The beauty industry is by far one of the most popular industries in the world. With the popularity of skincare products and various make-up kits, the question arises as to whether makeup is safe for children.
You will see many children on social media applying makeup with their parent’s permission, but is it okay?
Opinions vary, with many parents still believing that make-up should be left to adults.
Whether you agree or disagree, here is what you need to know about make-up and the safety concerns you should have for your precious princesses:
Kids grow up too fast
Kids need to be encouraged to be kids no matter what they see going on around them. No child should be changing their appearance even if they’re using pretend makeup kits to transform themselves. This makes them grow up too quickly and may trigger certain sexual triggers at a very early stage.
It’s inappropriate
As aforementioned, makeup has a sexual tone to it and besides being used to draw attention to one’s face, it hides flaws thus somewhat deceiving and studies have shown that women who wear makeup act differently from when they do not.
Makeup can become a source of fake confidence at an early age affecting their self-esteem as they grow up. It also sends the wrong message to all those who see young girls and kids wearing lipstick and other makeup that should be reserved for adults.
Allergies
Study after study has found that certain makeup brands marketed to children contain harmful ingredients that cause allergies and other skin reactions.
