A Rutgers-led study has shed light on the correlation between social media use and the consumption of personal care products among high school students. The study surveyed 143 students and found a significant increase in the use of personal care products, which can contain hormone-disrupting and potentially carcinogenic chemicals, among those who spent more time on social media and engaged with beauty-related content.
Key Insights
The study's key findings include the fact that high school students who spend more time on social media use more personal care products, and that following influencers with product lines and watching hair or beauty tutorials can increase product use by 30% and 40%, respectively. These products can contain harmful chemicals, highlighting the need for awareness and responsible social media engagement.
