A former Meta executive recently revealed that, when a girl posts a selfie on social media and takes it down, the algorithm then targets her for beauty products.
Enter today's teen and tween skincare craze, where Sephora Kids and "SkinTock" reign supreme. But pushing skincare on young girls is a business that's off of highlighting a child's flaws. Worse, many of the products being marketed to them contain powerful ingredients that may actually harm — not help — developing skin.
On today's show: A minimalist parent's take on multi-step skincare routines for tweens and teens, with the help of clean beauty expert Andrea Dahr.
Here's a preview:
[7:00] Children have sensitive skin, and anti-aging products can harm their skin for the long haul
[9:00] What the "clean section" at Sephora means — and what it doesn't
[14:30] The link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and early puberty
[20:00] What should teens and tweens *actually* be putting on their faces on a daily basis?
[34:00] Five tips for parents of teens and tweens who love skincare
Resources mentioned:
- Episode #528: Heathy Hair
- Episode #320: The Obesogens
- Switch Natural app
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