Body painting, or sometimes body painting, is a form of body art, considered by some as the most ancient form of art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most (in the case of Mehndi or "henna tattoo") a couple of weeks.

Stunning animal-themed body paint designs such as black cats, butterflies and scorpions were met with hippy cowgirls, army chic and skull mad girlie adorned in contemporary jewelery - with a conscience.