Young girls using anti-aging products seen on social media with bad outcomes
Young girls are increasingly using anti-aging skincare products due to social media influence, resulting in skin damage and mental health issues, while the beauty industry profits from sales to minors.
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Young girls are increasingly using anti-aging skincare products influenced by social media, leading to harmful effects on their skin and mental health. Eleven-year-old Scarlett Goddard Strahan began using such products after being exposed to beauty influencers on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Her experience is not isolated; many preteen girls are developing skin issues, including rashes and chemical burns, from products not designed for their sensitive skin. Experts warn that the use of adult-strength skincare can cause premature aging and damage the skin barrier. Additionally, the obsession with beauty standards perpetuated by social media can negatively impact self-esteem and contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The beauty industry has capitalized on this trend, with a significant portion of skincare sales driven by consumers under 14. Despite some brands acknowledging that their products are unsuitable for children, there is little regulation to prevent young girls from purchasing them. Legislative efforts to restrict the sale of anti-aging products to minors have faced challenges. Dermatologists recommend that children only need basic skincare items like gentle cleansers and moisturizers. The situation highlights the need for greater awareness and accountability in the beauty industry regarding the marketing of products to young consumers.
- Young girls are using anti-aging products influenced by social media, leading to skin damage.
- Experts warn that these products can cause premature aging and mental health issues.
- The beauty industry profits significantly from sales to consumers under 14.
- There is a lack of regulation on the sale of unsuitable skincare products to minors.
- Dermatologists recommend a simplified skincare routine for children.
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3 commentsBut it is just correlated to the problem. The same kind of depression and mental issues of kids were encountered at schools in all times. It is not just social media and AI that are showing perfect girls. It is on TV, and magazines and advertisements since like forever.
And some people, like Sephora, are selling these products to kids without even a second thought, too happy by the generated benefits of not asking questions...
In addition, because they are receiving money for it (from ads and monetization) it is getting pretty close to practicing medicine without a license (dispensing medical advice in exchange for money).
This doesn’t need to be banned, just demonetized. Basically, every medical advice and health care advice social media video/post needs to be aggressively demonetized.
This would prevent a lot of problems.
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