Children's cosmetics: a review of varieties and rules of choice

Children's cosmetics are completely unlike adults. Although we are moved, seeing how little daughters try to copy mom’s makeup, it’s not worth encouraging such actions. Adult cosmetics are not suitable for children. For manufacturers, manufacturers offer a large selection of their own cosmetics. This article will tell about what it should be and how to choose it correctly.

Children’s cosmetics are considered to be intended for babies from birth until they reach the age of 14 years. At each age stage, there are certain developmental features that dictate certain requirements for cosmetics for children.

Children's cosmetics are strictly regulated by GOSTs, its composition should be completely safe. The very first cosmetics - care. The baby gets acquainted with her even in the maternity hospital - these are baby creams, diaper cream, later - the first “no tears” shampoos, baby soap, powders.

There are protective children's cosmetics - sunscreen, hygienic lip glosswhich is so convenient to use in cold and windy weather. Well, and where without decorative! There are whole lines of blush, lipstick, perfume and eau de toilette for little girls.

None of the species can be replaced by a similar adult remedy. It is dangerous for the baby’s health. And that's why:

• the skin of the child is thinner than the skin of an adult, epithelial cells are smaller;
• the basement membranes are less developed, but because the baby’s skin is faster destroyed, cracked, exfoliates;
• the water-fat shell of the skin is imperfect, it is destroyed faster when exposed to irritants - urine, feces;
• secretion of the sweat and sebaceous glands of the baby does not work at full capacity;
• the acidity level of the skin of the child is at a neutral pH of 6.7, and therefore its protection is reduced;
• the child’s hair is weaker and thinner than that of his parents;
• babies often swallow pasta while cleaning their mouth, and therefore they need a special "baby" composition.

The composition and components of cosmetics for peanuts is exactly what distinguishes it from adult counterparts. The composition is described by GOST 32117-2013. The requirements, as follows from this document, are very stringent. But in different countries they may differ, and therefore there is another important document - the technical regulation of the Customs Union - TS 009/2011. It provides a complete list of the components that are prohibited in cosmetics for children.

Baby care products, such as powders, should not contain a single drop of boric acid. These are the requirements. Under the same conditions, the same substance should not be observed in toothpaste for babies up to 3 years old and in mouth rinses. Toddlers under the age of three are not allowed to add tetraborates to cosmetics for bathing in the bathtub.

The presence of talcum powder in the powder is not a problem, but the regulation prohibits the use of such cosmetics in situations where the child can inhale the composition. The presence of salicylic acid is allowed only in shampoo; in other cosmetics, its presence is extremely undesirable if the products are intended for children under the age of three.

The dye in cosmetics for the smallest is allowed only one - salicylic acid and its salts. But such care products are intended for children over three years old.

In the production of children's cosmetics for body and hair care, the presence of preservatives cannot be avoided. The technical regulation allows the presence of silver chloride, but only in those products that are intended for boys and girls who have reached the age of three. Iodopropinylbutylcarbamate is a preservative that can be included in shampoos and bath gels; in the rest of the variety of cosmetics for the smallest, the presence of this substance is taboo.

It is important to choose not only hypoallergenic care products, but also to monitor acidity. It should be at the level of 6-8. The presence of bacteria and fungi is considered unacceptable.

These cosmetics are usually recommended by a children's doctor. She has a certain active substance, for example, ointment from teenage acne is often created on the basis of zinc oxide. A remedy for atopic skin has a softening and antibacterial effect.

Pharmacy cosmetics undergo even tougher control, and pharmacists are also monitoring the composition. An instruction is attached to it with detailed data on the composition, methods of use, possible side effects.

In decorative children's cosmetics, the presence of perfumes of artificial origin is considered extremely wrong. Such flavors often become the main cause of an allergy in a child.If we are talking about toilet water for a girl or another product that needs a pleasant aroma, then only the presence of special fragrances - natural essential oils is permissible.

In the production of sunscreen baby cosmetics, the rules are the same. A distinctive feature is a higher degree of protection against UV rays. Its indicator is higher than that of adult remedies.

Existing documents and technical regulations describe not only the prohibitions in the composition, but also substances that it is desirable to include in the composition of children's cosmetics of any kind. Read the composition carefully. If you see them there, you can be sure that this is a good and high-quality product that children can and should buy.

• Thermal water - used in skin cleansers. May additionally moisturize and soften it.
• Vegetable oils - nourish and moisturize baby skin. Help protect her from dryness and cracks.
• Aloe - A good component, if the child’s skin is problematic, helps to quickly remove inflammation and irritation.
• Extracts of medicinal plants - daisies, sage, calendula, series.
• Silicon dioxide in toothpaste - such a composition is most economical in relation to maintaining the integrity of tooth enamel.
• Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide UV rays more effectively reflect and evenly distribute UV rays, reducing negative effects.

Today, there are a large number of manufacturers offering cosmetics for children. Here is a ranking of the best, according to parents in Russia.

A brand that has earned the respect and love of parents all over the world. It is often recommended by children's doctors, and all because this skincare product is of high quality and unconditional safety. Suitable not only for toddlers, but also for school children and adolescents. The company produces all creams, foams, shampoos according to its own formulas, each product passes several levels of control.

