TikTok’s Skincare Craze May Not Benefit Teens as Much as They Think

Skin-care routine videos commonly show 'harmful' (and expensive) regimens for children

One Irish dermatologist recommended a daily, gentle cleanser and a moisturising sunscreen for children.

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’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…

Kids as young as five making GRWM videos on Tiktok

Kids as young as five years old are making ‘Get Ready With Me’ videos on Tiktok, using numerous skincare products surely no five year old child needs. It was always a huge compliment to be told you have ‘skin like a baby’. Well, these mini make-up queens would not agree and are using lots of different creams and lotions to try to make themselves TikTok-ready for Kindergarten and school. Pic: Getty Images The GRWM craze was started by teenagers …

What teenagers on TikTok are saying about skin care—and why that’s a problem

“We’re six minutes in now, and she’s applied almost ten products.” That’s how Dr. Molly Hales begins the video abstract for her recent Pediatrics study on TikTok skin care trends. The clip she’s referring to features a young girl layering product after product—acids, toners, serums—each promising glowier, cleaner, brighter skin. This child isn’t an outlier. Read more… What teenagers on TikTok are saying about skin care—and why that’s a problem o…