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Skincare and social media- why are under-13s reaching for anti-aging products?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 24 Mar 2024, 11:08am
Thanks to TikTok, countless preteens are flocking to Mecca in search of Drunk Elephant and Glow Recipe products. Photo / Getty Images.
Thanks to TikTok, countless preteens are flocking to Mecca in search of Drunk Elephant and Glow Recipe products. Photo / Getty Images.

Skincare and social media- why are under-13s reaching for anti-aging products?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 24 Mar 2024, 11:08am

A chain of well-known Swedish pharmacies made headlines by introducing age restrictions for certain skincare products.

Social media has led to an explosion of under-13s using skincare loaded up with ingredients including retinol, AHAs and peptides, and there's concern surrounding the impact on young skin.

Dermatologist Dr Juber Hafiji says these products have their benefits, but there's risk of swelling, itching and flare-ups if people use them too early in life.

"The products in and of themselves have benefits for the skin in terms of anti-aging, so reducing fine lines, pigmentation, improving skin texture and the quality of the skin- but it's all in the timing."

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