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A young girl looking at her reflection in a mirror during a skincare routine, illustrating the rise of cosmeticorexia in children

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Cosmeticorexia: Why Every Parent of a Tween Needs to Understand This New Skincare Trend

by Wendy Nowell-Usticke on Jun 27 2026

A new term, cosmeticorexia, describes a rising obsession with "perfect" skin in children. Here is what it means, why strong actives can harm young skin, and a simple, age-appropriate approach for healthy tween skin.

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