Get ready with me videos are increasingly popular on TikTok
often exposing kids and tweens to multi-step skincare routines. While they might inspire the younger generation to start taking care of their skin earlier
experts say they could actually do more harm than good. A newly published study out of Northwestern University yzed the beauty routines
of 100 different videos from content creators between the ages of 7 and 18
and found many of the ingredients they're using are not good for young skin
The researchers behind the study identified an average of 11 ingredients carrying a risk of developing skin allergies and increased sun sensitivity
What's more, only about a quarter of the products used contained sunscreen
They also found the average routine was six steps long. And when you factor in daily use of moisturizers, serums, toners, and cleansers
The routines cost an average of $168 per month, but some topped $500 for a month's worth of product
Experts also say many of these products claim to keep you looking young forever
But for those not showing any signs of aging, they do not accomplish anything
So what should younger teens and kids looking to take care of their skin do
The study's authors say in most cases, stick to a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturizer, and wear mineral sunscreen every day
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