Cosmeticorexia is a disorder linked to the obsession with caring for a flawless appearance. The excessive use of cosmetic products is already worrying educational authorities.
Specialists admit that the phenomenon is enhanced by social networks, Instagram reels and TikTok videos. Many girls use products that are prescribed for adults, which can lead to irritation, allergies, stains and even burns on the applied area. In boys, care lies especially in the hair, with an obsession with cuts and dyes that were not previously seen with such intensity at school.