{
  "id": 11064600,
  "title": "Almost 95% of viral Korean skincare and 'glass skin' TikTok videos contain misleading claims, new study shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/almost-95-of-viral-korean-skincare-and-glass-skin-tiktok-videos",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-viral-korean-skincare-glass-skin.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Almost 95% of viral Korean skincare and \"glass skin\" TikTok videos contained misleading claims, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2026. The study analyzed videos related to popular Korean skincare routines in May 2026, finding that 84% failed to provide safety information. Only one video mentioned the risk of irritation, and none addressed sun protection or contact dermatitis risks. Almost 82% of the videos were created by nonphysician influencers, with none produced by dermatologists. The research also revealed that 63% of patients who experienced skin problems after using social media-promoted products were using more than three active ingredients simultaneously. Irritant contact dermatitis was the most common reaction (42%), followed by acne onset or worsening (28%). The study emphasizes the importance of caution when following skin care trends promoted on social media, as they may not be safe or suitable for everyone.",
  "summary": "Almost 95% of viral Korean skin care and \"glass skin\" TikTok videos contained at least one potentially misleading claim, while basic safety information was largely absent, according to new research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2026.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}