Kerala schools battle stealthy makeup addiction
Schools in Kerala are reporting an alarming trend of young students becoming addicted to cheap, low-quality cosmetics. Teachers and health experts warn that these products often contain toxic heavy metals and parabens, posing significant health risks to children.
Why it matters
The lack of regulation on low-grade cosmetics sold to minors highlights a significant gap in consumer protection and child safety laws.
Walk into a government school on the fringes of Kollam city and one will likely spot a strange, colourful mosaic stamped across the once-whitewashed walls — a series of bright, unmistakable lip prints.
The article emphasizes the need for government regulation and highlights the negative impact of corporate practices on vulnerable populations.
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