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The skincare industry is cashing in on so-called "Sephora kids," fueled by Gen Alpha (kids under 12). But dermatologists warn that many viral products contain anti-aging ingredients that can harm young skin, and it's hard to tell the products apart.
A California lawmaker wants to restrict the sale of some anti-aging products for kids under 18. Critics say that's misguided.
So, CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts teamed up with her daughter's fifth-grade class and the CBS News Confirmed team to examine the risks and the proposed solutions.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/skincare-industry-products-tweens-harm-young-skin/“>
<meta name="twitter:description" content="Get-ready-with-me videos saturate social media feeds, targeting young girls with multi-step skincare routines where popular brands partner with kid-fluencers to create viral skincare products.
The skincare industry is cashing in on so-called "Sephora kids," fueled by Gen Alpha (kids under 12). But dermatologists warn that many viral products contain anti-aging ingredients that can harm young skin, and it's hard to tell the products apart.
A California lawmaker wants to restrict the sale of some anti-aging products for kids under 18. Critics say that's misguided.
So, CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts teamed up with her daughter's fifth-grade class and the CBS News Confirmed team to examine the risks and the proposed solutions.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/skincare-industry-products-tweens-harm-young-skin/“>
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