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EP 57: Skincare for Teens: What the Sephora Generation Actually Needs vs. What They're Buying
There is nothing wrong with a teenager who wants to take care of their skin. The problem is that the skincare products flooding social media feeds, the ones showing up in Sephora haul videos and dermatology influencer posts, were not designed for them. They were formulated for adults trying to correct years of sun damage, declining cell turnover, and diminishing collagen. Selling those products to a 13-year-old is a lot like prescribing a medication for a condition they don't have.
Dr. Dustin Portela and Austin Lee, PA-C, break down what actually happens physiologically when teens start using…
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