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Acne, suntan, blackheads, and oily skin are on the top of the list of teen skin complaints. When puberty hits them, their skin as well as their moods, act up. And for the teens, with a million things going on, who has the time to spare on skincare?
It is a common misconception that you should start maintaining your skincare routine in your 20s. However, what if we tell you that for teens, starting and maintaining a skincare routine is the first step in their journey towards having healthy and glowing skin.
We bring you the details about teen skin and a basic skincare routine to start in your teenage years. Let’s begin with understanding your skin.
When you are a child, your skin frequently renews itself. However, when you enter the teenage years, the frequency of skin renewals reduces. Teenage skin is tougher and more resilient than that of a child. It has elasticity and is able to regenerate quickly.
But as you enter adulthood, the production of collagen decreases making your skin prone to sagging, susceptible to aging signs like fine lines and wrinkles.
As you age, the hormones change rapidly too and these hormonal changes can develop several skin problems too. The most notable change in your teenage years within your skin is the increased production of sebum or face oil. The pores can easily get clogged because the excessive build-up of oil and sweat can trap dirt and makeup. This results in acne breakouts.
Adults are also not safe from acne breakouts. Although the frequency is less, acne breakouts can be called hormonal acne because of hormonal changes during menstruation or pregnancy.
As your body is already beginning to change dramatically when you are in your teens, good and consistent skincare should begin with that age too. It can help you keep your skin healthy and in its best condition. A skincare routine will also help stop premature aging from causing problems down the road.
Maintaining an effective skincare routine is easy to implement. You just need the right products that will suit your skin type, the correct technique, and the right motivation to take care of your skin every single day.
Double Cleansing: Acne breakouts are one of the most common concerns with teenagers. It is very important to remove the cream, makeup, and other impurities to prevent acne and breakouts. Double cleansing can remove impurities from your skin properly. First, use an oil-based cleanser, then follow up with a regular water-based cleanser.
Treatment: Acids & Exfoliators: Exfoliation will help remove dead skin cells and fade away acne marks. However, you must not overdo it, as it will irritate or damage your skin's protective layer. If you want to add acids to your routine, to fight acne, blackheads, or textural issues, you should start with as mild as possible and then work your way up to the stronger ones.
Toner: When you are dealing with acne and oily skin, we know it’s tempting to reach out for a bottle of apple cider vinegar, or a toner with high alcohol content in the hopes of getting rid of them. However, these can actually be very irritating to your skin. You can either skip on toner or opt for a very mild one.
Moisturizer: Choose a lightweight moisturizer that will hydrate and protect your skin to avoid dehydration.
Sunscreen: We can't stress enough the fact that sunscreen is a must! If you want your skin to look healthy now and for decades to come, you must not skip sunscreen. It protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays and avoids early photoaging of the skin.
The key to maintaining healthy skin is practicing healthy habits early on. Teens are more prone to breakouts because of the changes in hormones and stress. However, with a proper skincare routine and a few simple skincare tips you can keep your skin super happy!
Also, don't forget to enjoy it! Because being a teen should be fun!
