Teens are obsessed with skincare — but they could be damaging their skin, experts say

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s too young to do it all?

Young girls are pressuring one other into trying and buying pricey skincare products as early as elementary school age — and experts are sounding the alarm bell, warning moms and dads not to brush off what could be a dangerous trend.

The plea for parental probity comes as cosmetics manufacturers enjoy a surge of fresh interest from the junior set. The hashtag #teenageskincare has garnered over 26.4 million views on TikTok, fueled by pint-sized beauty influencers — also known as “Sephora kids” — sharing their 12-step skincare routines.

“The skin is the largest and most complex organ and if the wrong products are used or introduced too early or for the wrong skin type, you can end up having more problems than originally were present,” celebrity dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer told The Post.

Although it may seem like all the cool kids are doing it, beginning a multi-step skincare routine too young can disrupt the natural process of the skin cycle and cause premature damage.

“Changes in the skin occur at different ages, climates, and skin types. But usually, young skin replenishes faster and is prone to more oil and hormonal change,” Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller, chief medical and innovation officer of Nuritas, explained to The Post.