A recent study found that popular TikTok videos featuring teenagers’ personal skincare routines often include products with a high risk of skin irritation and allergic reaction. Researchers analyzed 100 videos from 82 creators, where the girls’ regimens featured an average of 6 products costing $168. The top-viewed videos contained an average of 11 potentially irritating active ingredients, with some having as many as 21. The most common ingredients were alpha-hydroxy acids and added fragrances, which can cause irritation. Only 26% of the regimens included sunscreen. Researchers argued these videos encourage young girls to pursue “unattainable ideals of physical perfection.” (UPI)
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