow No. 7.
Check out a few good bets below.
