Two weeks ago, little Lydia, three, suffered a strong allergic reaction to facial makeup that her parents bought her, and that she kept her hospitalized with burns, blisters and itching on her face and eyes.
The pains continued even days later, and that is why their parents wanted to share their story through social networks, with the aim of raise awareness of other families on the importance of paying attention when acquiring children's makeup, checking its ingredients and its suitable use in children.
"I am doing this post because I feel it is very important to remind parents to be very careful about what we buy from our children. For Tony and for me this made us open our eyes and from now on we will be more cautious to when checking the components of what we buy from our children "
A few days ago we bought this set of dollar makeup at a store in the city, thinking it was harmless and non-toxic (…) But we never imagined that the day after applying makeup to our daughter on her eyes and lips we were going to live this nightmare"
"There are six different chemicals in this makeup that are commonly known to cause an allergic reaction. Lydia, unfortunately, was allergic to any of those components and suffered a strong reaction. She was so severe that she had to be hospitalized (...)"
"In 24 hours our little girl went from being a healthy girl to having swollen eyes, severe blisters and a rash all over her body that forced us to apply cold compresses every 30 minutes because her skin burned. In addition, she was unable to eat for days because of the blisters and cracks of his lips. "
"Lydia has been through a lot these past few days. The good news is that we are finally home and she is recovering. Please be aware of everything your young children use, especially children's cosmetics, to prevent this from happening happen to them too "
With this heartbreaking publication, accompanied by various photographs in which the damage that the facial makeup had caused on the skin of her little girl could be seen, her parents wanted alert other families on the serious effects that sometimes the use of this type of children's makeup can have.
What reactions can cause makeup?
And, although it may seem innocuous, if the child is sensitized or allergic to any of the components of makeup or nail polish, a reaction with various symptoms may appear, from severe (as in this case we have just shared), to isolated symptoms of various considerations such as:
Itchy skin
Urticaria and angioedema
Reddened and hot skin
Eczema
Conjunctivitis
Swelling of eyelids and lips
Blisters, sores, burns and other skin lesions
In the case of an allergic reaction must be immediately remove makeup, wash the area with plenty of water and apply cold compresses. If the reaction does not subside after removing the producer or even worse, we should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the use of antihistamines or corticosteroids, if necessary.
Tips to buy a children's makeup
What child does not like makeup and face painting? It is a creative, fun activity and is part of a complement when it comes to disguise. But not all makeup and face paints are suitable For the little ones.
Some they can be dangerous because they contain toxic products They cause allergic reactions, and others may be too aggressive for the delicate skin of children, especially if it has an atopic tendency.
Therefore, if you are thinking of purchasing a makeup set for your children you should keep in mind that its use in children under three years is not recommended, and that it is also important to follow these recommendations to avoid incidents:
Children's makeup should purchased at pharmacies or specialty stores that give us quality and confidence.
It must come carefully packaged and with a clear and legible label where they can be read all cosmetic components, the manufacturer's data, the lot number, the expiration date, the precautions for use and the country of origin (from the OCU we are advised to include the CE logo).
The OCU recommends us avoid these ingredients: BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), Formaldehyde and its releasers, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylsothiazolinone, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Allergenic perfume (limonene, benzylbenzoate, Butyl methylpropional, geraniol, petrolatum, petrolatum)
At OCU they also remind us that the legend "dermatologically tested" or "hypoallergenic" is not a guarantee of 100% reliability.
Do not use products if they have strange smell, color and / or consistency, as it could indicate that the product has undergone some alteration and is not suitable for use.
In no case will we use it on a daily basis, and if in doubt we should Always check with the pharmacist or dermatologist.
Preferably use water makeup, easy to apply with the help of a wet brush or sponge.
If the child has atopic skin or a problem or skin lesion, it is best to not use any type of commercial makeup, or use it in a very timely manner and always on the recommendation of a child dermatologist.
Must start using makeup little by little, first testing his reaction in the forearm. When we have seen that there is no reaction, we will progressively increase the areas to be made up and incorporate new products always under supervision.
Once you have started using makeup, we must be attentive to any alarming sign that may appear on the skin, in which case we will suspend its use immediately.
Pay special attention when applying eye makeup, avoiding painting the lower eyelid line and ensuring that no makeup gets inside.
When the game or activity is over it is important remove makeup completely with the help of water and neutral soap, or a hypoallergenic cleansing milk suitable for children. In no case, our son will go to sleep with his face made up.
Before applying makeup we should apply a layer of facial moisturizer, and do the same after removing makeup.
The nail lacquer and acetone are not harmless, although it may seem so, and its use in children is not recommended. Therefore, if we want to paint the nails in a timely manner to our little one, it is best to use lacquers adapted to the water-based children's audience, which are easily removed with soap and water.
Do not throw away the wrapper, box or makeup label, since in case of any allergic reaction, the specialist can help you see it and identify the component or components that cause the reaction.
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