Dr Girish MS, a senior skin specialist, said the damage caused by makeup, cosmetics and skin-care products is real, and has both short-term and long-term effects.
According to dermatologists South First spoke to, there is an increasing trend of children between the age of 14-18 years using make up on a daily basis.
Children using makeup occasionally, say, for a school event or TV show, is okay and the only thing parents need to ensure is that it is removed before they sleep.
Social media, which encourages children to appear “flawless”, has contributed to the problem, said Dr Sachdeva, adding that many parents too are fault here.
Makeup products in the Indian market do not come under regular drug approvals and have not been scrutinised properly, especially those labelled as Ayurveda.