Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television

Ageing Make-Up Using Special Effects

It may be that the use of make-up alone will not achieve the full effect of ageing. There are products that can be painted on the skin that cause it to wrinkle. Latex is the base. It is a clear liquid that dries quickly forming a fine layer of ‘skin’ over the appropriate areas. The drying can be speeded by using a hairdryer on a cool setting, taking care not to make the artist uncomfortable. To exaggerate the wrinkles, the skin is stretched a little while the latex (which has been lightly powdered) is drying. When the skin is relaxed it will then wrinkle. A little latex used carefully around the eyes is extremely effective.

Great care must be taken around the eyes. A barrier cream should be applied first, ...