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“Cosmeticorexia”: Tiktok skincare for teens
13 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 6:40 pm.
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Cosmeticorexia - the latest worry for parents of teens.    

 It's the rise of skincare routines among children as young as 10 heavily influenced by TikTok and social media trends. From multi-step routines to active ingredients designed for adult skin, there’s increasing debate about what’s appropriate for young, developing skin and what could be doing more harm than good. 

We’re joined by dermatologist Ailbhe Gullane, owner of Galánta Skin Clinic in Ballinasloe.