Skincare for Teens

Crafting a skincare routine for teenagers poses its own challenges. The constantly changing nature of teenage skin, marked by breakouts, acne, and fluctuations between oily and dry conditions due to hormonal changes, emphasizes the importance of selecting products that promote skin health rather than create more issues. It's essential to be mindful that a teenager's skin may not require an elaborate routine with multiple steps, as additional supplements can potentially do more harm than good.

At this stage, a simple yet effective skincare routine is recommended. Begin with a gentle cleanse twice a day to rid the skin of impurities. Follow this with moisturising to maintain a strong skin barrier. Lastly, include a daily application of SPF to shield the skin from harmful UV rays. This uncomplicated routine ensures a focus on essential care without overwhelming the skin with unnecessary products, contributing to a healthier and more balanced complexion.

It's crucial to choose skincare products tailored to your specific skin type, which can be categorized into four main types: oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. Different skin types may require additional products that others might not necessarily need. For instance, individuals with oily skin may benefit from using a toner after cleansing to help restore the skin's pH balance and manage excess oil production. Understanding and catering to your unique skin type ensures a more targeted and effective skincare routine.

Certain products should be avoided when caring for young skin. It is advisable to steer clear of facial scrubs, acid toners or peels, vitamin C serums, hyaluronic serums, and face oils. Facial scrubs, in particular, can be too abrasive for youthful skin, as can acid toners and peels. Overuse of hyaluronic serums may have the opposite effect, leading to skin dryness instead of the intended hydration. It's important to be mindful of the potential adverse effects of these products and choose a skincare routine that is gentle and suitable for young and developing skin.

Below are a few skincare brands with products suitable for young skin:

Dermalogica

Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash

This foaming face wash features a gentle formula, making it suitable for all skin types. Infused with salicylic acid, it effectively cleans the pores, removing dirt and grime. The addition of orange-peel extract helps revive, energize, and refresh the face, while the presence of 8 botanicals works to soothe and calm irritated skin, leaving it feeling revitalized and balanced.

Breakout Clearing Booster

This booster is highly effective in swiftly clearing breakouts. Apply it directly to the affected area or a thin layer across the entire face. The salicylic acid in the booster actively combats bacteria that cause breakouts, while niacinamide supports the skin barrier and promotes an even skin tone. Additionally, the TT technology and phytoplankton extract play a crucial role in preventing the skin from overdrying, ensuring a balanced and nourished complexion.

Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask

This face mask features a unique fizzing formula designed to open pores and effectively clear blackheads. With the addition of kaolin clay, it absorbs excess oil and purifies the skin. Sulfur, another key ingredient, contributes to maintaining clear skin. For optimal results, it is recommended to use the face mask twice a week to keep pores clear and promote a healthier complexion.

Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion

This lightweight moisturizer features a sheer and easy-to-apply formula, making it excellent for soothing discomfort and hydrating dry areas. The gentle botanicals in the moisturizer work to soothe the skin, while hyaluronic acid provides instant relief from dehydration. Additionally, the inclusion of plant-based squalene in the lotion helps moisturize and nourish the skin, leaving it feeling revitalized and replenished.

For more information about Dermalogica and more Dermalogica products, or to determine your skin type, feel free to visit us at the Rathwood Boutique in-store.

Nip+Fab

Teen Skin Fix Zero Shine Moisturiser

The moisturiser, specially formulated for oily skin, boasts mattifying powers to keep your skin shine-free throughout the day. With niacinamide, it effectively regulates sebum production and minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores. The inclusion of wasabi extract, a unique ingredient with antimicrobial properties, works to calm and heal active breakouts. Additionally, the presence of zinc, an anti-inflammatory ingredient, helps reduce the appearance of breakouts and excess sebum.

Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash Day

This gentle micellar gel is ideal for all skin types, effectively eliminating impurities and excess oil from the face. Enriched with niacinamide and wasabi extract, it not only leaves the skin feeling hydrated but also provides protection against potential breakouts.

Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash Night

This gentle face wash is suitable for daily use before bedtime. It delicately removes dirt and excess oil from the skin without stripping away moisture. The inclusion of salicylic acid provides effective exfoliation within the pores, combating blackheads and blemishes. Wasabi extract works to calm and heal active breakouts, while tea tree oil soothes the skin and reduces bacteria, helping to prevent future breakouts.

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

This foaming facial cleanser is ideal for effectively removing excess dirt, makeup, and oils. The gentle formula of the cleanser actively supports the skin's protective barrier. With ceramides, it contributes to the maintenance of a healthy and intact skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid plays a crucial role in preserving the skin's moisture levels, promoting firmness, soothing, and enhancing the skin's plumpness. Additionally, niacinamide, the final key ingredient, boosts skin hydration, minimizes moisture loss, supports a healthy skin barrier, and has a calming effect on the skin.

 

Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel

The lightweight moisturizer imparts a weightless feel on the skin, making it ideal for all skin types to maintain optimal hydration. With the three key ingredients—hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide—like those in the cleanser mentioned above, it leaves the skin feeling well-hydrated, soothed, and plump.

Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen

The CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen, boasting an SPF of 30, is suitable for all skin types. Its lightweight formula ensures a non-greasy finish, and the inclusion of non-comedogenic ingredients helps prevent clogged pores. With a combination of zinc oxide and chemical sun filters, it offers the advantages of a mineral sunscreen, shielding the skin from the sun's harmful rays while providing instant hydration. In addition to zinc oxide, this sunscreen features hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide for added skincare benefits.

 

LaRoche Posay

Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid

Another really great sunscreen is the LaRoche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid. This sunscreen, boasting an SPF of 50, is ideal for all skin types. Its non-sticky, non-greasy formula, coupled with its hypoallergenic properties, ensures a comfortable and effective sun protection experience. Formulated with Mexoryl400, an innovative UV protection technology, it introduces an exclusive UV filter designed to shield the skin from ultra-long UVA rays. The incorporation of Netlock Technology enhances the sunscreen's efficacy by delivering very high protection with an invisible texture and non-greasy formula. The micro-drops in this sunscreen work cooperatively to create a strong protective barrier, providing homogenous, non-migrating, and highly resistant protection.