Skincare for teenagers

March 03, 2021 Amelia Skönhetsdjungeln

What Skincare is Suitable for Teenagers?

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Do you want to start a skincare routine but also avoid spending around 5 million on a bunch of different products that are impossible to remember what they do?

The main difference between a skincare routine for teenagers and one designed for adults is primarily the anti-aging aspect. Wrinkles and fine lines aren't really a concern when you're between 12 and 20 years old. More mature skin may benefit from a slightly more detailed routine at times. However, skincare routines for teenagers and adults can look almost the same.

Regardless of age, a very important aspect of skincare is using it regularly (that is, every day). A shorter routine can be beneficial for teenagers, as they're more likely to stick to it if it's relatively simple.

I've put together a guide for teenagers on skincare—what you need, what’s nice to have, and what you can totally skip. Easy, right? Imagine a short routine that even a goldfish could remember by heart.

Okay, first things first—you need a cleanser. Hand soap or body wash doesn’t count. We want to cleanse the face and leave it feeling soft and smooth like a baby’s bottom, not tight and dry! The skin should feel soft. Here are some cleansers that have a nice price point, get the job done, and won't irritate your eyes.

Choose one product in each category; having multiple is unnecessary when you only have one face.

1- BeautyAct ClearComplexion Cleansing Gel 150 ml

2- G&G Jelly Joker

3- Skincity Skincare mellow balm cleanser

Number 2 - cream. Not the most exciting category, but we can't forget it. Here are some affordable creams that are suitable for teenage skin.

1- COSRX Balancium B5 D-panthenol Cream

2- BeautyAct Moisture Rescue NightLab Mask

3- COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream

Lastly - a day cream with SPF. Unless you’re spending your days in a cave, a day cream with SPF is definitely preferred. Nothing expensive or fancy, just a good day cream that won’t cause breakouts.

1- CeraVe Facial moisturizing lotion AM

2- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Cream SPF 50+

Now we’re almost done, BUT do you have something you want to work on with your skin, like blemishes or maybe marks from previous breakouts? Here are some options; choose ONE product from each category.

Pimples : bha paulas choice or skincity retinoid or geek and gorgeous retinal 0.05

Spots after pimples : Choose a azelainsyra paulas choice, azelainsyra geek and gorgeous.

If your skin constantly feels dry and tight: purito centella,

If you have trouble removing makeup: heimsh balm

If your skin feels constantly oily: paulas choice bha

If you find it hard not to pick at blemishes: Plåster cosrx

Day cream if you wear makeup: EVY

With the products I've mentioned, a typical day might look like this:

Morning - Cleanse your face, wait until your skin is dry, and apply your day cream. If your skin often feels dry, you can add a product from the "constantly dry and tight" category before your day cream.

Evening - If you wear makeup, you can add a product from the "hard to remove makeup" category, then use your regular cleanser, and finish with a cream. If you have issues with blemishes, you can add a product from the "blemishes" category before the cream.

That's it! And remember, a good skincare routine does not equal using the most products all at once.