Protect children's skin: tips for buying and using bath additives (TÜV association)

Protect children's skin: tips for buying and using bath additives (TÜV association)

children's skin is thinner and more sensitive than the skin of adults. Therefore, bathing additives for children must be particularly gentle. Short bathing times and mild water temperatures are also important to protect the children's skin. The TÜV association gives parents tips on buying and using bathing additives to protect the skin health of their children.

bathing additives for children can make daily swimming a fun experience. But many parents underestimate the potential risks of such products. Independent product tests and recalls have shown that bathing additives can also contain harmful ingredients such as fragrances, foaming fabrics or allergy -causing preservatives. Only when there is a public recall or undesirable side effects experience that parents learn whether a bath additive is contaminated with pollutants. Overdosed bathing additives can cause rash, itching and redness in the event of sensitive children's skin.

The EU Cosmetic Ordinance regulates the security, quality and labeling of cosmetic products, which also include bathing additives. However, in Germany and the EU there is no mandatory examination of cosmetic products through independent bodies in their market launch. However, the regulation determines which ingredients are harmless and which are subject to admission. Manufacturers must carry out a security assessment and submit an application for admission to guarantee the harmlessness of your product. This assessment can be carried out either by the manufacturer itself or by independent experts or test institutes. The TÜV companies also carry out cosmetic tests and confirm the safety and quality of the cosmetics with their test marks.

When choosing bathing additives, parents should pay attention to the ingredients. Not all ingredients are suitable for children's skin because it is thinner and more sensitive than the skin of adults. Harmful chemicals should be avoided, such as mineral oil-containing PEG fabric compounds, parabens and phthalates. It is advisable to carefully read the list of ingredients and to find out more about fabric groups and allergens. In the event of concerns, parents should obtain medical advice.

manufacturers of cosmetic products are obliged to provide information on ingredients and application on the packaging. Missing information about manufacturers or ingredients should be regarded as a warning signal. Trusty manufacturers list the substances used transparently and keep quality standards. Additional trust and certificates from independent institutions such as TÜV companies can create additional trust.

The handling of bathing additives should also be safe. Children should always bathe under the supervision of an adult and the water temperature should not exceed 37 degrees, as water that is too hot can irritate the skin. Bathing additives with essential oils are generally not suitable for children. The bathing time should be limited to about 15 minutes to reduce the risk of residues on the skin. Parents should also make sure that children do not swallow the bathing foam or get them into their eyes. In the case of possible skin irritation or allergic reactions, the product should not be used further and a doctor should be consulted.

The TÜV association recommends that parents are careful when buying and using bath additives to protect the health of the children's skin.

Further information can be found at www.tuev-verband.de/ products. The TÜV association is committed to the technical and digital security of vehicles, products, systems and services and promotes the technical exchange of its members.

Source: tüv-association e. V./OTS