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Eco-test results Consumer advocates find questionable substances in child make-up
At foolish times not only many people disguise themselves, but also paint their faces with bright colors. Especially kids love that. But that's not so dangerous. The consumer advocates of "Öko-Test" found in many make-up products for children "substances of concern".
Children love colorful faces to the carnival
Carnival, Carnival, Carnival: No matter in which region of Germany they live: During the foolish time, many people - and especially children - like to dress up and put on make-up. The little ones are then as ice princess, ladybug, brave Indian or bear costume. Parents should be especially careful with make-up. Skin problems and itchy rash are not uncommon. Again and again is warned against redness and itching by make-up. The quality of the funds used obviously leaves much to be desired. Even in a recent study, many products intended for make-up for children received catastrophic ratings.
Child make-up contaminated with pollutants. Picture: st-photographer - fotolia Carnival fun can affect your health
A harmless carnival fun can be a health problem. The consumer magazine "Öko Test" has sent children's make-up to the lab for the February issue and rated nine out of 14 of the products as "unsatisfactory". As the Munich "Abendzeitung" (AZ) reported online, both solid products and pens as well as watercolors were considered. Although only one test product explicitly refers to children in the name, most of them are designed for children by their presentation.
Carcinogenic and other questionable ingredients
The various products include, inter alia, prohibited preservatives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, lead and all sorts of other substances of concern. As the testers write in a press release, the ingredients found "not in cosmetics and certainly not in children's products." For example, a child make-up "contains the preservative isobutyl paraben, which may have a hormonal effect. Products with this substance may no longer be sold since the end of July last year. "According to the testers, this make-up is" not marketable ". Furthermore, in the tested goods the PHMBs belonging to the CMR substances (hazardous substances) were identified, which are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction. "In one product, greatly increased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were found, some of which have been shown to be carcinogenic. Other pollutants that Öko-Test has found in children's face paints include cancer-prone naphthalene, allergizing nickel and the heavy metals chromium and lead, "write the consumer advocates.
Some products may no longer be sold
The worst result was according to AZ "Bruynzeel Color Express 6 theatrical makeup make-up". The product not only has a high lead content, but also contains the preservative isobutyl paraben. According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), products containing this product have not been sold since July 30, 2015. It is said that paraben is suspected of promoting behavioral problems, infertility and even cancer through its hormonal action. Also in "Edding Funtastics Face Fun", "Jofrika Aqua Easy Pen", "Fries 6 make-up pencils", "Mammut Snazaroo make-up sticks neutral" and "SES Clowny make-up", suspected carcinogenic residues were detected.
Make-up recalled during World Cup
It is not the first time that dangerous substances have been discovered in make-up. Virtually every year, health experts point to possible dangers from make-up products during the carnival season. Even during the last FIFA World Cup, some people tended to make their faces colorful with national flags. After also health-endangering ingredients such as heavy metals were found, started in some stores, a recall of black-red-gold make-up.
Natural cosmetics are better
Eco-Test advised consumers in the light of the test results, "to better use natural cosmetics products. Because they have in the investigation with "good" cut off. "According to AZ received the certified natural cosmetic product" Jofrika Nature for Fun 5 make-up pencils "and the non-certified" Livos Vida natural make-up "a" good ". In the latter, however, increased nickel levels were found, which can trigger allergic reactions. Health experts recommend especially in children, the compatibility of the products always first on the inside of the upper arm to test. It is also advisable to apply a well-tolerated face cream for a long time before applying the make-up. (Ad)