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4 days ago
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'Sephora kids' are using anti-aging creams. A new study says harms aren't just skin deep
If you've recently witnessed a 10-year-old smear their face with an $80 anti-wrinkle cream — either in real life or in any number of Get Ready With Me TikTok videos — you're probably already aware of the "Sephora kids" skin-care trend (new window) that has young people clamouring for anti-aging products thanks in part to what they see on social media. Now, a new study published in Pediatrics (new window) this month, the first peer-reviewed paper of its kind, found that skin-care solutions promoted on TikTok not only offer little to no benefit for children and teens, but they can actually be harmful. And the risks go beyond skin damage (although, there is that, too), the authors note. It's problematic to show girls devoting this much time and attention to their skin, corresponding author Dr. Molly Hales, a postdoctoral research fellow and dermatologist in the department of dermatology at Chicago's Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said in a news release (new window) . We're setting a very high standard for these girls. The pursuit of health has become a kind of virtue in our society, but the ideal of 'health' is also very wrapped up in ideals of beauty, thinness and whiteness. The authors in the study (new window) analyzed 100 unique videos by content creators between the ages of seven and 18, with an average 1.1 million views each. On average, each regimen featured six products, totalling about $230 Cdn. On the higher end of the scale, some of the girls used more than a dozen products on their faces, the authors said. WATCH | Explaining the 'Sephora kids' trend: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? They found that only a quarter of the skin-care routines included sunscreen use, the most popular videos contained an average of 11 irritating active ingredients for young skin (such as hydroxy acids) and the content creators often layered multiple active ingredients or the same one over and over in multiple products. In one video, the authors say, one girl applied 10 different products on her face in 10 minutes. The videos also sometimes had racially encoded language that emphasized lighter brighter skin, the authors noted. The problem with 'Sephora kids' The "Sephora kids" trend (new window) , where children as young as eight or nine use anti-aging skin-care products purchased from beauty retailers such as Sephora, started rising in popularity last year — and so have attempts to stop it. In California, for example, Alex Lee, a member of the State Assembly, has been pushing a bill that would ban the sale of anti-aging products (new window) that contain potent and harsh ingredients to kids under the age of 18. In May, CBS reported (new window) that the bill quietly died without a vote. And last December, Quebec's Order of Chemists published a warning (new window) that some skin-care products designed for adults and popularized on social media should be avoided by children because the active ingredients can be harmful to young skin. The products often contain strong active ingredients that young skin isn't properly equipped to handle, said Dr. Julia Carroll, a dermatologist and lecturer at the University of Toronto, who was not involved in the current study. WATCH | Quebec chemists warn about skin-care products and tweens: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Younger skin is typically more sensitive, so ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids and retinoids can cause irritation, drying, peeling and dermatitis, Carroll told CBC News. It can actually sensitize their skin and give them a lifelong allergy to an ingredient, she said. The trend also creates a dependency where kids think they need a 10-step routine, Carroll added, when really they just need a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen. Gen Alpha drives sales Canadians spent almost $9 billion US (new window) on beauty and personal-care products in 2024. According to Statistics Canada, (new window) households started spending substantially more on personal care after the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by 30 per cent in 2023 compared with 2021. Meanwhile, Generation Alpha continues to drive skin-care sales (new window) in the United States, according to recent Nielsen data. A global Mintel marketing intelligence report (new window) this year noted that this digital-first generation also has spending power projected to reach $5.5 trillion US by 2029, when the oldest of the cohort will be 19 years old. Members of Gen Alpha, who were born roughly between 2010 and 2024, see beauty influencers and their routines as sources of inspiration, the Mintel report says. However, this acceleration into adult-oriented skin care often results in routines that prioritize appearance over health — a gap that the beauty industry must address, it adds. For now on TikTok (new window) , where there are some 18.3 million Get Ready With Me videos, Gen Alpha influencers (new window) show off their skin-care routines and hauls on videos with millions of views (new window) and comments. In the Pediatrics journal study, the authors found that these products tend to be marketed heavily to younger consumers. They also expressed concern (new window) that it's nearly impossible for parents and pediatricians to track exactly what children or adolescents are viewing. A girl poses in front of her phone with a sheet mask on her face. Most tweens just need a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen, says a Toronto dermatologist. We're seeing kids as young as eight or nine who are using anti-aging ingredients they picked up on