COSMETICOREXIA
The skincare industry finds young girls, some under ten, consuming hours of "skinfluencer" content and building 15-step routines with products designed for adults. Experts warn of a new body-image disorder emerging in real time, fuelled by the recommendation algorithm.
A skincare routine is beneficial, but cosmeticorexia itself is problematic pattern. The "benefits" are the short-term rewards people feel from pursuing flawless skin, while the risks include both physical skin damage and psychological distress.