If the goal is to protect kids' skin, sure, ban the products themselves. But to stop kids from wanting them in the first place, we need regulations on social media.

The obsession with skin care among Gen Alpha is leading to a windfall of unexpected business for the booming $164-billion global skin-care industry, which historically has targeted women, not girls ...

The obsession with skin care among Gen Alpha is leading to a windfall of unexpected business for the booming $164-billion global skin-care industry, which historically has targeted women, not girls ...

Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds By Maria Godoy (NPR) Sept. 10, 2024 1:43 p.m.

Parents and lawmakers are “fighting a losing battle” Elementary and middle school kids are flocking to stores to buy products recommended on TikTok. But they may be harming their skin.

The most popular teen skin care routines posted on social media contained an average of 11 potentially irritating active ingredients, according to a study published this month in Pediatrics. The ...

Key takeaways: Teens and preteens on TikTok used an average of six skin care products totaling $168. Only one-quarter used products with sun protection. Studies show the amount of time and money ...

A new study links the recent use of hair oils, lotions and other personal care products with higher levels of phthalates in children. The hormone-disrupting chemicals are a health concern for kids.

And as social media helps fuel a craze for skin care among tweens and teens, Mahalingaiah says the findings are an important reminder that some of these products could potentially be exposing kids to ...