Generation Alpha putting skincare at the top of holiday wish lists 

They only want this stuff for the aesthetic, not because they have skin issues! 🤦🏼‍♀️

​@yourprobablychronicallyonline I agree with you most of the kids want them cause there trendy. But I want to take care of my self not cause its trendy

as a person who was once a child with hyperpigmentation (mine ended up not being fixable and due to an allergic reaction from facemasks at a young age) overuse of products gave me the condition and overuse of products didn’t fix it, wash your face, use spf and visit a dermatology clinic if you need it, anything more than that and you really don’t know if that “gentle cleanser” from Sephora could leave you w an allergic reaction or chemical burn, these products are not made for younger, thinner skin more susceptible to this problem.

Burtsbees is natural atleast

@@idontknoww584 this is so true. I can relate myself with buying products because of what they look like, but this stuff helps me since I have certain skin issues. I would be very concerned if a kid under the age of 13 is using a PORE TIGHTENER. I would say if they’re under 13 be concerned, but if not please don’t be arguing unless we’re using retinol!

I follow a sub on Reddit dedicated to skincare, and the amount of people posting photos of their completely normal skin texture asking "how do I fix this?" is really sad. So many people are brainwashed into thinking having pores is bad, and that the only way to be beautiful is for your skin to be blurred out, because of all the filters and false advertising from influencers on TikTok and Instagram.

lol I started shaving my legs at 9 years old. I remember self-consciousness started to develop around that time. it's not that unusual for girls of that age to start developing self-consciousness about their appearance. it's just nowadays we have more information and an abundance of education on skin-care so of course kids will tap Into this. it's not good however it's not that outlandish.

@@Boxxxxxxxxx uh yes I know.. im a woman and ive gone through the same thing. What did I ever say in this was outlandish? Theres videos of kids asking for extreme skin care for Christmas gifts, and of course girls get self concious around these ages when they’re constantly being made that way by others. My point is that it’s worse now because of access to social media pushing it further. I never said that kids shouldnt be practicing basic skin care, i said that it’s bad for social media to be pushing more insecurities onto youth only to then be pushing ads and influencers as their answers in order to gain money, not to be rude but you very much misread what I said.

glad to be part of the generation that actually did all that kid stuff instead of whatever tf kids are doing now😭💀

@@ItsJohnnyManno cause idk where these kids are coming from? My little 9 year old sister is very normal and plays with dolls and her favorite store is claries😭I mean it might be bc she dosent have tiktok and is only allowed to watch RU-vid kids

Do kids even have bad adolescent skin these days? I’m seriously asking. I remember growing up with many kids with horrible complexions, with acne covering their teen faces. I don’t even see a kid with two pimples now.

right, when i was 11 i had just gotten a phone cause i was allowed to stay home by myself and i was still asking for toys 😭

Skin care is not only for when you got bad skin though. Cleansing moisturizing and putting on sunscreen are basics everyone should be doing. Some people just don't 😊

@@funnyvalentinesglorioushai2227 I definitely agree with you. Cleansing, moisturizing, and wearing sunscreen should be the basics for everyone. But in most cases, they're not using gentle brands or brands specifically for young skin. They're interested in glow recipe, drunk elephant, or high-end brands that are targeted at adults and may be using harsher ingredients :(

Sweetie skincare isn’t only for when you have bad skin days…..it’s more just about wanting to take care of yourself. It’s the same thing as washing your body in the shower or bath. It’s not specifically just for cleaning off any dirt and germs from the day…..it’s also about taking the time to take care of yourself and practice good hygiene. I’d rather not be around someone who chooses to only take care of the self when they’re “dirty” you should always wanna take care of your face and body regardless.

AGREED my literal 11 year old cousin asked me if i can buy her dior lip oils? im not even 18 and i dont use that.. im only 17

how do I tell this to my overly-chill dad who lets my sister live on her iPad (RU-vid shorts)?

@@taylors.version.13show him the proof of how social media is making these kids act. Theres videos of teachers talking about how these kinds of things. The gen alpha Christmas lists especially are a good persuasion tool. Shorts isn’t that bad though, at least shes not on tiktok.

