Young girl suffers severe burns from Kmart skincare product, mum issues warning
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Proper research before purchasing skincare products is paramount for maintaining healthy and radiant skin. The quality of the products we apply to our skin can significantly impact its appearance and overall health, and this holds true for all age groups.
By taking the time to investigate ingredients, read reviews, and understand our unique skin type and concerns, we can make informed choices that lead to better outcomes.
Unfortunately, a Melbourne mother recently experienced the importance of skincare safety firsthand when her daughter bought a niacinamide serum, grapefruit facial scrub, and a biodegradable face mask from Kmart.
The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover.
However, what should have been a carefree evening turned into a nightmare when her daughter's face began to 'sting' whenever she got sweaty after just a few days of using the skincare products.
'It went really bad after a week, the dryness started, and then in the next consecutive days it got worse and worse,' the mother told a news source.
Although the mother is a cosmetic nurse, she couldn't initially pinpoint the source of her daughter's problem. The young girl insisted that she had only used Kmart skincare.
However, it turned out that the culprit was indeed the products the girl had purchased, and her face was left with severe burns. The concerned mother implored other parents to take a closer look at the skincare products their kids buy.
'Kids are going through this stage at the moment [where they] want to buy skincare and do these things together,' she said.
'I just never thought there would be anything active enough to cause such a problem.'
Thankfully, the girl's burns were treatable with a 'gentle serum,' and now she's left with only some peeling skin. However, situations like this one could have easily been avoided.
According to a representative from Kmart, every skincare product sold by the retail store comes with a label advising customers to perform a patch test before using it.
If you're not familiar with the term 'patch testing', it involves applying a small amount of a skincare product to a small area of the skin to determine if it will cause any adverse reactions. These reactions can range from mild redness to severe, itchy rashes that feel hot.
By doing this, we can observe any reactions—whether they are good, bad, or none at all—that may occur after applying the product and decide whether the potential product is worth using or not.
While relatively rare, reactions to allergies and sensitivities from certain ingredients in any skincare product can still occur.
With the increasing number of products people incorporate into their skincare routines, it is advisable to patch-test a product before using it extensively.
This can help identify whether you have a specific sensitivity to one or more of the ingredients.
Members, we hope this story has shed light on the caution you should exercise when choosing skincare, especially for those with fragile or sensitive skin.
Always read the labels, research the products, and conduct patch tests to avoid potentially harmful consequences.
Have you experienced anything similar with the skincare products you've purchased? Share your stories with us in the comments below.
By taking the time to investigate ingredients, read reviews, and understand our unique skin type and concerns, we can make informed choices that lead to better outcomes.
Unfortunately, a Melbourne mother recently experienced the importance of skincare safety firsthand when her daughter bought a niacinamide serum, grapefruit facial scrub, and a biodegradable face mask from Kmart.
The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover.
A worried mother has urged parents to look closer at their child's skincare after her daughter was left with peeling burns. Credit: Daily Mail Australia.
However, what should have been a carefree evening turned into a nightmare when her daughter's face began to 'sting' whenever she got sweaty after just a few days of using the skincare products.
'It went really bad after a week, the dryness started, and then in the next consecutive days it got worse and worse,' the mother told a news source.
Although the mother is a cosmetic nurse, she couldn't initially pinpoint the source of her daughter's problem. The young girl insisted that she had only used Kmart skincare.
However, it turned out that the culprit was indeed the products the girl had purchased, and her face was left with severe burns. The concerned mother implored other parents to take a closer look at the skincare products their kids buy.
'Kids are going through this stage at the moment [where they] want to buy skincare and do these things together,' she said.
'I just never thought there would be anything active enough to cause such a problem.'
Thankfully, the girl's burns were treatable with a 'gentle serum,' and now she's left with only some peeling skin. However, situations like this one could have easily been avoided.
According to a representative from Kmart, every skincare product sold by the retail store comes with a label advising customers to perform a patch test before using it.
If you're not familiar with the term 'patch testing', it involves applying a small amount of a skincare product to a small area of the skin to determine if it will cause any adverse reactions. These reactions can range from mild redness to severe, itchy rashes that feel hot.
By doing this, we can observe any reactions—whether they are good, bad, or none at all—that may occur after applying the product and decide whether the potential product is worth using or not.
While relatively rare, reactions to allergies and sensitivities from certain ingredients in any skincare product can still occur.
With the increasing number of products people incorporate into their skincare routines, it is advisable to patch-test a product before using it extensively.
This can help identify whether you have a specific sensitivity to one or more of the ingredients.
Members, we hope this story has shed light on the caution you should exercise when choosing skincare, especially for those with fragile or sensitive skin.
Always read the labels, research the products, and conduct patch tests to avoid potentially harmful consequences.
Have you experienced anything similar with the skincare products you've purchased? Share your stories with us in the comments below.
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