What is ‘cosmeticorexia’, the condition that’s damaging your skin?

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Ten-step skincare routines, anti-ageing serums and wrinkle creams are increasingly becoming part of children’s lives. This growing obsession with skincare and appearance, sometimes affecting children as young as nine or ten, is known as ‘cosmeticorexia’  a combination of ‘cosmetics’ and ‘orexia’, meaning appetite or desire. Why are we talking about this now? So, what exactly is the AGCM investigating? But can these products actually damage young skin? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media? What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? How did broccoli freckles become a beauty trend? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices