Don Carnal emerges this Friday with force in schools, where children celebrate the first costume parties dressed in all kinds of costumes, accessories and makeup, lots of makeup. The Organization of Consumers and Users has launched a battery of advice to parents so that they use cosmetic products safely on the skin of minors. The goal is to ensure that the fun does not end with itching, allergic reactions or aggressive products that remain fossilized on the body.
The make-up to be characterized in Carnival, as a cosmetic item that it is, is subject to safety regulations and indications by the manufacturer. However, when we use it to dress up children, it is advisable to take extreme precautions due to the special sensitivity of their skin.
In the first place, all types of makeup must be ruled out in children under three years of age. For children over this age, it is preferable to opt for water-based products to paint the face or body with wet brushes or sponges, as if they were watercolors. They are less aggressive and lighter textures, and easier to apply and clean at the end of the party.
In the case of the lips, bars or paints based on natural oils and waxes are ideal, and even the OCU recommends using colored lip balms.
Look for the CE logo on the article you are thinking of acquiring, which represents a greater guarantee compared to others, and maintain a critical attitude towards messages such as “hypoallergenic” or “dermatologically tested”. “They are simple statements by the manufacturer that should not be believed at face value”, values the OCU in a statement.
When applying makeup to the face or body of the little ones, spread a first layer of moisturizing cream before painting, and avoid the area around the eyes. If any reaction occurs such as itching or redness in the area, wash it immediately with plenty of water and do not apply the product.
If you still have paint from the previous Carnival, check before using it again that it is not expired. If this is not the case, observe if the product smells strange or if the aqueous ingredients and the oils are not separated. If the texture has changed, discard that makeup as it has not been kept in good quality.
In addition, the OCU has attached a list of ingredients that are likely to cause allergies or be too aggressive -all cosmetics must show a list of their composition on the label-, and which, therefore, you should avoid:
-BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
-Formaldehyde and its releasers
-Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylsothiazolinone
-2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
-Allergenic perfume such as limonene, benzilbenzoate, Butilfenil Methylpropional, geraniol, citral or farsenol, among others.
In the case of lipsticks, the list of inadvisable ingredients includes the following:
-Cera Microcrystalline or Micro crystalline Wax
-Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
-Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
-Ceresin
-ozokerite
-Paraffin
-Paraffinum Liquidum
-Petrolatum
-Polyethylene
-Polybutene
-Synthetic Wax
Keep in mind that this type of party makeup should only be used occasionally, and don’t forget to wash the children’s skin well to remove all the paint at the end of the day.
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