Overview

• The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, targeted products with retinol, retinoids, and alpha hydroxy acids.
• Retailers would have needed to enforce age restrictions through notices and age verification at purchase points.
• The trend of 'Sephora kids' has seen children as young as eight using adult skincare products, leading to health issues.
• Dermatologists report increased cases of rashes and allergic reactions among pre-teens using these products.
• The Personal Care Products Council argued the bill risked overregulating essential skincare items.