@@taylors.version.13just explain to him that she's too young and needs to be monitored. if he doesn't you can put a screen limit on her ipad or whatever r

Certain ads and companies should be targeting specific audiences. I'm 26 and may have been targeted with ads that may not be fit for me but the things I am interested in trying, I'm old enough to. If an ad interests me, I'll keep watching and be like, "this is cool. I'd like to try it." and others I'm like, "yeah not interested" lol

ABSOLUTELY! My face is extremely oily and I’ve been experiencing lots of breakouts that require skincare. I try to keep things minimal too. When I see 7 year olds wanting Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, and other brands that are unnecessary, I’m so baffled! If they didn’t have a phone shoved in their faces, no kid their age would want it! I wonder what the effects of using such strong products on the WRONG skin will be over time.

@@sakuras_vlogs i 100% agree with you! These 7 year olds don’t even need a cleanser! They just need some water and they will be fine!!

i didn't start using skincare until i was 13- and that was only because i felt i had to after watching videos on youtube (i wasn't allowed internet access until that age and only got it because i got a new phone right before COVID)

YESSS!! start using skincare when your body needs it and not when tiktok influencers tell you to!!

Fully agreed!!

I'm 21,i still want art supplies

yea lol i hate when i see 8 year olds asking for drunk elephant

Yes, i can strongly relate.

They need sunscreen.

sunscreen...

@@louvrebaby What?

I’m 13 too and only use stuff to help me. I’m sick of getting videos of 9 yro preppies using drunk elephant which I heard was 16+

@@Ilikefood777I literally can’t use any drunk elephant of most of it cause half of it has clogging ingredients..

skincare ‘trends’ are awful just because it’s like choosing products as if they’re one size fits all when they’re not. my skin got so much better once i switched to just face wash, moisturizer, and spf because it turns out having an extensive skincare routine with a lot of different products (like in those “aesthetic” videos) can ruin your moisture barrier.

Same I am also 13 I didn't get skincare until last august cause I have acne

Yea cus you can use trend items but a lot of these kids don’t know their skin

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Exactly! But I do have to admit as a 14 year old, i have very huge pores so I occasionally use a tiny bit of the glow recipe toner on my nose and where my pores are very large.

Same! My fave broke out so bad today due to it 😭

Same!

Same

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They are going to tho. Because they want their kids to be distracted by the phone so they don't have to take care of them. Basically they found the perfect way to turn them into a silent plant in the corner.

@@hermioneee___ Aw thank you! 🥰 I'm sure you could do it if you really wanted to! Have a great day too! 😊 Thanks for your sweet message. Wingardium leviosa! 🪄

preach

Marketing to women is about insecurity. Marketing to men is about insecurity and explosions

aint no way yo profile pic says never safe from wheezer 💀💀

It's not sad, it's depressing

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Ok I guess?

on point!!

Yup for jewelry and cute furry pens or something, a purse

ikr like i see all these gen alphas in sephora and lululemon and i’m js still shopping at hot topic like bro pls act your age and enjoy your childhood while it lasts 😭

Hot topic isn’t really a place for children though. It’s more adolescent oriented. I don’t care tho. I have seen clans of 8-10 year olds at Sephora.

@@biokdwcse it’s not as bad as spencer’s tho

@@rxnis.exe1 We don’t talk about Spencer’s back shelf…

Exactly.

its good that you're using products that are actually suitable for your age

You should start that asap

@@dani.29 I don't have to ask for it. When I need something, I order it.

That makes me not curious of your skin at all

@@joannejones363 Just because I don't ask for it, doesn't mean I don't use it. Use your brain.

