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Anonymous wrote:As for the question in the title: yes. DS has a skincare routine. I know he watches youtube shorts at school and he has seen those videos about sephora kids. He has also seen commentary on those videos from skincare experts, who all say that those kids a) definitely do not need the skincare they are buying and b) even if they did, a lot of it is extremely overpriced.

As to the question about having an expensive routine or going to sephora alone, no. I have taken him to sephora to get a serum from the ordinary, and he also uses a moisturizer, sunscreen, and cleanser from CeraVe or cetaphil. It's kinda cute and while he doesn't need the serum I'm happy he is getting into the habit of using a cleanser and sunscreen.

I cannot believe those parents let their kids roam around free in sephora and buy products that are actually damaging for young skin. Bizarre. I really think sephora should ban them from coming in without parents, at least.

Your son is watching YouTube shorts about skincare? At school?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As for the question in the title: yes. DS has a skincare routine. I know he watches youtube shorts at school and he has seen those videos about sephora kids. He has also seen commentary on those videos from skincare experts, who all say that those kids a) definitely do not need the skincare they are buying and b) even if they did, a lot of it is extremely overpriced.

As to the question about having an expensive routine or going to sephora alone, no. I have taken him to sephora to get a serum from the ordinary, and he also uses a moisturizer, sunscreen, and cleanser from CeraVe or cetaphil. It's kinda cute and while he doesn't need the serum I'm happy he is getting into the habit of using a cleanser and sunscreen.

I cannot believe those parents let their kids roam around free in sephora and buy products that are actually damaging for young skin. Bizarre. I really think sephora should ban them from coming in without parents, at least.

Your son is watching YouTube shorts about skincare? At school?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes it's fine to teach good skin care habits now. Acne is a bacterial infection. Good skincare is just part of good hygiene. Sephora is fine. Some products are less than the drugstore. I like the transparency in sourcing and ingredients at Sephora that I don't often find at drugstores. There are so many endocrine disruptors that affect children out there.

Not all acne is bacterial.

Anonymous wrote:As for the question in the title: yes. DS has a skincare routine. I know he watches youtube shorts at school and he has seen those videos about sephora kids. He has also seen commentary on those videos from skincare experts, who all say that those kids a) definitely do not need the skincare they are buying and b) even if they did, a lot of it is extremely overpriced.

As to the question about having an expensive routine or going to sephora alone, no. I have taken him to sephora to get a serum from the ordinary, and he also uses a moisturizer, sunscreen, and cleanser from CeraVe or cetaphil. It's kinda cute and while he doesn't need the serum I'm happy he is getting into the habit of using a cleanser and sunscreen.

I cannot believe those parents let their kids roam around free in sephora and buy products that are actually damaging for young skin. Bizarre. I really think sephora should ban them from coming in without parents, at least.

Anonymous wrote:My 4th grader has gotten into skincare and her entire friend group is into it too. None of them have older siblings. I bought her drugstore face wash and lotion/sunscreen she’s used gift cards on anything else. She’s a sporty, smart girl and this has become a side hobby for her. I’m glad she’s taking care of her skin - wish I had done the same at that age. Of course we don’t allow her to use anything on her face that could be harmful. She basically cleanses and moisturizes and uses a little hydrating spritzer. My favorite part is the daily spf usage!

Anonymous wrote:It goes beyond being into skincare. Sephora employees are reporting kids requesting retinols, harsh chemical exfoliants, and anti-aging serums.

Anonymous wrote:I don’t buy her expensive skincare but I’m fine with her taking care of her skin and learning about products. Not sure why the hate for Sephora. Drugstore brands can be pricey too and there are actually some affordable options at Sephora. I always find it surprising to see what people get winded up about. My daughter washes her face daily!! The horror!

Anonymous wrote:Yes it's fine to teach good skin care habits now. Acne is a bacterial infection. Good skincare is just part of good hygiene. Sephora is fine. Some products are less than the drugstore. I like the transparency in sourcing and ingredients at Sephora that I don't often find at drugstores. There are so many endocrine disruptors that affect children out there.