Interest in her mother’s cosmetic bag appears in girls almost from birth. And grows with them. After all, the desire to “be like a mother” is basic. But when the girl becomes older, she also begins to paint in order to seem older. Is there a danger in early addiction to cosmetics and from what age it is permissible to paint, AIF.ru told Dermatovenerologist of the Dermatovenerological Department of the Russian Children’s Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health Anastasia Zubova.
Beautiful always
The use of specialized children’s cosmetics is allowed from the age of three. And the frequency of its use is not limited. But to use adult cosmetics, you will have to wait a lot.
“Girls pick up cosmetics, as a rule, in order to be like a mother, a model from social networks or from a screen, which is absolutely normal at this age. There is no danger in this, but only if they observe the rules of personal hygiene, as well as the stages of cleansing the skin from makeup, as well as some other rules and do not abuse cosmetics, ”the expert says.
Nevertheless, a too pronounced addiction to cosmetics in a teenager should be alarmed. Recently, a new term has even appeared – cosmeticorexia (by analogy with anorexia). It means painful dependence on cosmetics. Modern girls who monitor bloggers mistakenly believe that without all these means they cannot be beautiful. A new trend even appeared in social networks: girls of about 10-12 years are posting a video on how to make full makeup with adult cosmetics. Subscribers express both approval and condemnation. One likes how babies and adult makeup look like, others in shock. But, according to our expert, abusing cosmetics, you should always remember that this can affect the assessment of their own beauty, which in the future can affect mental health. And the parents of the daughters are advised to talk more often with the child and explain to the girls that they are beautiful not only with makeup, but also without.
Attention to the label
Not any cosmetics are suitable for youthful, and even more so children’s skin. According to our expert, children’s and adolescent cosmetics should not include parabens, phthalates, artificial dyes, formaldehyde, flavorings, as well as sulfates.
Also, anti -aging components of the type of peptides or phytoestrogens should not be present there. And the point is not only that they are useless for young skin, but they can even harm, causing individual intolerance to the product, which can lead to the development of an allergic reaction. But the hobby of cosmetics does not lead to early aging does not lead. Although this is exactly what parents, grandmothers and teachers continue to scare the girls. “The aging of the skin is a genetic process, someone looks young and at 45, someone can appear at 20 first signs of aging. If the girl will use special children’s cosmetics, not neglect the rules of care, the frequency of cosmetics, then there will be no negative effect on her skin,” the expert says.
Not earlier than 12
Cosmetics for adults can be used no earlier than 12 years old. This is due to the fact that adults may contain aggressive chemicals and synthetic additives that will be unsafe for sensitive children’s skin. If you are not sure if the allergic reaction of the cosmetics that your daughter chose, first apply a little product to a small area of the girl’s skin (for example, on the wrist) and wait 15 minutes. If redness or itching does not appear, you can proceed to use.
However, children’s cosmetics can also represent the risk of individual intolerance. Therefore, it is necessary to observe how the child’s skin reacts to a specific cosmetic product, even if there is a “children” note on it.
What is dangerous to use adult cosmetics?
This can cause the following troubles:
1. Allergic reactions, skin irritation. The skin of children is more sensitive and exposed to various chemicals more than an adult.
2. Cutting pores. Adult cosmetics often contain more severe textures and oils, which sometimes clog pores and lead to acne or other skin problems. But adolescents and without it are often problematic.
3. Toxic effects. Some products may contain potentially hazardous or toxic substances (for example, parabens or phthalate), which are extremely undesirable for use on children’s skin.
Mom’s school
In order for the daughter to use cosmetics correctly, the mother must teach her important rules. Here, according to the expert, are the main of them.
Rule No. 1. Do not use mom’s cosmetics without her permission.
Explain this by the fact that adults may contain unsafe components that can affect its sensitive skin. Instead, you can invite the child to play a beauty salon and show interest in her cosmetics, thereby making it clear that her cosmetics are no worse than yours.
Rule number 2. Observe the rules of morning and evening care, always wash off makeup before going to bed.
Rule No. 3. Observe the stages of skin cleansing. In adolescence, it is the same as for adults. To relieve makeup or SPF tools, it is recommended to use micellar water, hydrophilic oil, then a gel or foam for washing.
Rule No. 4. To paint correctly, that is, it is safe (avoiding getting cosmetics in the eye) and aesthetically aesthetically. It is important to explain that the combat painting will not improve the appearance, but rather scare away others. Yes, and adult makeup on a teenager is not a beauty, but a bad snake.
Rule No. 5. Do not abuse cosmetics. To paint where it is appropriate. At this age, it is preferable to use decorative cosmetics only on special occasions, including holidays, photo shoots, performances.
Source: aif.ru