@@JustLindaThings asking comes with need, you peabrain

It’s new, but it’s not THAT new. I’m 20 (so peak gen z) and when I was 11-13 the makeup beauty influencers on RU-vid were at their peak (2014-2016) and as an 11 year old that had unlimited internet access in 2014 I was watching all the beauty influencers and buying/wanting tons of expensive makeup products because that was what was trendy. Most of the girls my age back then were the same way. It’s just evolved from makeup (because the heavy glam makeup was what was trendy back then) to skincare now because that’s what trendy. But 11-13 year old girls wanting to dress older and look older and copying older teenage girls is nothing new, it’s been happening forever.

i love your outlook. i am a gen z in highschool rn and i can feel the same way about the normalization of makeup and getting your lashes and nails done all the time. it can be hard but just like you said we have to remind ourselves that we are not weird or something for not doing that stuff and we are made perfectly imperfect in God’s eyes and are good enough all by ourself!

@kaiaswrld it's so nice to hear that. Thank you! I agree with everything you said. We are pretty like-minded

@kaiaswrld it's so nice to hear that. Thank you! I agree with everything you said. We are pretty like-minded!

Yeah most good skin care advice/experts will recommend 3-5 products max. Cleanser moisturizer sunscreen, maybe an acne treatment, and a retinol if you have acne scaring or are an adult! But that’s about it

You don’t get the point no 8-10 year old needs those expensive things

@@Beanboi2225 That's exactly what my point was. When tweens are taught about proper skin care and about taking care of themselves instead of taking care of the latest trends, they will understand that there's no need for these expensive and often unhealthy skin treatments.

No we are talking about literal 6,7,8,9,10 year olds who’s skin is baby like. That’s what is concerning not the 12+ kids that start having acne and stuff.. we’re mad about 6 YEAR OLDS being introduced to this stuff

@@Beanboi2225 My answer's the same for any age.

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@@user1-likescoffee888???

I’m 14 and I could really use some recommendations 😭

@@_lily_3on a differnet comment u said u were 16 why is that

Same! I was 12, I really wish somebody educated me on skincare, that would of saved me a lot of self esteem issues in my younger days

And there’s nothing wrong with that

really? My dermatologist recommended the polypeptide moisturiser from drunk elephant..

Oh no...

@noriseah yess cuz I love Scandinavia, and I want to be educated. My dream job is teaching Nordic history

@noriseah Yay

Samee ❤❤

@@Haruspell OMG (What is the same lol, the books the nordic stuff or wut)

@@VerySwedishGirlNamedCarly oh lol as in asking for books and stuff and actually being a normal 13 year old who just wants scene kid stuff 😂

Omg 2012?! It’s a strange feeling/realization that some people are born in the 2010’s

@@justanotherpotato5523fr lol

W 11 year old I’m born in 2010 and I haven’t bought skincare until I was 12 bcuz I had eczema (very dry skin my hand skin was literally ripping apart it was so painful and scary) and I only had moisturizer. There’s 7 year olds buying drunk elephant when they have baby skin. when I was 7 I wanted to buy fidget spinners, slimes, and dolls what happened😭

when I was almost 12 in 2022 and my cousin WAS 7 she told me that she wanted drunk elephant skincare she showed me them from in Amazon I was shocked. I didn’t even know what it was until she told me. She has smooth baby skin what does she want that for😭 she throwing her childhood away and act grown WAYY TOO EARLY it’s straight up sad.

@@user-cnfanI don’t understand why our generation wants skin care lol what I wanted for Christmas is a graphic card for my pc to play war thunder I’m laughing at these kids right now

Wrong. I completely broke out at age 10 and started using light cleansers. That's perfectly fine. The only issue is when they get obsessed and use super strong and expensive stuff.

If you use sunscreen you need a cleanser to remove it

I assumed soap went without saying. Guess not.

@@brandilyn6720 i get what ur saying but soap doesn't cut it if ur breaking out. Using cleansers is the only way your skin can actually get better.

Fr I mean 12-13 is the age where skin Care will make a impact since acne, pores and etc but many younger gen alpha have been using skin care tbh me as a 13 year old girl too I don't have skin care from these products nor have any but I'm grateful what I have and don't ask for things and for granted tbh skin care and tbh 11 years should only use basic not retinol and heavy products because it's not good for skin care. But these kids do it for what they have seen online tbh I don't think you need skin care unless your skin needs it

Samee I asked for a poster of one video game I like this year!

