California Legislators Target Tween Anti-Aging Purchases With Restriction Proposal

Aimed at curbing so-called "Sephora kids" purchases of anti-aging cosmetic products, a California bill would prohibit sale of skin-care products or cosmetics containing retinol or AHAs to consumers under age 13.

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Inspired by social media and news reports, California state lawmakers are looking to restrict tween purchases of products containing certain anti-aging ingredients to “protect our youth from the unnecessary risks of using products that are not suitable for their skin-care needs.”

Introduced in the California Assembly, AB 2491 would prohibit sales of over-the-counter skin-care or cosmetic products that “are advertised to...

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