Teens...Creating Good Skin Care Habits

Are you a teen in need of skin care tips? Then you have come to the right place.

Be gentle with your skin. The problem is that many teens falsely believe the stronger the product, the cleaner and clearing the skin will be. This is not true in the least bit. As a teen, we have more skin problems, and our skin is more resilient, but harsher products may be doing more harm than good. If a teen is suffering from acne or various skin irritations. We must introduce our teens to gentle products and the proper cleansing techniques. Proper skin care products for your skin conditions and proper cleansing techniques will result in great skin care routine for years to come.

The products that we use need to be specifically formulated to the needs of your skin. We are not clones, therefore, our skin care is not the same for everyone, it needs to be customized. A professional will tailor your skin care routine to your skin concerns and issues, as well as your skin type and special needs, as some products can aggravate some skin care issues. As a teen, when drying our skin, we should pat, not rub. Rubbing can irritate the skin and further damage your skin.

Understanding the skin care problems of teen's. As a teen, we are very vocal about our No. 1 skin care concern....acne. All teens are concerned about the pimples that pop up during puberty, which affects their self-esteem. Other teen skin care concerns include oily skin, skin sensitivity, and finding products that were easy to use. Boys and girls alike, are included in this discussion, even if it may happen at different ages. If your teen is experiencing a certain skin issue, take them to see a skin care professional. And start looking for products that treat a number of problems with natural, skin-soothing ingredients.

Creating a teen-friendly skin care routine. If a product line contains too many products or a specific regimine contains too many steps, teenagers may opt out of washing their face or protecting their skin. Finding a line that is easy to use and has a few steps as possible is incredibly important to them. All teens really need to cleanse, tone, moisturize, and cover-up. Anything more than that can be overwhelming, unless it is to treat a specific condition. Looking for a line that is multi-purpose and can be followed by teens with little or no guidance, is important, but we must be careful with irritating ingredients. For best results, we all must wash before we go to bed, as well as first thing in the morning to see a difference to the health of their skin.

Make sure that we cover-up with SPF. Too many teens are not getting the message that sunscreen is one of the most important facets of a healthy skin care regimen, especially to stay looking young. You with be thankful when you are closer to 30 years old. But is also an issue that is evident by the increasing number of teens developing skin cancer. Skin damage done during the teen years will manifest in the form of premature wrinkles, age spots, and dryness. it is important that teens start protecting their skin now so they can preserve its condition and prevent premature aging down the road. We must remind our teens that sunscreen should be applied on top of moisturizer, regardless of weather or time of year. Teens should be using a minimum of SPF 15 every day, which is not in many moisturizers and makeup. It should be applied liberally to the entire face and neck area, including behind and around the ears. Teens should also avoid tanning beds, which can damage the skin. If your teens wants a natural-looking glow, direct them to a topical self-tanning or go in for an airbrush tan with a skin care professional.