I turned 15 and ONLY got skincare… i wanted colouring books and dolls but i was called ‘too old’ for it… i was disappointed

@@w1tchy for Christmas of got a few nail polishes and chap stick. I'm not too mad abt it cus I like nail polish

i totally agree, this sounded super “boomery” 😭 like oh how scary a 9th grader wants lotion? please

Its not just lotion. These kids are asking for glow toners, anti ageing, pore tighteners etc. that's just not lotion as some wise person tried to insinuate n reply to u. I know fir sure a ten year old doesn't need a pore tightener

And a lot of these products are from tiktok,not from dermatologist and even if it's targeted to 15 to 18 , kids as young as 11 or 9 are asking for these because of social media non disclaimers or parents not intervening but encouraging things that'll harm them in future. You think it wouldn't harm them. As a derm let me tell you IT WILL.

​​@@LizzylovesLoboyou did get the point maybe because you are young and see it as normal or maybe because you don't deal with such kids . Many of them aren't after ordinary lotion but drunk elephant glycolic acid toner or glow recipe something. Those aren't for kids , sorry. As a dermatologist I find it extremely difficult to explain to parents it's not the right age or skincare for them.😊

@@randomlyswatching9481 I am in my 20s and work in childcare, but I think when I was in middle school thats when girls started wearing makeup daily (so around 11). The only shift im noticing is that its moved to different brands (remember when everyone had a kylie lip kit, again still girls in middle school, only now its drunk elephant) more so than a change in young girls as a whole ig is what i noticed and wanted to point out

As a 17 year old, I have horrible acne, I’ve had it since I was 8. Which isn’t normal. All I used was acne cream that was prescribed by the dermatologist that I went to. It did help but I don’t use it much anymore as it’s gotten a lot better. If I do use skincare I use a brand called Bliss. I haven’t touched skin care since I was probably 14 or 15😂

i wasn't referring tp acne products was more referring to anti aging etc :) @@Ariel-lol anti androgenic herbs helped me with my acne

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Yet boomers run the companies that target kids

What does being a millennials have to do with it? I wouldn’t let my kid have this? Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen is enough for this age…

Or even gen z. I won’t be suprised if we are gonna see Gen Z grandparents in 10 years

@@Kevin-ht1stnah gen z in the future will be parents some of gen alphas will be in college already and the oldest will be parents but I’m not gonna have kids the reason why is I don’t want them to grow up like my generation

thank you, this is my favourite comment on here.

Skincare is great, but just know you don’t need to have “perfect” skin.

Thats great. Please keep that mindset, ur skin will thank you :) - a high schooler.

I'm a Millennial and agree with you. I don't see skincare in tweens as a bad thing. I think it's just knowing which products make sense for the age of your skin. Certain products are clearly for much older skin or are just gimmicks. A basic cleanser and some moisturizer totally make sense though.

They use it for “aesthetic”

Keep dreaming you iPad baby most gen z don’t claim you lol

2010*

THANK YOU !! IM 17 AND IM FEELIN SO OLD NEXT TO MY 9 YEAR OL SISTER WHO LITERALLY IS SKINCARE OBSESSED AND CRIES WHEN SHE LOSES HER CETAPHIL HELPP

Sameee!! I only use skincare because it feels relaxing for me. But either way, I literally have the bare minimum, which only consists of a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. I'm glad my mom is strict on giving me skincare and makeup because she had friends who used alot of skincare products and when they became older they had a lot of skin problems (and also glad I got my mom's good genes aswell). And seriously tho, this year's christmas gift that I want is a lego set!

Nothing wrong with wanting to take care of the biggest organ making up your body. The issue is more of balancing what’s necessary versus marketing shams

@@Laura-Yunothings wrong with it yes, until these kids are believing the influencers they see on TikTok when they get recommended face washes with salicylic acid that will damage their skin for the rest of their life.

