Children's cosmetics - innocent play or universal evil: we sort out the controversial topic

10.05.2024 08:15

Children's decorative cosmetics are gaining more and more popularity among little fashionistas.

However, many parents ask themselves: should they allow their little girls to use decorative cosmetics?

According to experts, children do not need decorative cosmetics.

However, there are exceptions, for example, if your daughter is involved in dancing and performing on stage from an early age. In such cases, it may be necessary to use theatrical makeup, which is essentially a type of decorative cosmetics.

If a baby shows interest in cosmetics, it is important to understand the reasons for this interest. Usually there are two: the desire to play and the desire to look like an adult, "like mom."

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If applying makeup is primarily a game for a child, then you can do without painting the face - there are dolls designed for applying makeup and dyeing hair.

If we are talking about the desire to look more mature, then this is quite acceptable. However, in this case, you should choose the safest products. For example, instead of long-lasting lipstick, you can use hygienic lipstick, which looks beautiful, smells nice, but does not harm the skin.

Instead of foundation, it is better to choose a regular moisturizer with a slight mattifying effect.

The time to use real decorative cosmetics comes in adolescence. At this time, a girl can buy her first cosmetic set and learn to do light makeup under the supervision of her mother or older sister.

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Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources