Care products for problematic teenage skin (English)

So that the main memory of your youth does not become an endless struggle with acne and complexes about your appearance, read this article. And share it with your younger relatives and friends.

Skin features of teenagers
How to take care of your skin as a teenager
Care for normal teenage skin
Caring for problem skin of teenagers
Tools Overview

Skin features of teenagers

“Adolescence is characterized by hormonal changes in the body; during this period, the work of the sebaceous glands intensifies,” explains Alexander Prokofiev, an expert at La Roche-Posay. “The consequence may be skin problems and a tendency to acne.”

According to statistics, acne often causes stress in teenagers.
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Another problem that can bother teenagers is allergic reactions or signs of atopic dermatitis. “Of course, with such manifestations, you need to be under the supervision of a dermatologist in order to promptly carry out drug treatment if necessary,” warns Prokofiev. “Emollients are used as basic care—products that moisturize the skin and restore its hydrolipidic protective layer.”

How to take care of your skin as a teenager

“Don't forget about sun protection. A sunscreen with SPF 25–30 should be used as day care in the summer, replacing it at sea with a product with SPF 50. After 14 years, a child can safely buy an adult product with SPF.”

“Teenagers need to choose cosmetics that gently cleanse the skin without degreasing or drying it out. Products should not contain oil, as they can clog pores and contribute to the formation of comedones,” explains Marina Kamanina, Garnier expert.

Just in case: by law, cosmetic products are intended for people over 14 years of age (this does not include children's products). © Getty Images

Care for normal teenage skin

As at any age, you need to create a care regimen based on your skin type and existing problems. With normal skin without rashes and a tendency to acne, according to Elena Eliseeva, care can look like this.

It is better to choose soft cleansers. At the same time, the base should foam quite well: young people rarely understand sulfate-free products and do not understand whey and two-phase textures. A teenager can easily “under-rinse” such a product and end up with irritation, but he will try to completely remove noticeable foam.

You definitely shouldn’t apply baby cream to your teenager’s face. The composition based on lanolin and silicones is intended to isolate dry skin from the diaper fabric, and not to care for facial skin rich in sebaceous glands.

Caring for problem skin of teenagers

“To wash problem skin, choose gels that can eliminate impurities, clean pores, and remove excess sebum,” says Alexander Prokofiev. © Getty Images

acids: salicylic, glycolic or fruit complex;

matting and sebum-regulating additives, for example, zinc and copper salts;

disinfectant and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

“When visiting a doctor, teenagers with acne may be prescribed medications based on adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, and antibiotics,” Eliseeva warns. “It is important that the cream used at the time of application of the drug optimally moisturizes the skin: it should not contain oils, but may include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, algae and aloe extracts, as well as soothing ingredients - thermal water, allantoin, madecassoside.”

Tools Overview

To the basic skincare arsenal: cleansing + moisturizing + sun protection - in adolescence, corrective cosmetics against rashes are often required.

Cleansing foam that adds radiance, Pureté Thermale, Vichy Based on thermal water and shea tree extract, it gently removes impurities and refreshes the skin.

Cleansing foaming gel for oily skin Effaclar, La Roche-Posay contains zinc pidolate, known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Effectively removes dirt and sebum from the skin.

Cleansing gel for normal to oily skin of the face and body, CeraVe Without soap, fragrance, sulfates and parabens, it removes impurities and excess sebum.

Gel + Scrub + Mask “Clean Skin 3-in-1”, Garnier meets various needs: eliminates surface impurities, intensively cleanses, exfoliates the skin. Contains zinc, eucalyptus extract, salicylic acid.

Cleansing lotion, tightening pores, Normaderm, Vichy Suitable for sensitive skin. Contains salicylic acid, glycerin, thermal water from Vichy springs and will do everything to complete the cleansing process as gently as possible and provide a light peeling effect.

Cleansing toner “Clean skin” against blackheads, Garnier helps prevent the appearance of blackheads, mattifies, visually reduces pores - and all thanks to salicylic acid and zinc in the composition.

Daily gel-serum for skin exposed to aggressive external influences, Mineral 89, Vichy helps restore skin barrier function and moisturizes due to a high concentration of thermal water 89% and hyaluronic acid.

Daily care for sensitive and allergy-prone skin Toleriane Ultra, La Roche-Posay Suitable for those who suffer from atopic dermatitis. Thanks to neurosensin, it soothes the skin and avoids redness and irritation.

Moisturizing lotion for dry and very dry skin of the face and body, CeraVe with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin, it moisturizes the skin around the clock, and also restores and strengthens the protective barrier.