​@@dain_sleifLOL

you make better points than many of the adults here. I completely said similar. you guys have access to education about skin-care that I didn't. I never had social media like TikTok at 9 years old and I was already shaving and using my mother's skincare products. I never considered that abnormal. I was interested in beauty at an early age but I was also self-conscious. It was not the leaning towards this that was bad, it was only if it became out of control. you are right, the best adults can do is educate and talk to their children about themselves and their own self-image. making sure things are not getting out of control.

i believe it’s gen z but i’ve seen some 13 yr olds that act like gen alpha

I also grew up with terrible skin care advice and down the line that's only going to make your skin concerns worst. Taking car of your skin with proper cleansing, moisturizer and sunscreen is not unreasonable and framing it as unnatural and the toxic beauty industry or what not is just unnecessary and screams fear-mongering. Knowledge is power, so give children more tools not less

That’s very interesting to read. I don’t entirely think this is as black and white as we make it out to be.

As someone who works in the medical industry, I can, with great confidence, tell you that these products are not fit for young skin. To put it very simply - it contains many chemicals and these products were not formulated for children and young teens even if some are marketed that way. I know those in your generation are heavily influenced by social media and you may not think that there's anything wrong with these products now, but if you continue to use it, over time, I can most certainly guarantee it can cause many different problems down the line. Let young skin breathe - it's good to keep it clean (gentle soap and water), and use moisturizer and a hypoallergenic sunscreen. You honestly don't need more than that. Take it from someone generations above you with the education and experience please. I really don't want to see young people having skin issues because of these products that they honestly don't need at their age. The focus seriously needs to be shifted to more important things in life: building good character, morals, values, and molding yourself into kind and intelligent person. Generally speaking, THIS will serve much better than obsessing over something as superficial as skin. We shouldn't be embracing a negative reality where kids can't be kids. The future is what we make of it and there are certain things in life that should rightfully be looked down upon and shunned. Children are the future - it's up to you. Do you want to live in a world filled with superficial people who heavily emphasize something as temporary as beauty? Where kids are focused more on their skin rather than just being kids and working on developing something as valuable as their character and furthering their knowledge to shape their lives and the lives of others in positive ways to make for a better future for everyone? If you want the latter - you can be the change you want to see. So let's focus on that. What's really important.

Yeah let the brainwashing begin young. How much money have you wasted just to damage your skin long term over the years?

No, the problem here is over consumption and dreaming to try brands which are supposed to be marketed to adult women. For these tweens, basic cleanser, toners, moisturizer and SPF from la Roche posay and Avene is highly enough.

I’m a teen and I don’t even know what toner is or does help

@@willtree_ A great affordable and effective toner is the Thayers Facial toner with Cucumber. It also contains witch hazel extract, aloe vera, and glycerin. A toner removes face wash residue and tightens pores. Stay away from astringents which contain alcohol since they are harsh and damaging to the skin. Thayers also has an astringent line, do not buy these stick to the toners.

@@willtree_ The face washes that I use are made by CeraVe. I have oily/combination skin but I find that the Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser works best for me. If your skin is very oily use the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser. If you are acne prone mix a few drops of the Cerave Acne Control cleanser which contains Salicylic acid into either of the aforementioned cleansers. I do not use the acne cleanser full strength because it is too strong for my sensitive skin. I moisturize with the CeraVe PM Facial moisturizing lotion at night and when I am at home out of the sun's rays. Cerave also has a day face lotion with SPF - Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30.

These kids aren’t buying skincare that’s good for their skin. They’re buying what’s trendy and promoted on social media. That’s the issue that people have because the brands these kids want (with the exception of Bubble) aren’t meant for their skin.

Except that these aren't good for their skin. I started getting acne in middle school and all I used was a Cerave cleanser, SPF moisturizer and homemade turmeric masks. Homemade masks are great for skin and much more safer than harsh chemical junk. They helped control my acne and by the time I got to college my acne was basically gone. Even now that's my skincare routine, I don't own any big brand skincare. You don't need expensive stuff to take care of yourself.

