TikTok Bans Beauty Filters for Under-18 Users Globally, Tightens Age Restrictions

Nov 27, 2024, 03:30 PM

TikTok has announced plans to implement new restrictions on beauty filters for users under 18 years old, aiming to address mental health concerns among young users. The platform will block access to filters that alter facial features like skin tone, lip size, and eye shape, following studies that highlight the negative impact of these tools on self-esteem and the creation of unrealistic beauty standards. The measures are set to be enforced globally in the coming weeks, with TikTok also tightening its systems to prevent users under 13 from signing up for the platform.