Corrective care against imperfections 24 hours moisturizing Normaderm, Vichy to combat imperfections, it includes salicylic and LHA acids, as well as the mattifying component Airlicium.

Corrective cream-gel for problem skin Effaclar Duo(+), La Roche-Posay promises to reduce imperfections, hydrate and mattify. Light texture plus a probiotic and mannose based formula is proof of this.

Spray veil for face and body Anthelios XL, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay with itamin E, a sun filter system and selenium-rich thermal water protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. In addition, the product has a very practical release form.

Light spray veil, moisturizing, SPF 50, Vichy Teenagers will appreciate it thanks to its weightless texture and formula that is suitable even for sensitive skin. Water resistant.

Cosmetologists recommend that all boys and girls, without exception, take proper care of their facial skin during adolescence, even if they do not have cosmetic problems.

You can recognize the onset of adolescence in adolescents by rashes on the face. Many girls and boys aged 12-17 are familiar with this phenomenon. It is from this period that you need to begin active skin type care.

Most often, teenage skin is problematic and prone to oiliness and acne. Under no circumstances should rashes on the face be allowed to spread! Otherwise, a teenager may approach the end of puberty with scars, age spots or a serious skin infection. Timely selection of the right care will help preserve the beauty of the skin, as well as avoid the appearance of complexes associated with appearance.

Features of teenage facial skin

As soon as girls and boys turn 11-12 years old, serious hormonal changes occur in their bodies. The growth of certain hormones affects not only their behavior, but also their appearance. Adolescent children experience a change in figure, personality formation occurs, and first love comes. At the same time, the activity of the sebaceous glands also increases, acne appears, the skin thickens and looks greasy. It is also rare that any teenager manages to avoid the formation of acne and inflammation on the face. Some children wage a grueling struggle with these unpleasant phenomena for several years.

If boys and girls take proper care of their skin, they will soon be able to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and return it to a healthy and radiant appearance. For both teenage girls and boys, facial skin care will allow them to avoid psychological problems, because against the background of defects such as pimples and acne, children often develop complexes and self-doubt.

Proper care for teenage skin is aimed at solving the following cosmetic problems:

excessive fat production;
porous and dull skin;
formation of milium - white nodules, sebaceous gland cysts;
comedones.

Despite the fact that hormonal changes occur in all adolescents, the epidermis may look different in them - some have more rashes, others have fewer. This is due to additional factors that can either improve the situation or worsen it. The number of acne on the face of teenage girls and boys increases several times under the influence of such factors:

diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
unbalanced diet;
stressful situations;
weakened immune system;
incorrectly selected cosmetics, excessive use;
regular exposure to ultraviolet radiation and moisture;
taking certain medications.

Note to parents: Adolescence is a difficult period in the life of every person. To make it go more calmly, it is important to eliminate these provoking factors and pay more attention to the physical and psycho-emotional health of the teenager.

Choosing cosmetics for teenagers

Skin in teenagers is divided into main types, just like in adults. But more often it is combination or oily; normal and especially dry types are rare at this age.

In salon and home conditions, caring for teenage facial skin will not be complete and effective without the use of cosmetics intended for this age. Such cosmetics differ significantly in composition from skin care products for adults.

Important: The main purpose of using special cosmetics is to normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands, dry the skin, eliminate its greasiness, cure acne and pimples, relieve inflammation and irritation.

Many companies specializing in the production of skin care products produce lines of products for teenagers. They are usually presented as gels or foams for washing, drying tonics, and cleansing scrubs. If girls and boys do not have acne on their faces, during the period of hormonal changes in the body, you can get by with these basic cosmetics.

If you have cosmetic problems in the form of rashes on the face and inflammation of the skin, you need to take care of your skin during adolescence using special products. Commonly used:

lotion for deep cleansing of pores;
shower gel;
moisturizing milk;
soothing cream;
drying gel;
matting agents;
anti-acne products.

If you exclude the use of cosmetics intended for teenage skin, acne marks - scars and cicatrices - may remain on your face in the future.

Caring for problem skin of a teenager

To ensure that self-care for a teenager’s problematic facial skin does not harm, but rather improves the condition and appearance of the skin, it is important to carry out the following procedures:

cleansing;
toning;
hydration;
nutrition;
treatment.

Particular attention should be paid to cleansing. For the procedure, products must be selected strictly according to skin type and its condition. Cleansing is carried out using gels and foams without alcohol, aggressive components, with a neutral pH. It is advisable that cleansers contain plant extracts. They relieve inflammation, promote healing and restoration of the epidermis, and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

After cleansing, apply a toning tonic or lotion. If there are growths on the face that are characteristic of this skin type, you can treat them with an antiseptic pencil or gel with a drying effect. This type of care will speed up the healing process.

