When it comes to teenage skin, it is important to have a routine and a simple one that is easy to follow.
Hormonal changes can cause breakouts, clogged pores, and oiliness. Dead skin cells stick to the oil on the skin and block the pores, resulting in blackheads, and bacteria which builds up in these clogged pores that lead to breakouts.
It is a vicious skin cycle and to break it, it’s important to introduce your teenager to a healthy skincare routine with products that are simple, gentle, and calming on the skin.
For best results, your teenager should follow a similar morning and evening skincare routine consistently – twice a day helps to keep dirt and other debris from clogging the pores that can lead to breakouts.
Use A Gentle Cleanser
It is really important to wash teenage skin with a gentle cleanser to avoid drying out the skin or causing irritation. No harsh face scrubbing, instead gentle, circular motions, making sure to reach every inch of your face and neck.
Avoid using soap (unless it is specifically for washing face), as it can irritate the pores, dry ot the skin and trigger acne and pimples.
For a more oily or normal/combination skin type, a daily cleanser that contains salicylic acid can be used to control excessive oil production and increase hydration. Cleansers containing salicylic or lactic acid help in dissolving dirt and oil, thus unclogging the pores.
Teenage Skin: Cleansers
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin since it gently cleanses, purifies, and soothes the skin while helping regulate sebum production.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser cleanses, moisturises and gently removes what your skin doesn’t need, without stripping away the skin’s natural protective oils, and without disturbing the skin’s natural pH balance.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Daily Facial Cleanser
extra mild facial cleanser that’s free of soap and has no added parabens and dyes. It’s uniquely formulated with minimal ingredients, which helps hydrate and protect skin while it works. It’s fragrance free and so gentle, it can be used with most sensitive skin conditions including eczema and rosacea.
Teenage Skin: Toner
La Roche-Posay Soothing Lotion
Suitable for all types of sensitive skin. It perfectly complements the cleansing routine and goes well with La Roche-Posay’s other Make-Up Remover products. Skin feels more toned and softer, pores look tighter and it leaves the skin feeling beautifully soft. Agents selected for optimal tolerance, with a physiological pH and it’s enriched with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.
- Soothes, tones, and protects
- Physiological pH
- High soothing and make-up removal efficacy
Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic
Refresh, soothe and brighten the appearance of skin with this heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner. Gentle and alcohol-free, it provides an instant boost of hydration to leave skin radiantly healthy-looking.
This skin tonic contains naturally active ingredients include aloe vera to hydrate, calendula, chamomile and cucumber to soothe and refresh, plus antioxidant vitamin E. This revitalising toner is fragranced with an uplifting blend of pure essential oils, including rose-scented geranium, lavender and sweet orange.
- Hydrates and revitalises skin
- Refreshes, soothes and visibly brightens
- With extracts of aloe vera and cucumber
- Non-drying alcohol-free formula
Teenage Skin: Treatment
Clarol Silver Serum
Silver Serum is the first ‘smart’ anti-bacterial skin treatment. It contains a special silver ingredient that kills the bad bacteria while helping good skin bacteria.
Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster
Clears breakouts fast! Use daily a.m. + p.m. as needed. This fast-acting booster, formulated with Salicylic Acid, helps combat breakout-causing bacteria for rapid skin clearing. Patented TT Technology and Phytoplankton Extract work with skin’s natural microbiome and help prevent over-drying.
SVR SEBIACLEAR Active
Intensive unifying acne cream for severe spots, blackheads and marks. Highly concentrated in gluconolactone and niacinamide for a clearer complexion in 7 days.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Use the Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum on oily, congested skin to help regulate sebum production and minimise the look of blemishes.
Teenage Skin: Moisturiser
REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream
Enriched with a protection complex, it leaves the skin hydrated, replenished and better protected against moisture loss, pollution and external aggressions.
Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light
Precious rose water, rose wax and extracts of rose, marsh mallow and anthyllis protect, calm and balance the skin. Marsh mallow root extract joins avocado, sesame and almond oils to hydrate, carrying essential moisture to the skin.
NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Zero Shine Moisturiser
The Teen Skin Fix Zero Shine Moisturiser helps prevent excess oil build-up and breakouts. An advanced formula enriched with wasabi extract to prevent bacterial growth + zinc and mattifying powders to leave a smooth, shine-free complexion.
Teenage Skin: SPF
Ultrasun Face Fluid SPF50+ Anti-Spot & Anti-Pollution
Ultrasun Face Fluid SPF50+ is incredibly fast-absorbing, ultralight and non-greasy textures and has the added benefits of Illumiscin®, a stabilised form of vitamin C, and Pollustop®, a second skin veil of protection that prevents damage from environmental aggressors. This superior quality SPF is deal for sensitive skin in metropolitan areas (daily protection and moisturiser for face, neck and décolleté).
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