TikTok, Carroll said. You're setting kids up for an unrealistic beauty standard that isn't really appropriate for an eight-year-old, nine-year-old, 10-year-old. They already have usually pretty perfect skin, so to set them down that road that early can be quite harmful. LISTEN | The Dose: How do cosmetics affect my skin health? (new window) Natalie Stechyson (new window) · CBC News · Senior Writer & Editor Natalie Stechyson has been a writer and editor at CBC News since 2021. She covers stories on social trends, families, gender, human interest, as well as general news. She's worked as a journalist since 2009, with stints at the Globe and Mail and Postmedia News, among others. Before joining CBC News, she was the parents editor at HuffPost Canada, where she won a silver Canadian Online Publishing Award for her work on pregnancy loss. You can reach her at X (new window) Instagram (new window)
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Helen Flanagan admits to one 'body insecurity' as she confides in her fans
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Helen Flanagan, once a paragon of body confidence through numerous high-profile modelling stints post-Coronation Street, has acknowledged feeling some insecurities after motherhood. Previously dazzling fans with photo shoots for men's magazines at 34, Helen has admitted to losing that self-assuredness regarding her appearance. On Instagram, the ex-Coronation Street actress and partner to footballer Scott Sinclair, got real with followers about noticing "cellulite." READ MORE - Victoria Beckham sends Brooklyn pointed message in Father's Day post READ MORE - King Charles utters 'disgrace' to Queen Camilla during 'heated exchange' In her latest 'Get Ready With Me,' Helen swaps her pink pyjamas for striking blue lace lingerie, showcasing a physique many would envy. She confided to fans that her weight fluctuates with the state of her love life and stress levels, reports the Mirror. Exhibiting her figure in new lingerie, she expressed contentment over being part of the brand's editing process. Emphasising self-acceptance, she advised fans: "Even though sometimes you don't feel so confident or toned, just got for it. Even though I've got cellulite and my body isn't as toned as it used to be, I just thought, 'you know what Helen go for it, you only live once.'". Transformed for a night out, Helen presented the finishing touch - a chic denim dress, looking every bit the star ready for the spotlight. However, this news comes shortly after she was spotted on a night out at Wayne Lineker's popular Ibiza bar. In a candid post on Instagram, Helen confessed to feeling severely hungover, comparing herself to a "lizard." She shared: "I am really hungover, I am like a lizard. I am not drinking for a long time. I know I will feel better tomorrow. I have the school run tomorrow. Oh my god. I literally got in at six in the morning." Despite her fame from the ITV soap, Helen appears to be facing financial difficulties. The former soap star has had to lower the asking price of her six-bedroom, 5,000 square foot home from £1.5million to £1.195million. Reports suggest that Helen's financial struggles began after her 13-year relationship with Scott ended in 2022, leaving her with three children. Following a year-long romance, Helen also recently split with Robbie Talbot.
New York Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Australian model Dominique Elissa reveals her near-death experience as backyard sauna explodes
Aussie model Dominique Elissa has detailed how a peaceful escape turned into a nightmare when she nearly lost her life in a terrifying freak accident. The 30-year-old influencer shared a shocking story of the near-death experience that happened in the backyard of a house she was staying in. She posted a video on TikTok this week, explaining how she narrowly escaped death in a clip that has over 80,000 views. The podcast host was staying at a house 30 minutes outside Byron Bay, where she was set to host a wellness retreat the next day. But her tranquil getaway was ruined when a sauna on the property exploded just moments before she was about to use it. 'I didn't think I was going to talk about this, but I had a crazy, traumatizing, near-death experience the other night,' Elissa said. 5 Dominique Elissa shared how she almost died in a sauna. She had turned on the sauna to heat up while cooking dinner, planning to use it afterwards as she had done the night before. 'I finish eating dinner and I'm about to put my swimmers on to go in the sauna, and I hear 'boom',' she explained. 'I look up and the entire sauna exploded.' 5 Elissa called the sauna situation the 'scariest moment of my life.' The blast sent debris flying around 35 feet into the air, causing a power cut in her remote accommodation. 'My phone was about to die, and I had no reception,' she said. 'I was screaming, 'Help, someone help me!' It was like a horror movie'. She managed to dial emergency services, but by the time they arrived, the sauna was destroyed. '[It] burned to the ground,' she said. 'It was the most horrific thing to experience because I was only a few minutes from going into that sauna'. 5 Elissa posted details about the sauna scare situation as she filmed a 'Get Ready With Me' video for TikTok. 'I'm so grateful to be alive, so grateful to be here,' the wellness enthusiast added. Comments from her 73,000 TikTok followers quickly flooded in. 'This is straight out of a Final Destination movie,' one follower wrote, while another added, 'new fear unlocked'. 5 Elissa's TikTok post about the incident received over 80,000 views. @dominiquelissa / Instagram Many also believed that Elissa's late mother, Odile Faludi, who passed away in March after a battle with stage four cancer, was watching over her. 