If there are neoplasms on the face of teenage boys or girls - acne and pimples, care should also include treatment. Pharmacy products based on salicylic acid have proven themselves well. It penetrates deeply into the skin, removes excess fat, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and kills bacteria that cause the formation of such defects.

Things to remember: Squeezing pimples, blackheads and other growths is prohibited. Such actions not only will not solve the problem, but will also worsen it and provoke the appearance of new defects.

Most teenagers have oily skin. To reduce oil production, it is important to know what facial skin care products you can use at this age.

Girls and boys 12-17 years old should wash their face every morning and evening using a cleansing gel for oily types. Experts recommend treating your face with a 2% solution of salicylic acid 2 times a day.

Daily care is almost the same as for problem skin. To wash, you need to use boiled or distilled water. This type does not need moisturizing, but a nourishing cream should be used to provide it with useful substances.

Mattifying products - gels, creams, tonics and lotions - should always be in the arsenal of caring cosmetics for teenagers. Girls in adolescence begin to use decorative cosmetics. Mascara and lipstick of a neutral color will not harm, but it is better to avoid foundation. It clogs pores and causes acne and pimples.

If the skin is dry or normal, facial care for teenagers should be minimal:

In the morning, just wash your face with water using a special gel or foam, and pat your face dry with a towel.
In the evening, cleanse with a cleanser for dry or normal skin.
To avoid the feeling of dryness and tightness on the face, use mineral water for washing.
After washing, it is useful to rinse your face with chamomile infusion or micellar water.
At night, it is recommended to apply a cream for dry or normal skin with a moisturizing effect.
Use a scrub once a week, but only if there is no inflammation on the face.

Normal and dry teenage skin is not prone to breakouts, so no additional care is needed.

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Homemade facial skin care products for teenagers

Self-care for teenagers can be done using home remedies. They are natural, safe and effective.

When caring for teenage skin at home, they use masks, compresses, and scrubs. To improve the condition of the skin, cleanse it, nourish it and moisturize it, two such procedures per week are enough.

At home, masks are more often used among teenagers' facial skin care products. They are prepared based on decoctions of herbs, fruits, and food products.

To eliminate oily shine and reduce sebum production, the following recipe is suitable:

Grate the laundry soap to make a teaspoon of shavings.
Add the same amount of table salt and warm boiled water.
Mix the ingredients and apply to the face.
After 10 minutes, lightly rub the mask into the skin.

This product dries well and cleanses the epidermis of impurities, dead cells and blackheads.

This is another good skin care product for teenagers that deeply cleanses impurities and tightens pores:

Beat the egg white with a whisk until foamy.
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the protein, beat the mixture again.
Divide the mass into two parts.
Apply half of the mask to your face, and after 5 minutes, when it dries, whisk the remaining part again and reapply a layer of this product.
After five minutes, wash with cool water.

If there are pigment spots on the skin or traces of post-acne, you can use the following whitening mask to care for a teenager’s face:

Remove seeds and peel from fresh cucumber.
Grate it.
Mix two tablespoons of cucumber puree with a teaspoon of olive oil.
Apply the mixture to the skin in an even layer for 20 minutes.

Daily care for a teenager's facial skin, which is prone to inflammation and irritation, includes the use of soothing products. You can prepare this mask at home:

Grate the peeled potatoes on a fine grater.
Steam your face with herbal steam. To do this, you need to brew chamomile and calendula in a saucepan and hold your face over it for a while.
Apply potatoes without squeezing out the juice.
Cover your face with a cotton napkin.
After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with herbal decoction.

When do you need advice from a teenage skin care specialist?

If self-care for teenagers' skin does not produce positive results - oil content does not decrease, acne does not go away, the skin looks unhealthy, you should consult a cosmetologist. A specialist may refer the teenager for an examination to identify the cause of problem skin.

Teenage girls and boys can regularly visit a cosmetologist to maintain healthy skin. The following procedures are carried out in the beauty salon:

mechanical facial cleansing;
hardware cleaning;
superficial peeling;
darsonvalization;
cryomassage.

To carry out such procedures, cosmetologists use professional cosmetics for the care of teenage facial skin. It acts gently and gently, and the effect of such products is higher than that of store-bought cosmetics.

If you start taking care of your facial skin from the age of 12, when adolescence begins, you can avoid serious problems in the form of acne and acne.

The treatment of problem skin requires an individual approach. For some, it is enough to wipe their face with lotion, but for others, medications are of little help.

