A California House committee has voted against advancing a bill that would ban anti-aging skin products containing retinol, glycolic acid and ascorbic acid from being sold to children under 13. The bill was in response to the “Sephora Kid” trend. There is concern among dermatologists.
While the ingredients used in these products can help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the bill’s sponsor says these products can “improve the skin’s appearance, including redness, itching, swelling, dryness, and peeling.” It is claimed that it can cause ‘inflammation of the skin’ and cause local dermatitis and eczema.
The Cleveland Clinic notes that these symptoms are generally temporary.
Dermatologist Dr. Michael Nazareth told Scripps News Buffalo that Sephora’s kids trend has mixed reviews. He said it’s good for young people to be concerned about their skin health, but that concern comes with risks.
“Pre-pubertal skin tends to be a little bit finer-textured and doesn’t have the oil glands and things to support those products, so it can take a little bit of damage from those products and it can make your skin too dry. “It can cause inflammation,” he says.
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This bill was introduced by Rep. Alex Lee. The bill’s provisions would prohibit the online purchase of products using prepaid credit cards and require age verification.
“In recent years, anti-aging products containing powerful active ingredients like retinol have become much more available,” says Lee. “These are readily available in retail stores and you can see videos on social media of children as young as seven years old using anti-aging serums. However, America’s multi-billion dollar beauty industry has failed to take any meaningful action to address this issue, and companies have made it clear that children do not need to use it. They are profiting from unknowingly purchasing and using products that are not intended for them.”
The Personal Care Products Council was among the groups opposing the bill.
“Protecting preschoolers from the pressures of social media and the inappropriate use of cosmetics is extremely important to our member companies. This bill provides no such safeguards,” the Personal Care Products Council said. said in a statement. “AB 2491 is a hastily drafted attempt to use legislative power to stop social media trends.” All ingredients covered by this bill are safe when used at appropriate ages and as directed. . In addition to checking product ingredients at every sale, the bill would require cashiers to know whether a product is advertised as anti-aging and would also require verifying a customer’s age at checkout. It will be mandatory. ”
Dr. Nazareth offered advice to children and parents looking for skin care products.
“There are age-appropriate moisturizing products, sunscreen, slightly tinted makeup, anything you want to use that’s completely safe. I don’t have a problem with that. We’re people. I just want them to do what’s appropriate for their age, their skin,” Nazareth told Scripps News Buffalo.
