From diapers to blushers


Damaging: Active ingredients in skincare products targeted at adults can cause irritation, provoke allergies or exacerbate conditions such as eczema in the delicate and developing skin of children, says consultant paediatrician Dr Amar-Singh HSS. — AFP

TOYS used to be the surefire gift for children when it comes to their birthdays or Christmas, but a new trend may be putting that in the past.

Children as young as 10 are now seeking out expensive skincare and beauty products, due to the influence of celebrity and social media, especially in the United States and United Kingdom.

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