Six signs your anti-ageing routine is damaging your face, revealed by an expert By Olivia Falcon Published: 21:11 EDT, 22 September 2024 | Updated: 21:11 EDT, 22 September 2024 e-mail View comments Given the dizzying number of anti-ageing skincare ranges out there, it's pretty clear there are a lot of us keen to discover the secret formula to youthful-looking, flawless skin. But dermatologists and cosmetic doctors warn that this pursuit of perfection can tip into obsession. Experts are witnessing an alarming rise in midlife women affected by a new condition, 'dermorexia'.
This is an obsessive preoccupation with using excessive amounts of skincare treatments and following an elaborate beauty routine. Ironically, layering too many products, many with harsh active ingredients, can cause or worsen skin conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis. 'I've witnessed people spending upwards of £2,000 per month on skincare,' says Dr Penelope Tympanidis, a Harley Street consultant dermatologist.
'On products they don't need.' Penelope Tympanidis, a Harley Street consultant dermatologist says she has witnessed people spending upwards of £2,000 per month on skincare Dermorexia was first spotted among teens and young adults, when beauty influencers also known as 'Sephora Kids' began sharing their 12-step skincare routines on TikTok . Now it's rife in middle-aged women seeking poreless, glossy skin to mimic the filters they use on social media.
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