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Chloe Casey, Lecturer in Nutrition and Behaviour, Bournemouth University

‘Ferritin face’ is trending – but can your skin really reveal low iron?

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Forget jade rollers, LED masks and salmon sperm facials. The latest skincare trend taking over TikTok is a blood test.

“Ferritin face” is the social media term for the claim that low iron levels leave visible clues on your face – dark circles under the eyes, pale or grey-looking skin. Some influencers say raising their ferritin levels transformed their complexion in ways no product could.

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