Teenage Skincare Is As Easy As 123!

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Parents often come into our spa looking for ways to help their children take care of their skin during the challenging teenage years.

For many young people, this is the first time they have thought about their skin. Focus on a simple and effective daily regimen with products that multi-task so that each use is giving your teenager maximum benefit.

Look for products that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Both of these popular ingredients work to clean out pores and reduce acne while preventing future flare-ups. Teenage years are also a great time to introduce daily application of SPF. Many skincare companies include an SPF of 15 or higher in their daily moisturizers that double to mattify oily skin or kill acne causing bacteria. Protecting skin from harmful UV exposure at an early age is a MUST since the majority of us get the bulk of our sun damage by age 18. And sun damage causes WRINKLES!!

A teen's skincare routine should be a maximum of 3 steps

Step 1: CLEANSE in the morning and at bedtime. Teenagers like products that are easily dispensed, smell fresh and produce a foamy wash.

Step 2: TREAT with a spot treatment (sulfur or benzoyl peroxide is great) or all over medicated clearing product (salicylic acid works well), or both.

Step 3: HYDRATE with an SPF 15 or higher. Look for a daytime formula like Dermalogica Welcome Matte SPF 15 which uses natural Salicylic acid to clear the pores and absorbs oil for a shine free complexion while protecting the skin with SPF 15. Great for boys AND girls!!

Here are some excellent products for a 1-2-3 teenage regimen:

  1. Make the introduction to a regimen easy with Dermalogica Clean Start Kit. It has everything you need to begin your routine! Remember though, when beginning a new routine - introduce only one new product at a time!
  2. Clean skin is beautiful skin - start and end your day with Murad Clarifying Cleanser. This cleanser is also part of the Murad Acne Complex Classic Kit.
  3. For those looking to add a concealing tint to their daily lotion, try Jane Iredale Dream Tint with SPF 15. Minimize pores, conceal redness/acne, calm inflammation and sun protection all in one oil-free formulation!
  4. If your teenager is always on the run, toss Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads into their gym bag. They can use these easy to apply pore cleansing/acne fighting wipes anywhere!