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Teens Are Following Skincare Trends On TikTok. Some Dermatologists Are Wary

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πŸ—“οΈ 12 July 2024

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TikTok is fuel for many trends, including a skin care craze among teens, pre-teens β€” okay, and us. The "glass skin" trend calls for a multi-step routine, often involving pricey products. It's all in pursuit of dewy, seemingly poreless, glowing complexion – like glass. But some dermatologists say these attempts can backfire, irritating, burning and even peeling sensitive pre-teen skin. As teens and tweens have become major consumers of skin care products, dermatologists are seeing more of these cases and are cautioning against these elaborate routines.

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