Since April 1, the Health Book has had a facelift, including a whole series of prevention messages and advice to new parents based on the recommendations of the High Council for Public Health (HSCP).

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Among the most noted: the recommendation not to use cosmetics for yourself and for your baby so as not to expose him to certain allergens and potentially toxic chemicals during the first months.

"HSCP throws a real stone in the pond" says Candice Colin, co-creator of CLEAN BEAUTY, the only mobile app capable of identifying controversial ingredients and allergens in all cosmetics thanks to a simple photo of the list of components . "

“However, this recommendation shows the ambiguity of the public authorities. Wouldn't it be more effective to take action to strengthen the regulation of these controversial ingredients rather than confuse all cosmetics when there are perfectly healthy options for expecting and new mothers and their babies? " concluded Candice Colin

Candice COLIN, co-creator of the CLEAN BEAUTY mobile application declares following the publication of the new edition of the Carnet de Santé:

"By recommending that parents not use cosmetics for themselves and their baby during the child's first months, the new edition of the Carnet de Santé points to the existence of a real public health problem linked to the use of certain ingredients in cosmetics ''

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