Despite the initial failure, Lee believes that the beauty industry has a direct responsibility to young customers.

Kids dont need anti-aging products.

The beauty industry knows that, and some companies have acknowledged the issue.

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“We have to stop the beauty industry from exploiting our youth.

That said, not all of the ingredients targeted by this bill are downright harmful to younger skin.

Generally speaking, she’s wary of barring minors from accessing those ingredients.

Extremes are always dangerous, she says.

All or nothing is usually not a good idea.

Younger customers could easily shop online or ask someone else to buy the products for them.