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April 11, 2024
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The right time to use beauty products for kids

As much as girls want to wear their mom's makeup from a young age and boys fill their hair with gel, you need to know the right time to use beauty products on children to avoid allergies or major problems. The skin and hair of children are very delicate and sensitive, they need specific care.

Check out a list of some items that may or may not be used for your children and the ideal age recommendation. Remembering that specific products for children should always be used, as they are made especially for them.

Shampoo

Shampoo is a daily use product and should be used without age restrictions as long as it is only childish which are neutral and do not cause allergies to the child. Neutral shampoos keep the scalp always clean and fragrant.

Conditioner

For some adults, the conditioner is also a daily use product, while for children it is not recommended. If necessary, use only in children over two months of age and only a small amount on the ends of the wires.

Deodorant

Use of deodorant is not indicated. Before age 10, children do not have the glands responsible for armpit odors. Even the unscented, alcohol-free version of the deodorant still contains substances that can cause irritation to a child's sensitive skin. To keep your child always smelling nice, go with care and if you prefer, apply the children's perfume. Remembering the product should be sprayed only on the child's clothing.

Children's soap

There are no restrictions, baby soap can be used from the first days of the baby's life. Since it is childish due to its pH which should be around 5.5 which is very close to that of our skin, the product can be both bar and liquid.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen should be used on children from 6 months of age. You need to use child-specific products with minimal chemical filters in your formula. Factor 30 is the most suitable, from this factor, in addition to the protection not compensating, there is a large amount of chemicals. Reapply sunscreen every 30 minutes, especially on sunny summer days when the child is on the beach.

Make up

The right time to wear makeup is after 7 years of age and if possible with child-specific products, in a small quantity and that come out with water easily. It is good to avoid using makeup on girls who love to imitate their mothers and use their products. Normal makeup, especially, can cause skin infections and allergies in children.

Enamel

In addition to makeup, girls are beginning to like early nail polish. You must avoid using this product before 7 years. Enamel contains solvents in its composition that are very allergenic and can cause skin irritation and injury. In case your daughter insists, always look for child-specific or water-soluble nail polish, avoiding allergies with common nail polish in children.

perfume

Due to the child's sensitive skin, perfumes can cause skin irritation, so avoid as much as possible. In other cases, prefer options made especially for children, where it contains no alcohol and no dye, so there is no age restriction. Children's perfume should only be applied to the child's clothing, avoid spraying the skin as much as possible.

Hair gel

The use of hair gel is not indicated only in very young babies, nor use daily and in large quantities. Avoid continuous use of gel on the hair as it may increase the accumulation of fat on the scalp and may cause itching, irritation and dryness of the hair.

Moisturizing cream

Moisturizing cream is recommended for children who have very dry skin, in case of skin problems diagnosed by doctors or even on very cold days, where hot bath, low temperature and wind contribute to dryness of the skin. It is only recommended to use specific products for children and to be effective, their application in eple should be up to three minutes after the baby's bath.

Bath oil

The use of bath oil on children is not prohibited, it is just unnecessary. If you want to use it, doctors recommend it after three months of age, but you need to use a small amount. If you prefer, from the earliest days of your baby's life, massage is recommended to help remove scalp dandruff and clean the belly button. The most suitable bath oil for children are those containing vegetable oils.