California bill targets skin care for young kids

California lawmakers are currently considering a bill that would ban anti-aging skin care products from being sold to young children. Assembly Bill 2491, championed by Assemblymember Alex Lee of San Jose, aims to prohibit the sale of anti-aging skin care products to children under the age of 13. The bill passed the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee last month and will head to an appropriations hearing on May 16. If passed, the legislation would take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill targets over-the-counter skin care and cosmetic products advertised for skin aging that contain specific ingredients such as vitamin A and its derivatives, as well as alpha hydroxy acids. Its primary goal, proponents say, is to ensure that young children are not exposed to these potent substances, which are typically intended for older individuals with mature skin concerns. Industry representatives from the Personal Care Products Council, a trade association that includes big names...