Dubbing the perfume on a child, painting your small nails with polish, in which blush for a photoshoot on formaldehyde or their cheeks, may look like innocent acts at social media age, but such practices are really safe.

The use of cosmetic on children and toddlers on the eyelids from mascara to eyelids is rapidly common. In fact, you type ‘child makeup influencers’ and you are obliged to achieve dozens of Instagram reels, which show young girls doing multi-step skincare routine or raise a large eyeshadow kit and apply a bright dust on your eyelids and cheeks.

What does science say when it comes to implementing cosmetic products? The baby skin is fundamentally different from adult skin, it is thin, more permeable, and is still in development. It makes more susceptible to irritation, allergic reactions, and long -term health risks, including hormonal disruption.

Newborns have layers of skin similar to adults, but those layers are thinner up to 30%. This means that chemicals of cosmetics can be more easily passed through the skin and deep tissues or bloodstreams.

According to Adam Taylor, an expert at Anatomy at the University of Lancaster, baby skin also contains more water and low sebum, natural oil that serves as a protective barrier. It enhances vulnerability for dryness and irritation, especially when exposure to products is not especially designed for the baby skin, they wrote in the recent conversation.

New Delhi -based dermatology Dr. Deepli Bhardwaj warned, “You cannot use mascara, it needs to be very real and authentic. Many over-the-counter products may contain harmful additives or chemicals, which are not suitable for the delicate eyes and skin of the child,” advise against casual use of traditional or cosmetic formulations on babies.

Some skincare is likely to damage health by disrupting hormones from ingredients or causing allergies. Alkylphenols, triclosan and BPA can affect hormone activity, while cyclosiloxen can form in the body. Ethenolamine can potentially manufacture harmful compounds, and parabens mimic estrogen. Phthalates are associated with reproductive issues, especially in children, and can trigger benzofenone allergic reactions and hormonal changes in sunscreen.

Adding this issue is the increasing presence of children’s makeup and body products in the market. These include everything from body glitter and face paint to lipstick, nail polish, hair gel and perfume.

A 2023 study published in environmental research and public health by researchers at Columbia University throws light on this growing trend and along the risks. These items are often designed with bright colors and cartoon characters to appeal to children, and marketed through social media platforms that are also often young users.

Cosmetics can cause many allergies in cosmetics, including fragrance compounds, lanoline (wool alcohol), preservatives and hair dye chemicals. Even products with “natural” or “herbal” labels are not automatically safe. In fact, allergic contact dermatitis is a well -recorded reaction to many of these substances.

Columbia researchers found that most children in the US use makeup and body products that may contain carcinogenic and other toxic chemicals. Many cosmetic products for children contain heavy metals and other toxic chemicals that are associated with cancer, neurodevaltics damage and other serious and irreversible health effects.

The bottom line is that infants and children’s skin is not equipped to handle cosmetic products for adults or even older children. As the wellness industry pursues boundaries, experts urge parents parents to prioritize safety and long-term health on short-term aesthetics or trends.