PODCAST 217: Kids Using Anti-Aging Skin Care

There is a trend that has been growing for several years. Adolescents, teenagers and children use anti-aging skin care, with active ingredients such as retinol.

Today, Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica, is joined by colleague, School Education Manager, Ana Green.

Together, they explore why kids using antiaging skincare is such a trend and the implications for young skincare enthusiasts. What does this use mean for their skin health?

Join us as we reveal the reasons behind this trend and the potential dangers of using certain ingredients on youthful skin.

And we cover steps the beauty industry can take to promote healthy skin practices.

Inspirational Quote:

“Skin care is not just about looking good. it’s about feeling good and looking after yourself at any age.” – Ana Green, Formula Botanica Training Manager

In this episode you will hear:

• Internet and Social Media: It has an impact on young people’s access to skin care information.
• Tik Tok: It is important as a platform for skincare trends.
• Colorful packaging and influencer highlights: Their appeal to young consumers.
• Risks: Considerations related to the use of active skin care ingredients at a young age.
• Beauty Industry: The importance of education and responsible marketing in skin care.

Basic foods:

• Internet Impact: Teens and tweens now have unprecedented access to skin care information, heavily influenced by social media.
• TikTok Lure: Colorful and fun content attracts young audiences to skin care products.
• Psychological aspect of youth interest in skin care: They are often driven by a desire to fit in and manage the skin changes during puberty.
• Beauty Industry Responsibility: We need to educate young consumers about proper skincare products and avoiding harsh ingredients.
• Emphasizing simple skincare routines: Focusing on cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection is vital for youthful skin health.

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we navigate the challenges and complexities of young consumers using antiaging skin care. We’ll break down marketing tactics and how the industry needs to respond.

There is a wealth of information in our old episodes and we encourage you to go back and listen to them. If you want to learn more about some of the topics we covered in this episode, check out the podcast archives again. Go and listen:

Episode 209: Medical Skin Care.
Episode 162: Gentle Skincare Revolution
If you want to expand your knowledge about anti-aging ingredients and products, you may want to check out About the Certificate in Organic Anti-Aging Skin Care

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Lorraine Dallmeier is a biologist, certified environmentalist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetics school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica team.