Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds

Tween and Teen TikTok Skincare Routines May Do More Harm Than Good, Study Says

31% of content creators making skincare videos are under the age of 13.Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents / fcafotodigital via Getty ImagesKey PointsNew study shows 31% of skincare social media videos being created by kids under age 13.Products in skincare videos studied had an average of 11 potentially irritating active ingredients.Skincare videos can lead to an unhealthy mindset of what beauty means.If you’ve spent even a little time on TikTok…

TikTok Skincare Trend Sees 7-Year-Olds Using Acid Peels, Risking Burns -- And Spending Hundreds

TikTok's latest victims are child skincare influencers. Children as young as seven are layering on alpha-hydroxy acids, vitamin C serums, and anti-aging retinol — ingredients designed for adult skin problems they won't develop for decades. The post TikTok Skincare Trend Sees 7-Year-Olds Using Acid Peels, Risking Burns — And Spending Hundreds appeared first on Study Finds.

TikTok’s skincare craze may not benefit teens as much as they think

The TikTok trend of “get ready with me” videos offer a glimpse into the daily lives of others, from how they choose their outfits to a step-by-step guide to their skincare routines. These routines have inspired many kids and teens to develop a routine of their own. While taking care of one’s skin is always a good idea, a new study shows increasingly popular multi-step routines could be doing more harm than good for the younger generations. Study…

A New Study Just Found That This Social Media Craze Is Damaging Kids' Skin

TikTok skincare routines are prompting young children to adopt elaborate and expensive routines that could be damaging kids' skin long-term. Here's what dermatologists want you to know.

Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds

Children as young as 7 are sharing skin care tips online, but a new study suggests their favorite products may be harmful.

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