12 and under all you did is maybe cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. 13 and up when skin issues start developing if you want to you can start with different products. But yes I agree no 6 or 7 year old needs a skincare routine, all my parents made me do at that age was splash water on my face every morning

you should use dermatologist certified skincare especially for sensitive skin from pharmacies or doctors. It's ok to get skincare but not skincare with retinol and other types of acids. Gen A kids get them because they are hype and are trending on platforms such as tik tok or yt shorts (which gen a kids are mostly on).

this!! my issue with gen alpha using skincare is when they include a bunch of steps in their routines; like you do not need all of that!!

While no kids need makeup it can be fun, depending on their age. Also people who like video games can also like makeup

@@wisteria_asmr_true, many people have different interests and many kids might find it fun and fascinating

I started at 12 because of teen pimples and blackheads but unless your skin isn’t bad or problematic then surely you don’t need it yet :)

Your mom better say no. No one under 16 needs to use any fancy skincare product

@@ananya255 🥰

I'm glad I was born in the last year of Gen z.

Not true gen z is 1996 -2009

Well, it rlly depends on what website you look at, but I would say gen alpha starts at 2012, because some sites say gen z ends at 2010, and some say it ends in 2012. So 2011 is the best answer for the end of gen z.

@@WitchSoup833 bruh google it😭. It is 1997-2012

kinda true tho bc the 2010-2012 years are the most misunderstood ones bc there are debates if they're gen alpha or gen z but the years that's commonly identified as gen z is 1997-2012 and gen alpha is 2013-now

Exactly, the next time somebody tells me to “grow up” as a 14 y/o, imma ask them if they’re fine with gen alpha actually growing up and leaving their teen/childhood behind

There might probably be Gen Z grandparents by 2030. Not parents but GRANDPARENTS.

Tell your daughter to act her age

@@VerySwedishGirlNamedCarly kids can wash their face

@@L0NER535 yes but this person said she's obssesed with yt

you are a horrible parent

@@sirtopoftheworldegg fax

Just enjoy the gift lol, the thought is what matters!

@@Itmightbeadianez yeah

Ok but she said she has a million face masks and different cleansers that’s how the addiction starts.. it’s not something they should be hyper focused on and that’s what it sounds like

Hi! I am a skincare expert and I’m here to tell you these products are not necessarily made for preteens. Some acids and concentrates are not made for children in mind. The best way I can describe this is it’s kinda burning a child’s perfect skin already.

That's not exactly true. Yes, preteens need some form of skincare, no they don't need these pore tighteners, collagen face masks, and peptides that you're seeing Gen Alpha ask for on their Christmas list. If they were asking for just a cleanser or sunscreen it'd be fine, but the things they're asking for are highly acidic chemicals designed, made for, and really only supposed to be used by people well into their 30s. It's also worth mentioning that these ads and skinfluencers can create heavy insecurities in young preteens because they don't have glass skin, and some may even bully their peers because they don't have that glass skin or the latest skincare line from their favorite celebrity; context matters.

@@mirage1407 I’ll have to agree with you there, but the point still stands. Makeup isn’t for little girls, they don’t need it.

The fact is that skincare is just super fun! Is not always a thing related to low self steem or finding flaws for our skin. I'm 15 and i do a lot of research when i use my products, and people always say how good my skin looks, because, if i stop using like, sunscreen, the pimples i always had start to pop again all over my face. Of course there may be a problem when kids below around 12 years old start to feel insecure about their skin even when it's just flawless, but i think that's not always the case.

Hate to break it to you as a dermatologist. Kids of 12 asking for drunk elephant glycolic acid or glow recipe is harmful to their skin. They are going to see consequences later.

the thing is they’re not even 12 when they begin, my 7 year old cousin asked for skincare this christmas too. the chemicals are too harsh for their skin.

They as well as many others don't have acne and other skin problems. And by using these products they are risking breakouts or poor skin when they get older

@araiksims6322 I see using a ton of products you don't need causing skin problems but what I don't see wrong is kids and preteens using basics like cleanser, moisturizer and SPF if they don't have acne, uv rays cause skin cancer so people in general need to use SPF regardless

Completely different things but ok

@@chrissy138 Nope ppl use skincare with the intention of their skin looking better