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The #SkinTok Effect

The #SkinTok Effect

A former Meta executive recently revealed that, when a girl posts a selfie on social media and takes it down, the algorithm then targets her for beauty products.

Enter today’s teen and tween skincare craze, where Sephora Kids and “SkinTock” reign supreme. But pushing skincare on young girls is a business that’s off of highlighting a child’s flaws. Worse, many of the products being marketed to them contain powerful ingredients that may actually harm — not help — developing skin.

On today’s show: A minimalist parent’s take on multi-step skincare routines for tweens and teens, with the help of clean beauty expert Andrea Dahr.

 

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[7:00] Children have sensitive skin, and anti-aging products can harm their skin for the long haul

[9:00] What the “clean section” at Sephora means — and what it doesn’t

[14:30] The link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and early puberty

[20:00] What should teens and tweens *actually* be putting on their faces on a daily basis?

[34:00] Five tips for parents of teens and tweens who love skincare

 

 

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Plastic Free July

What started in 2011 with just one woman and a small local government has exploded into a worldwide movement of over 174 million people. That movement is Plastic Free July.

Yet 15 years after the challenge’s inception, plastic production continues to exponentially grow. It’s all-too easy to dismiss the challenge as little more than an opportunity to post a picture of a bamboo toothbrush on social media.

But we aren’t just facing a litter problem anymore; we’re facing climate and health crises. A July that’s free of plastic is about building permanent habits, changing your relationship with “stuff,” and sending a clear message to corporations that you don’t want all this plastic junk.

On today’s show, challenge leader Emily Emond joins us to share her top tips for cutting through the overwhelm and setting yourself up for success during Plastic Free July.

 

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[6:15] Is Plastic-Free July beneficial, or purely performative?

[9:00] On why using less plastic is supports your family’s health

[13:30] Set yourself up for success: Five things you can do right now

[23:00] Nothing changes if nothing changes!

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