China News July 7th Summer is approaching. Many parents have made arrangements to take their children to participate in outdoor activities and enjoy parent-child interaction. Some children's cosmetics with cleaning, moisturizing, refreshing, and especially sunscreen effects have been included in the list. A shopping list for parents. In order to help parents correctly understand, purchase and use children's cosmetics and ensure the safety of children's makeup, on July 7, China Consumers Association and the China Health Care Association Cosmetics Development Working Committee issued summer consumption tips.
At least 50 million children use cosmetics in our country every year
In recent years, with the development of society and economy, people's pursuit of beauty has become more intense. The cosmetics market has gradually shown a trend of continuous growth and younger age, and children's cosmetics categories have been derived. Children's cosmetics refer to cosmetics suitable for children under 12 years old (including 12 years old), which have the functions of cleaning, moisturizing, toning, and sun protection. Products that are labeled with words such as "applicable to the whole population" or "for use by the whole family" or that use trademarks, patterns, homophonics, letters, Chinese pinyin, numbers, symbols, packaging forms, etc. to imply that the user population includes children, are also managed as children's cosmetics.
According to relevant statistics, at least 50 million children use cosmetics in my country every year. The market share of children's cosmetics is estimated to be nearly 5 billion yuan, and it is increasing year by year. On the market, there are a dazzling array of children's cosmetics such as lip gloss, lipstick, blush, nail polish, eye shadow, glitter, contour cream, powder cake, powder puff, etc. Some e-commerce companies also sell children's cosmetics in combination sets, with considerable sales. . At the same time, the children's cosmetics market has also exposed some problems, such as producing children's cosmetics without a production license, forging the name and address of the production factory, illegally adding hormones and anti-infective drugs, claiming to be "food grade" cosmetics, and selling "cosmetic toys" It is easy to be regarded as children's cosmetics, etc., which is not conducive to the safety and health of children.
html Infants and young children under 53 years old should not use "cosmetics"
When purchasing children's cosmetics, you should pay attention to the functional category. Infants and children under 3 years old should not use "cosmetics". Compared with adults, children under 12 years old (inclusive), especially infants and young children under 3 years old, have immature skin barrier functions, are more susceptible to external stimuli, have poor defense capabilities, and are also less susceptible to bacterial infections. Stronger. These skin characteristics determine the formulation of children's cosmetics to have more special considerations. Not only are children's cosmetics very different from adult cosmetics, but also the cosmetics used by infants under 3 years old and children between 3 and 12 years old are not exactly the same.
The "Cosmetic Classification Rules and Classification Catalog" issued by the State Food and Drug Administration stipulates that the functions of cosmetics used by children aged 3 to 12 are claimed to be cleaning, makeup removal, moisturizing, beauty modification, fragrance, hair care, sun protection, repair, and soothing , Soothing; while the efficacy claims of cosmetics used by infants and young children aged 0 to 3 are limited to cleaning, moisturizing, hair care, sun protection, soothing, and soothing. It can be seen that the efficacy claims of cosmetics used by infants and children aged 0 to 3 years old do not include "makeup" categories such as beauty modification and makeup removal. For this reason, parents should not buy "cosmetics" for infants and young children under 3 years old. If the label of cosmetics declares that it is suitable for infants and young children under 3 years old, it is illegal.
When purchasing children's cosmetics, look for the "Little Golden Shield" logo.
When purchasing children's cosmetics, you should choose a qualified and regular merchant, carefully read the label and verify the product information, and look for the "Little Golden Shield" logo. When consumers purchase children's cosmetics, they should first carefully check the operator's business license and other qualifications, choose a regular merchant with complete licenses to conduct transactions, and keep invoices, receipts and other shopping vouchers. Secondly, try to choose brands and products that are well-known and well-rated by consumers, and carefully read the label information on the product packaging, especially product ingredients, efficacy, user groups, production date and shelf life, precautions, etc. Finally, you need to check the registration or filing information of the product. Children's cosmetics are generally under the brand name "Zhuang" and can be checked and inspected through the National Food and Drug Administration website (https://www.nmpa.gov.cn/) or the cosmetics supervision APP. Product information authenticity.
