We all go through the teens years with hormones raging through our bodies. Some of us squeak by without a blemish and most of us get a pimple here or there, a major breakout, or full blown acne. And it’s no fun. But, you can help combat those blemishes by sticking to a simple skincare for teens that will just take a few minutes a day. With consistency, you’ll have healthy and happy skin through your teen years!
Best Skincare Routine for Teens
As an aesthetician, I’m a believer of less is more. When you have a simple skincare routine, you’ll actually stick to it. I know you’re being told about all the products and techniques that you *need* in your skincare routine. But really, your teen skin just needs some consistent TLC. So, here’s a simple skincare routine that you can follow every day for healthier skin:
- Cleanse- Cleanse once to remove any makeup, sweat, oil, or dirt you have on your face. Then cleanse again to truly clean your face. I prefer using an oil cleanser as my first cleanse and a gel cleanser as my second cleanse.
- Tone- This is a step that a lot of women skip! But it’s important! Cleansing our face will clean our skin, but it removes our skin’s natural oils and inbalances our pH levels. Applying toner will help restore our pH levels and prep our skin for moisturizer.
- Moisturize- Just like your body needs water to stay hydrated, your skin needs moisturizer to stay hydrated too! No matter if your skin is dry, normal, combo, or oily…you need to moisturize daily! Invest in a good face cream that will give your skin great hydration.
If you can commit now to doing this simple skincare routine, your skin will be so much happier! It’s a simple habit that can make a big difference for the rest of your life!
Morning Skincare Routine for Teens
Your morning skincare routine can be super simple. As long as you cleansed, toned, and moisturized your skin before you went to bed, there’s no need to wash your face with cleanser in the morning…unless you have SUPER oily skin or you got hot and sweaty from a workout. Otherwise, you can simply use a clean washcloth and warm water to rinse your face.
You can tone your face to refresh it and then apply sunscreen as your moisturizer. I like to use products that can double as one and sunscreen can double as your moisturizer…it’s a win win!
Night Skincare Routine for Teens
Your nightly skincare routine should be cleansing, toning, and moisturizing…EVERY NIGHT!! Your skin renews itself while you sleep and it can’t do that if you go to bed with a dirty face. And going to bed with a dirty face is a sure fire formula for blemishes!
If you have a breakout, you can also add in spot treating. Invest in an acne treatment that you can dab on your blemish to help it heal quicker.
- Cleanse (twice)
- Tone
- Spot Treat
- Moisturize
Teen Skin Help
As an aesthetician, I’ve created a special teen skincare guide that parents and teens can learn from to help achieve healthy skin. The guide is full of expert tutorials, game-changing tips, and product recommendations that will transform your skincare routine and leave you glowing. This guide includes video tutorials and written content to learn from. Learn in bite sized chunks or soak it up all at once! Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this masterclass:
- How to determine your skin type
- The basic 3-step skincare process
- How to combat blemishes
- How to properly pick a pimple
- How to exfoliate
- Aesthetician approved products & tools
- And more!
Skincare for Oily Skin
If you have oily skin, then using a gel cleanser will be better for your skin. Gel cleansers are more drying for the skin. Also, don’t skip out on the moisturizer! A common misconception is that if your face is oily, it doesn’t need more moisturize. But your skin can actually be overproducing oil because it is thirsty!
Best Brands for Teen Skincare
There are a lot of skincare brands out there. And there are a lot of skincare brands out there that have garbage ingredients in their products. Our skin is our body’s largest organ and it absorbs what we put on it. So put good ingredients on your skin! Here are some of the best skincare options for teens that are clean and work well:
- Olive Tree People
- The Daily Essential Co (save 10% with this discount code: TDEJOELLEN)
- Versed
- La Roche Posay
- Burt’s Bees
Just remember to get a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer for a full skincare routine.
Skincare Tips for Teens
In addition to using good skincare products on your face daily, here are some other skincare tips for teens that will help you have healthy and happy skin:
- Use a new wash cloth daily
- Change your pillowcase at least once a week
- Wash your body/face towel at least once a week
- Clean your phone weekly
- Clean your makeup brushes weekly
- Avoid touching your face
- Drink lots of water
- Avoid drinking sugary drinks
- Avoid eating sugary foods and processed foods
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- What is Waterless Beauty?
- Feeling Your Best and Looking Your Best
- The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Cleanser
- The Best Makeup for Teens
- Making The Connection Between Self Care & Mental Health
- How to Achieve the Perfect Glass Skin Look
About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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