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Get ready with me videos are increasingly popular on TikTok
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often exposing kids and tweens to multi-step skincare routines. While they might inspire the younger generation to start taking care of their skin earlier
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experts say they could actually do more harm than good. A newly published study out of Northwestern University yzed the beauty routines
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of 100 different videos from content creators between the ages of 7 and 18
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and found many of the ingredients they're using are not good for young skin
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The researchers behind the study identified an average of 11 ingredients carrying a risk of developing skin allergies and increased sun sensitivity
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What's more, only about a quarter of the products used contained sunscreen
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They also found the average routine was six steps long. And when you factor in daily use of moisturizers, serums, toners, and cleansers
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The routines cost an average of $168 per month, but some topped $500 for a month's worth of product
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Experts also say many of these products claim to keep you looking young forever
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But for those not showing any signs of aging, they do not accomplish anything
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So what should younger teens and kids looking to take care of their skin do
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The study's authors say in most cases, stick to a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturizer, and wear mineral sunscreen every day
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