Children's cosmetics "Little Golden Shield" logo
It should be noted that the "Little Golden Shield" logo marked on cosmetic packaging only indicates that the product is children's cosmetics and is distinguished from adult cosmetics, toys and other products. It does not mean that the product has been regulated. Department approval or quality and safety certification.
Children should use children's cosmetics under the supervision of their parents.
Parents should actively monitor their children's use of children's cosmetics and stop using them immediately if they feel uncomfortable. Make sure that children use children's cosmetics under the supervision of parents and in accordance with the usage instructions on the label or instructions. It is recommended to check the quality of children's cosmetics before each use, such as checking whether they are within the shelf life, whether the product properties have changed, such as discoloration, oil-water separation, mold growth, etc., or if the product emits an odor. stop using. When a child uses a certain children's cosmetic for the first time, it is recommended to do a "skin test" first, choose a small amount, dilute it, or try it locally to see if there will be any adverse reactions. If there are no abnormalities, use it normally.
If you experience allergic reactions or discomfort while using children's cosmetics, you should stop using them immediately. If the reaction and symptoms are mild, you can wash off the cosmetics applied on the skin with clean water and observe the child's recovery; if the reaction and symptoms are serious or if the reaction and symptoms do not improve after washing off the cosmetics on the skin, you can bring the cosmetic products and external products with you. Go to the dermatology department of the hospital and describe the process and details of the adverse reactions to the cosmetics to the doctor.
Accidental ingestion is a safety risk
There are no "food grade" cosmetics, and ingesting cosmetics by mistake as food is a safety risk. Recently, some businesses have used certain raw materials that can be used to produce "food" when producing cosmetics, and they have taken the opportunity to call such cosmetics "food-grade" cosmetics, implying that it is safer for parents to give such cosmetics to children. In fact, cosmetics and food are two different categories of products. According to different regulations, different product standards, raw material requirements, production conditions, etc. are applicable. There is no so-called "food grade" cosmetics at all. To evaluate whether cosmetics are safe, it is necessary to evaluate the safety of their raw materials, as well as product formulas, production processes, usage methods, storage conditions, etc. For this reason, paragraph 2 of Article 13 of the "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Children's Cosmetics" clearly stipulates that "children's cosmetics labels shall not be marked with words such as 'food grade' or 'edible' or food-related patterns."
In daily use, if occasionally a small amount of lipstick, lipstick and other high-quality children's cosmetics are licked into the mouth, there is no need to worry too much, because this intake is small and generally still within the safe range. However, if children mistake children's cosmetics for food and ingest a large amount, it may cause health risks. If symptoms occur, seek medical attention in time.
Cosmetic toys cannot be used as children's cosmetics
Children's cosmetics and toys must be strictly distinguished, and cosmetic toys must not be used as children's cosmetics. Children's cosmetics and toys are two different categories of products, which are managed according to different laws and regulations, and their management measures and requirements are also different.
Currently, some products such as "children's dressing tables" or "baby dressing tables" consisting of eye shadow, blush, lipstick, nail polish, etc. are very popular in the market. In fact, many of these products are "cosmetic toys" produced by toy manufacturers and are only used for painting dolls and other products. They are only produced and inspected in accordance with the production standards and quality inspection standards of toys, and the products have not been completed by the drug regulatory department in accordance with the law. The registration or filing is not managed as children's cosmetics. Products such as "lipstick toys" and "blush toys" produced in accordance with general toy product standards may contain substances that are not suitable for use as cosmetic raw materials, such as colorants with relatively high safety risks, which may irritate children if used as cosmetics skin.
In addition, this type of "cosmetic toys" may also have the problem of excessive heavy metals, such as excessive lead. After excessive lead is absorbed, it can damage multiple systems of the body and affect children's intellectual development. For this reason, parents must distinguish children's cosmetics from makeup toys when purchasing for their children.
Parents should advocate their children to pursue natural beauty and healthy beauty
The China Consumers Association and the China Health Care Association Cosmetics Development Working Committee remind parents that they should actively guide their children to establish correct aesthetics, and encourage their children to pursue natural and healthy beauty, and avoid children Too much reliance on cosmetics. At the same time, parents are also called on to effectively protect their legitimate rights and interests. When their rights and interests are damaged, they can negotiate with the operator to resolve the problem, or they can complain to the market supervision department or consumer association organization where the operator is located.
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