A Russian brand that works closely with a professional association of pediatricians. All skincare products are produced taking into account the age-related characteristics of children's skin. It can be used for infants, preschoolers and schoolchildren. There are several types of products designed for different types of skin. Cosmetics are affordable and are not much inferior to foreign more expensive counterparts.

The manufacturer offers a large selection of makeup products for the smallest. The composition uses only authorized natural ingredients. Most parents say that this brand has the same good detergents and creams.

In the lines of this cosmetics there is the same thermal water recommended by the regulations, and therefore all means are considered not only safe, but also therapeutic. Moms especially love the cleansing gel, as well as the cream for problem skin, which quickly repairs damage and promotes healing.

Another Russian brand, which is characterized by excellent reviews of moms and dads. Almost all products of this brand contain plant components, are saturated with vitamins, extracts of medicinal plants. It is noteworthy that the product line is very extensive - from cotton swabs and napkins with softening impregnation to shampoos, gels, soaps.

This brand from Germany is not the most budgetary, but one of the highest quality. The assortment is great - soap and foams, creams and shampoos, UV protection products. Manufacturers introduce natural ingredients into the composition, usually calendula. Among the possible disadvantages, experienced mothers call only high cost.

This Russian brand offers not only cosmetics for children, but also hypoallergenic products for mothers - washing powder, detergent for washing dishes. The cost is low and affordable for everyone, but as part of some funds, with careful consideration, you can find unwanted preservatives and parabens.

Another German brand offering natural baby cosmetics with the addition of vegetable oils. All care and protective products of this brand are suitable for sensitive and especially sensitive children's skin., do not contain dyes and preservatives. By cons include a relatively high cost.

Japanese cosmetics, affordable and safe. In general, its composition meets the standards, but experts advise it to be used infrequently, since triethanolamine is present in the composition. Excessive consumption can lead to overdrying of the delicate skin.

A good combination of low price and excellent quality. For the smallest there is a special series - “from the first days”. Care products can be used daily. No prohibited substances found in the composition. The downside is that the cosmetics of this brand is difficult to find on the shelves of pharmacies and stores. Often you have to order it through online stores.

The Russian brand, which offers decorative and care cosmetics for children from 3 years. These are beautiful and attractive boxes, small surprises inside and, of course, high-quality lipstick, lip gloss, eau de toilette, shampoos, bath foams. The prices are low.

Another bright gift option. All cosmetics included in the sets undergo strict quality control. Pastes, shampoos, lipstick and lip gloss, eau de toilette, napkins are sometimes supplemented in the set with cute bracelets, beads, hair clips for girls.

The brand has long grown from a target audience that included only small fans of cartoon fairies. Today It offers colorful and stylish gift sets and individual items.

Markwins Disney is just one of the lines of the manufacturer. Sets of decorative and care cosmetics differ in subject matter, but are combined with consistent quality. All funds are made in accordance with European standards, tested and approved for distribution in Russia.

Also, in search of quality children's cosmetics, you should pay attention to brands such as Moriki Doriki, Baby Line, Faberlic, Biolane, Nomi, Lucky, as well as the Korean Goong Secret line.

The choice of children's cosmetics is not an easy and troublesome task. And you need to do it not only in cost or appearance. First of all, you need to carefully study the composition. It is not necessary to have a chemist diploma to determine which cosmetics are safe.

You should refuse to purchase if the composition includes:

• oils of citrus, peppermint, lavender and eucalyptus are potential allergens;
• any dyes - yellow, pink, green and blue gels and shampoos look beautiful, but can be dangerous.

For babies up to a year and older, it is better to buy shampoos without fragrances from the “no tears” series, soft and hypoallergenic bath gels, skin moisturizing cream, powder without talcum powder. When choosing sunscreen and creams, it is better to choose a product with SPF 15 or more.

The choice becomes even more difficult when the child grows up and begins to show a lively interest in decorative cosmetics. The very decision about whether a girl is needed at 5, 9 or 11 years old should be taken by parents at a family council. Many are categorically against.

If your decision is positive, then buy only kits and individual funds of well-known and respected manufacturers in a pharmacy or a large chain store for children.The market for children's cosmetics is teeming with fakes, and when ordering via the Internet, no one guarantees that you will receive an original product with a tested safe composition.

When choosing decorative cosmetics for a child, refrain from powder and powder formulations, they can penetrate not only into the pores of the skin, causing blockage, but also into the respiratory tract. Shadows or blush for a girl should be creamy.

Child's nail polishes should not contain phthalates and toluene. And toilet water should not have a pungent smell. It is better to choose a lipstick hygienic - today in pharmacies there is a wide range of such products with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and other goodies.

Be sure to consider the individual characteristics of the child. If he is prone to allergies, then choose hypoallergenic drugs, although this does not guarantee that there will be no reaction.

Be sure to rate shelf life on the package. Even excellent cosmetics will not benefit if it has long expired. The packaging itself must be undamaged, not opened, not wrinkled. Feel free to ask the seller for a certificate of quality and compliance.

Review and testing of children's cosmetics, see below.