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Study: TikTok Teen Skin Care Routines Harmful
- Northwestern Medicine scientists published a June 9 study analyzing skin-care routines of girls aged 7 to 18 across TikTok videos.
- The study responded to rising social media trends encouraging teens to use multiple products, some costing $168 monthly and marketed heavily to youth.
- Researchers found these routines averaged six products, included 11 irritating active ingredients, often lacked sunscreen, and promoted lighter, brighter skin ideals.
- Dr. Molly Hales explained that the increased chance of skin irritation results from combining several active ingredients simultaneously or repeatedly using the same ingredient across multiple products, with allergy risks that may persist throughout a person’s life.
- The study warned that these routines pose risks of long-term skin allergies and sun sensitivity, while parents face challenges tracking teens’ exposure to such content.
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