Skincare and beauty are often popular topics across social media platforms, and trends have frequently changed over the years.
Skincare is an important step in tons of daily routines. However, many common misconceptions exist about the difference between products that are and are not safe for human skin.
“Everyone should do their own research on their products. My advice is to always have a good quality moisturizer and to use it every day,” senior Juliana Morris said.
Some moisturizers highly recommended by dermatologists include the CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion, the Aveeno daily moisturizing cream and the Eucerin original healing cream, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Skincare has gained popularity amongst younger children over the past few years, especially young girls around 10 to 12 years old, who have made headlines for their over-the-top obsession with different products. These children have given themselves the name “Sephora 10-year-olds” for their “entitled” attitudes when speaking to Sephora employees. For this age group, brands such as Drunk Elephant, St. Ives and Glow Recipe are favorites.
“My 11-year-old daughter has nicer skincare and a better routine than I do,” assistant principal Amanda Malbon said. Malbon uses Bubble skincare; specifically their face wash and acid. Bubble is fragrance-free, cruelty-free and dermatologist-tested, according to hellobubble.com.
Their simple but trendy packaging, created with bright colors and interesting shapes, appeals to young people. However, these brands should be used sparingly. Some Glow Recipe products contain synthetic fragrances and parabens that dry out the skin and can lead to irritation if used too frequently. The St. Ives Apricot Scrub lists fragrances, harmful exfoliants and alcohols which may not immediately show effects, but over time can leave microtears on the skin. These micro tears allow bacteria to seep into the skin, which leads to issues such as acne, infections and irritation, according to La Roche-Posay, a dermatologist-recommended brand. A better alternative is an exfoliating serum, such as the Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, according to NBC News.
Other dermatologist-recommended brands include CeraVe, SkinCeuticals and SkinBetter Science, according to Vogue. These brands can be found at Target and Ulta Beauty.
“The most important thing is to realize [skincare] is very individual, and not everything is catered to you, ” English teacher Thomas Stewart said.
