Evie Ó Maonaigh :
First of all, the UK brought in a ban for all under 16s using social media. In some cases, you even need to upload identification to prove you are old enough to be on certain sites, and I think that goes for platforms like TikTok. I knew this was going to happen, but now it is proof that parents are finding ways around the ban to allow their children, and sometimes toddlers, on social media. They would rather stick their children in front of a tablet or phone because they do not want to actually pay attention to them, and they clearly do not monitor the content they are watching.
Influencers are not the problem here, as they should not be influencing children who should not be on social media in the first place. You cannot blame the manufacturers or the stores either. Most beauty products are formulated for adult skin, and things like retinol are not even recommended for people under 25. Every retail or beauty counter worker I have spoken to when buying presents for the young girls in my family has recommended the Bubble line, which is a safe, child-friendly range.
No adult should be buying children Drunk Elephant, retinol, or anti-aging products, especially for those who have not even reached puberty. Parents need to use common sense. Their lack of accountability is the reason their children's skin is being damaged, and they need to stop making excuses for their own actions.
2026-07-18 13:18:00