In February of last year, as videos of tweens racing to Sephora for beautifully packaged creams and serums that contained anti-aging chemicals flooded TikTok, a legislator in California tried to end that trend by introducing a bill that would stop stores from selling those products to them. It failed.

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California legislator introduces bill to prohibit sale of anti-aging skincare products to minors, citing concerns over social media trends.

Amid concerns about children using antiaging products that can harm their skin, a legislator introduces a bill that would ban the sale of such beauty products to minors.

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A California lawmaker is once again trying to restrict children from buying anti-aging skincare. The revamped bill would ban the sale of anti-aging skincare to children under 18. Assemblymember Alex Lee,

For the second time, Alex Lee of San José is attempting to ban the sale of products with ingredients like retinol and vitamin C to the state's young people.

Tween trendsetters have taken over social media with skin care routines inspiring other young kids. The proposal is South Bay Assemblymember Alex Lee's latest effort to keep them from being able to buy anti-aging products.