Skin doctors caution against kids using beauty products meant for adults


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Dermatologists are concerned about the premature use of adult skin care products among young girls. Photo: AFP

A growing number of kids between the ages of 10 and 14 are showing a keen interest in beauty products, and their skincare routines are sometimes comparable to those of adults.

In the US, these young girls' obsession with skincare is such that they've been dubbed "Sephora Kids".

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