The 'Cosmeticorexia' Trend: How Social Media Is Driving Young Girls Toward Adult Skincare Routines
By
Ruth Clegg
Summary
This article examines the growing trend of young girls (as young as 8-10) adopting elaborate multi-step skincare routines, often featuring anti-aging products and active ingredients like retinol and acids. Fueled by social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, the children's skincare market is booming. However, experts warn of the physical and psychological risks, including skin damage from harsh chemicals, allergic reactions, and the premature sexualization of girls. The article explores the role of influencers, peer pressure, parental responsibility, and the beauty industry's marketing tactics in driving this phenomenon, which some are calling 'cosmeticorexia' — drawing parallels to disordered eating patterns.
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· 3 pulledI love, love, love, love, love this toner
Oh my god it's so glowy
She makes a 'smoothie' out of her fluffy yellow cream, rubbing blobs on the back of her hand and mixing it with a tinted moisturiser
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