'OMG Dom, life is so precious, your mum was there watching over you,' one follower commented, echoing the thoughts of many. Others shared their shock that this could even happen. 'I have never heard of this before,' one person admitted. 5 Elissa said she was 'grateful to be alive' after the incident. @dominiquelissa / Instagram 'Never going to a sauna again,' another claimed. Saunas can explode and burn down for a number of reasons. Malfunctions in the heater or thermostat can lead to electrical fires, as can poor design – like installing a heater too close to timber walls or ceilings. Leaving towels or other flammable items on or near the heater can also cause them to ignite quickly. While uncommon, some saunas use hot rocks that have internal cracks. If water becomes trapped within these cracks, it can heat up and cause the rocks to explode.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Helen Flanagan says she lacks body confidence as she strips in bra video
Corrie star Helen Flanagan left fans shocked after stripping down to lacey underwear while admitting that she has lost confidence in the way she now looks Helen Flanagan has always seemed the epitome of body confidence after starring in a slew of high profile modelling campaigns and magazine shoots following her time in Coronation Street. But now, it looks as though after having three children, the soap star is starting to feel a little insecure about her body. Back in the day, the 34 year old actress wowed the nation while posing for lad's mags but in a recent social media post, Helen now admits to losing confidence in the way she looks. Taking to Instagram, the former Coronation Street star, who was with footballer Scott Sinclair, shared a candid video with fans, claiming to notice "cellulite." Filming a Get Ready With Me, Helen is seen taking off her pink pyjamas to reveal her toned and enviable body in blue lace underwear. She told fans: "My weight goes up and down. It depends on my love life and how stressed I am." Showing off her new lingerie, she then told her followers that she was pleased to help with the editing process of the brand she was helping to support She continued: "Even though sometimes you don't feel so confident or toned, just got for it. Even though I've got cellulite and my body isn't as toned as it used to be, I just thought, 'you know what Helen go for it, you only live once.'" Donning a fitted denim dress, the former soap star appeared red carpet ready as she shared with fans her final look. But this comes just days after she was pictured on a night out with Wayne Lineker at his infamous Bar in Ibiza. Once again, in another candid Instagram post, Helen revealed that she felt incredibly hungover , like a "lizard." She revealed: "I am really hungover, I am like a lizard. I am not drinking for a long time. I know I will feel better tomorrow. I have the school run tomorrow. Oh my god. I literally got in at six in the morning." Despite her notoriety on the ITV soap, it looks as though Helen has been struggling financially. The former soap actress has even been forced to reduce the sale price of her £1.5million six-bedroom home to £ property boasts 5,000 square foot. According to reports, Helen was left struggling following the split with Scott after 13 years together and three children. The couple ended their relationship in 2022. Helen was then dating Robbie Talbot but split with him last month following a year long romance.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Internet Reacts To Woman Wearing Sheet Mask In Delhi Metro: ‘Now, I Will Bring Toothpaste And Brush'
Last Updated: Some co-passengers expressed concern over how the metro is increasingly being treated like a personal space. The Delhi Metro is no longer just a convenient mode of transport; it's become a second home for many daily commuters (literally). From applying makeup and straightening hair to filming Get Ready With Me videos, passengers turning their travel time into self-care sessions has become a growing trend. But this has often drawn negative reactions online. Now, another such moment is going viral. A recent video circulating on social media shows a woman standing near the gate of the general coach, headphones on and a book in hand, but what caught everyone's attention was the white sheet mask she had casually applied to her face during the ride. Although there was nothing inappropriate in the video. The woman stood quietly in a corner, minding her own business—some co-passengers expressed concern over how the metro is increasingly being treated like a personal space. Once the video surfaced online, it quickly grabbed attention and sparked mixed reactions. While many supported the woman for keeping to herself and not disturbing anyone, others took a more humorous stance, cracking jokes about how the Delhi Metro is slowly turning into a beauty salon on wheels. An Instagram user commented, 'It's called self-love. India mein sab kuch problem hai. (Everything is a problem in India)" Another one wrote, 'Bhai tune wo ni suna kya 'Apne kaam se kaam rakhna' (Haven't you heard the term 'Mind your own business'." One of them shared, 'She's not harassing someone, let her be, what's your problem?" 'At least she's not doing any reel drama and making people uncomfortable," a user shared. One of them wrote, 'Nowadays people have a problem with a person who is minding their own business." A user quipped, 'Tomorrow I will bring my toothpaste and brush. I hope everyone will say the same. Apne kaam se naam roshan kro." Another one shared, 'Didi cool banne ki acting kr rhi h. (Sister is trying to be cool)." The clip has crossed more the 10 lakh views on Instagram since it was shared online. Recently, a video of a Delhi-based content creator went viral wherein he was seen casually applying blush, lip balm and hair gel inside the metro.
