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A California Assembly committee voted against advancing a billthat would have banned the sale of anti-aging skin products including retinols, glycolic acid, and ascorbic acid to children under the age of 13. The bill was in response to the"Sephora kid" trend that has prompted concern among dermatologists.
The ingredients used in these products help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but the legislation's sponsor argues the products can cause"skin irritations such as redness, itching, swelling, dryness, peeling, and potentially lead to topical dermatitis and eczema."Dermatologist Dr. Michael Nazareth told Scripps News Buffalo that the Sephora kid trend has pros and cons.
"Prepubescent skin tends to be a little finer and doesn't have the oil glands and things to support those products, so they can do a little harm and get their skin too dry and irritated from those products," he said.California restaurants upset with AG as state bans hidden fees Justin Boggs 10:35 AM, May 14, 2024 The bill was put forward by Assemblymember Alex Lee.
“Anti-aging products with powerful active ingredients like retinol have become much more accessible in recent years,” said Lee. “They’re readily available at retail stores, and we’re seeing videos on social media of children as young as seven using anti-aging serums. The industry itself has made statements that kids do not need to use these strong products. But the multi-billion dollar beauty industry in the U.S.
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