Skin Care
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Tweens are getting rashes from some skin care products popularized on social media, dermatologists say
A few days after she began her new skin care regimen — toner, moisturizer, serum and facial mist — the skin around 13-year-old Leora’s lips became red and dry. A couple days later, the rash turned yellow and crusty. “I was touching it because it was really itchy, and then I think it got infected,” said Leora, whose family requested her last name not be published for privacy reasons, given that she is a minor. A dermatologist prescribed Leora a medication to alleviate irritation and advised her to stop her skin care routine and apply petroleum jelly until the rash cleared. Then came a discussion that dermatologists say is increasingly common:…
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The Best Skincare Brands at Sephora, According to Derms
When it comes to beauty shopping meccas, Sephora is one to beat. Whether you’re looking for tried-and-true brands or rising TikTok favorites, you’re bound to find all your needs met in one shopping trip—and then some. But with so many choices at your disposal, where do you begin? Especially for your skin. That’s where the experts come in. No one knows skin like a dermatologist, and when it comes to recommendations, their input is key to making sure you’re picking products that will solve skin concerns, not exacerbate them. It should come as no surprise that brands like First Aid Beauty and Murad are often name-checked when it comes to…
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The 16 Best Beauty Products for Teen Girls in 2024: Makeup and Skincare Products She’ll Want in Her Makeup Bag
As you browse through TikTok these days, you’re bound to witness the phenomenon of beauty-obsessed teens flooding makeup shops and showcasing their mesmerizing beauty hauls. With the alpha generation dominating the beauty scene, it’s no wonder that your teen might be yearning for the latest products. Whether they’re already immersed in the viral beauty trends or eager to delve in, we’ve curated a selection of the hottest products that are destined to become coveted essentials in their beauty arsenal. Across generations, the allure of makeup and skin care persists throughout the teenage years, fostering a sense of confidence and sophistication. The phenomenon may transport you back to the nostalgic years…
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Best teen skin care routine, according to dermatologists
While some adults are still trying to wrap their heads around a multi-step skin care routine, young teens and tweens are now pillaging the beauty aisles and layering on the products. Social media has called out these beauty-crazed pre-adolescents, dubbing them “Sephora tweens” or “Sephora kids”. As young as nine years old, these kids covet skin care and cosmetics they’ve seen on social media from buzzy brands like Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe and more viral favorites. However, experts are warning that these skin care routines can have negative effects — on young skin and minds — in the long run. Ahead, three board-certified dermatologists (who also happen to be parents…
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All the ingredients you need to know
Visit our Dry (Skin) January homepage for more dry skin essentials. Whether you’re a skin care pro or a curious beginner, you’ve probably scanned the ingredients list of your favorite creams, cleansers and sheet masks wondering what it all means — and what it can do for your skin. Or, perhaps, you’ve stumbled upon a new “It” ingredient on social media and wondered if it’s worth the money.] To help you navigate the world of complex skin care terms, we created a glossary of ingredients we think you should know about, guided by board-certified dermatologists and our extensive past coverage. Bookmark this page: For now, we’re focusing on ingredients most beneficial to…
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Opinion: Teen obsession with skin care products isn’t a trend, it’s a warning sign
Editor’s Note: Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She is morning editor at Katie Couric Media. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion on CNN. CNN — Adolescents’ enthusiasm for beauty products is nothing new. Indeed, we’ve long taken it for granted. When I was about 12, I received a large — unsolicited — Estee Launder makeup sampler for Christmas. The box felt like a totem of my impending maturity, recognition that I would soon be allowed access to an as-yet out-of-reach club. I gave it pride of place on my bedroom table (swiftly rebranded as a “dresser”…
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