A bill under consideration in California would ban the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to children under 13.
California’s bill, AB 2491, was introduced by Democratic Rep. Alex Lee, who represents a district in the San Jose suburbs, and passed the Environmental Safety and Toxic Substances Committee on April 23. An appropriations hearing on the bill is scheduled to be held Thursday.
“Children don’t need anti-aging products. AB 2491 protects children from potential harm from the use of products that can cause short-term or long-term skin damage that they would not otherwise experience.” and protect teenagers,” Lee said in the paper. news release.
But the Personal Care Products Council, an industry group representing Sephora and Ulta’s parent companies as well as about 600 cosmetic and personal care product companies, said the bill would be “nearly impossible” to implement.
“This bill risks over-regulating products essential to safe and healthy skin care by proposing sales restrictions on a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, including basic necessities such as sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. ” said the Personal Care Products Council. The statement added that member companies seek to educate teens and pre-teens about age-appropriate product use.
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Sephora did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment on this story.
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The bill would apply to over-the-counter cosmetics that advertise anti-aging and contain vitamin A derivatives such as retinol and alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, ascorbic acid and citric acid.
A 10-year-old girl who used the skin care product was also present at the April 23 public hearing on the bill. The product that caused her side effects.
“I was mainly looking for products such as sheet masks, creams, and mist that are “glossy,” “moisturizing,” “whitening,” and “anti-wrinkle.” Because I don’t want to get wrinkles. Excuse me. You look old,” she said to a room filled with laughter from lawmakers. She said the girl developed a rash on her skin and she couldn’t sleep without pain medication. She still has swelling and redness on her face, which she says makes her feel self-conscious.
“I really wish I had known these would affect me, because if I had known, I never would have used them,” she said of the products. “I didn’t know you could buy products that looked so good but actually harmed your skin.”
The bill requires businesses to take “reasonable steps” to ensure customers are over 13 years old. This could include signage or asking customers for their date of birth or asking them to show identification.
Experts say Sephora Kids is buying anti-aging products prematurely
As skincare becomes more popular among young people, it seems Sephora has been taken over by tweens. Many people are obsessed with skincare, “Get Ready with Me” and makeup tutorials on social media.
Dermatologists have previously seen children whose skin care routines take up to 12 steps and who use products containing ingredients that can make their skin more sensitive to environmental damage. he told USA TODAY.
Experts say exfoliating products like retinol, commonly used as anti-aging products, aren’t necessary for young people under 20, when collagen begins to decline. It may be prescribed by a medical professional for use in conditions such as acne in teenagers.
Experts say sunscreen is a safe and effective anti-aging measure that children can use instead.
Contributions: Charles Trepany, Katie Camero
