heat proof makeup

[basilosaurus]

To give a few seconds protection in a blast. This is what happens when you reveal dadt

www.themarysue.com/explosive-proof-makeup/

Action movie heroines (and heroes) with perfect makeup are just one step closer to science fact, not fiction.

Research scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi have developed a heat-resistant lotion that can withstand high temperatures, protect against a direct blast of heat for more than 15 seconds, is waterproof, and can be applied with ease (and, obviously, is fireproof). Invented for use by soldiers and firefighters, the military’s guidelines for the facial creme presented a hurdle for the team, because the product had to include DEET, an insect repellant that is, you guessed it, incredibly flammable.


Problem-solving included looking for bonds like those found in silicone that are outside the ‘intense flame spectrum’, and adding in a variety of synthetic polymers to shield the DEET’s flammable components. The findings are being presented as part of a talk on Polymers in Personal Care and Cosmetics, at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

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For those who live and have lived in Mississippi, we need this! Haha. But really... My sister sprays hair spray on her face to fix her make up so it doesn't run. I find that...gross.

[basilosaurus]

This isn't really about makeup not melting, but rather a lotion applied to the face to prevent heat damage, to protect military and firefighters from blasts. Makeup was a bit of a TIC comment.

But, ewww to the hairspray.

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I know. I was going off of that. People of Mississippi would invent heat proof make up though. You step outside and it melts off your face. I wonder if they can make it into sun screen as well...

I wonder how well it washes off and how it smells. You would this it would irritate skin if applied a ton. Could you imagine fire fighters sliding down the pole, racing to put lotion on then their suits and jumping onto the engine?

Can you tell I'm bored at work?