Recently, there are not a few parents who perm and dye their babies. On the online sharing platform Xiaohongshu, #儿童烫发#的话题阅读量接近1330万次. Many people also specially posted their children's "fashionable hairstyles" - the little girl permed a "wool roll", and the young man made a "tin foil perm", some netizens in the comment area praised the good looks, but some people expressed concerns about health. So, is it safe for children to perm and dye? Let's take a look at popular science↓
- In order to ensure the safety of children, try on makeup, use makeup, and properly store cosmetics under adult supervision, and take measures in time if there is discomfort.
There are many reasons
It was decided that children should not dye their hair and perm their hair
Last year, the website of the State Food and Drug Administration issued a reminder on the consumption of children's hair dyeing and perm cosmetics, and it is not recommended for children to use hair dyeing and perm cosmetics.
The State Food and Drug Administration pointed out that at present, some parents dye and perm their children's hair to beautify their image in order to pursue fashion or stage performance effects. However, for children, the use of hair coloring and perming cosmetics poses certain safety risks. The main reasons include ↓
Hair dye and perm cosmetics are special cosmetics with high safety risks in mainland China, and they can only be produced or imported after registration with the State Drug Administration. From the category of children's cosmetics, it can be seen that hair dyeing and perm cosmetics are not children's cosmetics and should not be used by children.
According to the Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Children's Cosmetics, children's cosmetics refer to cosmetics that are suitable for children under the age of 12 (including 12 years old) and have the effects of cleansing, moisturizing, refreshing and sunscreen.
According to the Classification Rules and Catalogue of Cosmetics, the efficacy claims of cosmetics for infants and young children aged 0-3 (including 3 years old) are limited to "cleansing, moisturizing, hair care, sunscreen, soothing and refreshing", while the efficacy claims of cosmetics for children aged 3-12 (including 12 years old) are limited to "cleansing, removing makeup, moisturizing, beauty modification, aromatic, hair care, sunscreen, repairing, soothing and refreshing".
Children's hair is usually more fragile than adults, and the same is true for the scalp, which is more delicate, sensitive, and prone to allergic reactions. Broken skin, hair loss, hives, itching, and burns can all occur. In severe cases, your child may have difficulty breathing and swallowing.
Even the mildest hair dyes will have ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropanol, p-phenylenediamine, and resorcinol. These ingredients can dry out hair and skin and may cause allergic reactions.
Speaking of perms, studies have long shown that whether it is perming, dyeing, or barbershops boasting of "tall" ion perms, the damage caused to hair by all three is the same.
Comparing the picture below, you can see that the "scales" (small haircuts) of dyed and permed hair appear to varying degrees of warping and cracking, making the hair rough and dull.
In addition to allergies or other skin reactions, some studies have shown that dyeing your child's hair too early can increase the risk of cancer.
Cosmetics may cause adverse reactions due to individual differences, improper use, etc., such as "contact dermatitis" caused by allergens or irritants. Some hair dyes, such as p-phenylenediamine, are known to be more common allergens.
In addition, in the process of hair dyeing and perming, due to the differences between children's physiological characteristics and adults', coupled with insufficient cognitive ability, it is more likely to ignore warnings, misuse products, or accidentally enter the eyes or entrance, etc., which is more likely to cause serious adverse reactions to cosmetics.
According to the "Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics", the label of products using hair dye must be marked with warnings such as "hair dye may cause severe allergic reactions" and "not suitable for consumers under 16 years old". Some common ingredients in hair coloring and perm products, such as hydrogen peroxide and thioglycolic acid, are relatively irritating. According to the "Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics", the labels of products using these ingredients must also be marked with corresponding warnings, such as "prevent children from grabbing" and "avoid contact with eyes".
Shop for children's cosmetics
Look for the "Little Golden Shield"
When parents buy children's cosmetics, in addition to buying them through formal channels, they should also look for the "Little Golden Shield" logo. According to the relevant regulations of the State Drug Administration, children's cosmetics shall be marked with the children's cosmetics logo - "Xiaojindun" on the display surface of the sales packaging, which is a distinguishing mark for children's cosmetics from adult cosmetics, disinfection products, toys and other easily confused products, and non-children's cosmetics shall not be marked with children's cosmetics logo.
Children use cosmetics
4 precautions
- Children should use cosmetics under adult supervision to ensure proper use.
- Before using cosmetics, you can apply a small amount to the middle and lower part of the inner forearm, and after a period of observation, if the skin at the application site does not appear red, itchy, burning or stinging, you can use it normally according to the instructions for use.
- If you feel unwell, you should stop using the product immediately, clean up the residue on your skin in time, and pay attention to observation, if the symptoms do not improve, you should seek medical attention in time.
- Parents should check whether the cosmetics are within the expiration date and store the cosmetics properly to avoid contamination caused by improper storage.
Now that I know that it is not healthy to perm my child's hair
I also learned that the baby's hair is more delicate
So what do we usually do?
In order to make your child's hair healthier?
in everyday life
How to do a good job of baby hair care
- Give your child a regular haircut. After all, children grow and develop quickly, their metabolism is relatively fast, and their hair grows naturally and not slowly. Therefore, parents should pay attention to giving their babies regular haircuts, so that the child's hair can grow faster and healthier.
- Comb the baby's hair and pay attention. Because the baby's hair is relatively soft and easy to knot, it is necessary to comb the baby's hair lightly to avoid causing harm to the baby.
- It is best to use a special shampoo for children to wash your baby's hair, and do not use harsh products. Avoid causing damage to the baby's hair.
- Remember to give your baby nutrition. If you want to make the baby's hair healthy and smooth, it is necessary to supplement nutrition to the child, usually pay attention to the baby's diet, and supplement appropriate collagen and trace elements.