In an Instagram post, Lee said, “Kids have more sensitive skin than adults. These powerful active ingredients can be harmful, causing issues like skin irritation and increased sun damage. And, clearly, it’s a ridiculous paradox that kids need anti-aging products in the first place, they’re kids.”

An earlier version of the bill failed last year, but there’s been increased activity from retailers, brands and jurisdictions sounding the alarm about kids and potent skincare. Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat has placed a minimum age limit of 15 years old for purchases of skincare products with active ingredients without parental consent, and Connecticut attorney general William Tong has warned parents to exercise caution around anti-aging products marketed to children.

In light of the momentum for steps to prevent kids from obtaining adult skincare, for the latest edition of our ongoing series posing questions relevant to indie beauty, we asked 15 beauty entrepreneurs and executives the following: Do you think age-gating should be legally mandated for skincare purchases? What alternative solutions, if any, should be pursued inside and outside of the beauty industry?