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.

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.

Key Takeaways

• A Melbourne mother has warned parents about a Kmart skincare product after it caused burns on her daughter's face.
• The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover. Despite being deemed safe by her mother, a cosmetic nurse, the products resulted in peeling burns on her skin.
• The mother now advises parents to be cautious when their children use such 'cheap' skincare products.
• Kmart responded by stating that they advise customers to test their skincare before fully applying it and that they take the quality and safety of their products seriously.

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.

 

[Leenie]

Looks like it could be contact dermatitis?
I had similar when a teenager from a Nivea facial product.

 

[Penny4]

The point is nobody knows until we try a certain product around that age. It's a trial and error process.
If something irritates, you need to check the ingredient list. Added fragrance is my misery.

 

[Robbo3006]

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.

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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.

Key Takeaways

• A Melbourne mother has warned parents about a Kmart skincare product after it caused burns on her daughter's face.
• The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover. Despite being deemed safe by her mother, a cosmetic nurse, the products resulted in peeling burns on her skin.
• The mother now advises parents to be cautious when their children use such 'cheap' skincare products.
• Kmart responded by stating that they advise customers to test their skincare before fully applying it and that they take the quality and safety of their products seriously.

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.

Facial scrub? What did she use to apply it, an angle grinder?

 

[mylittletibbies]

She seems a little young to be even requiring any of these products. IMO.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Always test new products on a small area.

I stay clear of kmart beauty products they are cheap for a reason

 

[Lesle]

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.

View attachment 30474

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.

Key Takeaways

• A Melbourne mother has warned parents about a Kmart skincare product after it caused burns on her daughter's face.
• The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover. Despite being deemed safe by her mother, a cosmetic nurse, the products resulted in peeling burns on her skin.
• The mother now advises parents to be cautious when their children use such 'cheap' skincare products.
• Kmart responded by stating that they advise customers to test their skincare before fully applying it and that they take the quality and safety of their products seriously.

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.

Patch testing wouldn’t have helped this kid as, if I read correctly the burning and rashes came up a couple of days after using it, so KMart can’t blame the child or parent for this it’s the product that’s the problem

 

[Veggiepatch]

Mum is a cosmetic nurse? I could read that as "makeup artist".

But lo and behold! There is a "Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables" offered to registered nurses by a dodgy Dr Mikhail (Melbourne), Torrens University (Sydney) and Monash University (Melbourne).

Looks like mum failed the dermal therapies component.

 

[Loubeauxarts]

Another example of the power of social media and peer pressure. Since when did an eleven year old child need face scrubs and skin treatment parties?
The mind boggles

 

[Macarj]

I am 67 and have to be very careful what I put on my skin I can only use Simple soap brand I have very cheap skin

 

[Constance o6]

Would have to agree that an 11 year old should not need any products like this. She would have beautiful young skin why mess with it.

 

[Littleboy8]

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.

View attachment 30474

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.

Key Takeaways

• A Melbourne mother has warned parents about a Kmart skincare product after it caused burns on her daughter's face.
• The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover. Despite being deemed safe by her mother, a cosmetic nurse, the products resulted in peeling burns on her skin.
• The mother now advises parents to be cautious when their children use such 'cheap' skincare products.
• Kmart responded by stating that they advise customers to test their skincare before fully applying it and that they take the quality and safety of their products seriously.

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.

I have been using plain old sorbelene all over my skin. I hate smelly stuff on my face especially

 

[Veggiepatch]

I am 67 and have to be very careful what I put on my skin I can only use Simple soap brand I have very cheap skin

That's what happens when you buy skin from Kmart.

 

[Littleboy8]

That's what happens when you buy skin from Kmart.

 

[Annna]

Patch testing wouldn’t have helped this kid as, if I read correctly the burning and rashes came up a couple of days after using it, so KMart can’t blame the child or parent for this it’s the product that’s the problem

Yes, patch testing won't help.

Unless the test is done a few days prior to using the product but who has the time/patience to test the product 2-3 days before they plan to use it?

 

[Maicar]

What is a Cosmetic Nurse by the way?

 

[Col@45]

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.

View attachment 30474

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.

Key Takeaways

• A Melbourne mother has warned parents about a Kmart skincare product after it caused burns on her daughter's face.
• The 11-year-old girl had purchased the products using her pocket money for a sleepover. Despite being deemed safe by her mother, a cosmetic nurse, the products resulted in peeling burns on her skin.
• The mother now advises parents to be cautious when their children use such 'cheap' skincare products.
• Kmart responded by stating that they advise customers to test their skincare before fully applying it and that they take the quality and safety of their products seriously.

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.

You don't buy skincare from KMart, probably comes from overseas and would be rubbish!!

 

[Veggiepatch]

You don't buy skincare from KMart, probably comes from overseas and would be rubbish!!

99.9% chance of being Chinese from Anko. Testing done on Uhygur Muslims so they wouldn't worry about the results of cosmetic testing.

 

[Littleboy8]

99.9% chance of being Chinese from Anko. Testing done on Uhygur Muslims so they wouldn't worry about the results of cosmetic testing.

Yes no freedom of speech there

 

[Veggiepatch]

No country of manufacture of OXX cosmetics on Kmart's website? Going shopping again today so I might check the product in the flesh. At least Kmart gives a list of ingredients so there's a start. Nothing stands out as being remotely hazardous.