How to prevent cosmetic addiction in minors: limit the use of technology and build up their self-esteem
Briefly

Adolescents and preteens lack the maturity to evaluate social media influences, leading to risks such as cosmeticorexia, a mental health disorder stemming from excessive cosmetic use.
Studies reveal that social media exposure alters emotional well-being and neuronal development in youth aged 12 to 18, necessitating restricted access to these platforms.
The phenomenon of influencers on platforms like TikTok exposes younger girls to harmful beauty standards, fostering skincare routines unsuitable for their developmental stage.
Dermatologist Elia Roo highlights that many teenagers are misguided by social media rather than seeking professional advice, resulting in harmful skin consequences from improper product use.
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