Color makeup start age group ↓…Adolescents Concerned About Acne Aggravation, What's a Smart Skin Care Method?
Feb 25, 2025
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According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's survey of 9,274 elementary school students, 4,678 middle and high school students, and a total of 13,952 people using cosmetics such as types and start times, 11% (1025) of elementary school students used color cosmetics, and 26% (1196) of middle and high school students.
Respondents who said they use color cosmetics answered the most when they started color makeup from the fifth grade of elementary school to the first grade of middle school. 32% (329 students) of elementary school students said they start in the fifth grade of elementary school, and 39% (470 students) of middle and high school students said they start in the sixth grade of elementary school.
People around them, such as family and friends, were the most common routes for acquiring information on cosmetics use, and they responded that they get information from YouTube and SNS.
Considering that the age of starting color makeup is gradually decreasing and cosmetics information is obtained from people around them, such as family and friends, it is important for parents to tell their children how to use cosmetics properly.
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During adolescence, it is recommended to avoid color makeup as much as possible because hormone secretion increases, sebum production increases, and the stratum corneum thickens, making it difficult to discharge sebum, making acne more likely to occur and clog pores by the ingredients of cosmetics.
However, if you used color cosmetics, it is important to wash your face carefully after makeup. In addition, due to the nature of color cosmetics, they are often shared with friends, and in this case, there is a possibility of mutilation or contamination, so they should not be shared as much as possible.
Pigments and metals used to color tone cosmetics and eye makeup products are one of the causes of allergic contact dermatitis on the skin. However, even for the same cosmetics, the degree of skin allergic reactions to certain ingredients varies from person to person, so it is recommended to refer to the ingredients on the label before purchasing color cosmetics or test a small amount of samples on the skin such as under the ears.
If allergies or skin irritation occur after using cosmetics, it is necessary to stop using them and seek medical treatment or counseling from experts such as dermatologists. The main adverse reactions are skin rashes, itching, pain, contact dermatitis, deterioration of existing skin diseases, swelling, skin discoloration, and redness.
In addition, when using cosmetics, ▲Check the expiration date ▲Keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight ▲Keep your hands clean when using it ▲Keep your makeup clean ▲Close the lid correctly after using it ▲Keep precautions such as stopping use if the color or scent of the contents changes.
In particular, heavy metals such as lead and nickel exceed domestic standards in color cosmetics and eye makeup cosmetics purchased from Ali and Temu last year, so special attention is needed when purchasing overseas direct cosmetics. Even cosmetics with the same product name have differences in prohibited raw materials from country to country, so it is necessary to check whether ingredients banned from use in Korea are included through the drug safety country.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said that since overseas direct cosmetics are purchased directly from overseas sellers, it is recommended to purchase domestic or official imported products if possible because their safety has not been verified.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