Modern pharmacology offers many drugs designed to solve the problem of acne. The cosmetics industry is not far behind, producing entire lines of products to combat teenage acne. Only a specialist who well understands the mechanism of inflammation and knows the causes of its occurrence can select an effective treatment.

To get rid of acne use:

medications;
cosmetical tools;
traditional methods.

You cannot remove acne on your own. The consequences of such actions are sad:

inflammation may increase and progress to a more severe stage;
after the pimple disappears, a red spot or scar will remain on the skin;
During the squeezing process, you can introduce an infection that is dangerous for the entire body, and not just for the dermis.

Causes of acne

Most of the reasons why inflammation occurs on teenage skin are associated with changes in hormonal levels. During puberty, there is a sharp release of hormones that disrupt the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Additional factors that can aggravate the situation are:

genetic predisposition;
stressful situations;
chronic lack of sleep;
avitaminosis;
problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
unbalanced diet;
weak immune system;
disruption of the endocrine system;
long-term use of medications;
frequent and long-term exposure to UV rays on the dermis (exposure to the sun);
smoking;
alcohol;
improper skin care.

In some cases, the rash increases significantly when infected with parasites. Thus, the Demodex mite causes a dermatological disease, the first sign of which is numerous red inflammations.

How to care for problem skin

Often teenagers, wanting to get rid of acne as quickly as possible, begin to actively wash their face using special drying agents. As a result, the water-fat balance of the dermis is disrupted, and the sebaceous glands begin to function more actively. As a result, the effect will be exactly the opposite.

Proper skin care can prevent acne. It includes 2 steps:

Cleansing. At this stage, you can use cosmetics: milk, foam, lotion, tonic, micellar water, washing gel. It is necessary to cleanse the skin 2 times a day. You can learn more about facial cleansing products in the article.
Hydration. This is a mandatory phase, both for girls and boys. Moisturizing cream helps maintain the skin's moisture balance. Many modern products have a mattifying effect, light consistency and additionally even out the tone.

These two simple methods will allow you to keep your facial skin in good condition with minimal effort.

How to clean properly

Proper cleansing can be carried out following these rules:

wash your face morning and evening;
Use warm water for cleansing (hot water provokes increased sebum production).

Instead of plain water, herbal infusions with sage, chamomile, string or nettle can also be used. You should not wash your face with soap more than 1-2 times a week.

Pharmacy products against acne

For severe rashes, you should turn to drug therapy, or rather to drugs whose effect has been proven in practice. It is better if the remedy is prescribed by a dermatologist. The specialist will make a prescription based not only on the causes of acne, but also focusing on the individual characteristics of the patient. You can find out what acne treatments are available for teenagers at the pharmacy here.

It is more advisable to use ointments in the evening because of their dense structure. They are effective and the results of their use become noticeable quite quickly.

Tetracycline

A budget-friendly and effective drug that allows you to solve the problem of acne in just 1 course. It contains:

lanolin (anti-inflammatory effect);
sodium disulfide (removes excess fat);
Vaseline (moisturizing effect);
pyrosulfite (protective functions against UV rays, strong winds and low temperatures).

Levomekol

An ointment with a pronounced antibacterial effect, penetrating into the deeper layers. It “pulls” pus to the surface and helps accelerate maturation. Also levomekol:

reduces inflammation;
accelerates skin tissue regeneration;
evens out complexion.

Zinc

Zinc ointment, known since Soviet pharmacology, is inexpensive and effective. It allows:

restore damage to the dermis;
reduce sebum production;
have a drying effect.

Ichthyol

This type of ointment has the following types of actions:

antibacterial;
anti-inflammatory;
painkiller.

Creams have a lighter consistency, are quickly absorbed and are no less effective. Find out what is the most effective acne cream here.

Skinoren, Azelik, Aknestop

Sinocren and all these drugs are united by a common active ingredient - azelaic acid, which has the following effects:

anti-inflammatory;
antibacterial;
keratolytic;
whitening

Differin

The drug is available in the form of cream and gel. The main active component is adapalene (a synthetic replacement for vitamin A). Thanks to it, the oiliness of the skin is reduced, sebaceous plugs are eliminated and inflammation is relieved. To use it you need:

cleanse the skin;
apply cream;
remove excess with a napkin.

The effect of use is noticeable after 2 weeks. The main disadvantage of the product is its high price.

Effezel

A product where the active ingredient, in addition to adapalene, is benzoyl peroxide. Thanks to this, the drug provides:

anti-inflammatory effect;
pulling effect (pus tends to the surface);
sebostatic effect (the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases).

Baziron

The cream has a pronounced drying effect and can be used no more than once a day. Its main advantages include:

softening and moisturizing the dermis;
relieving inflammation;
exfoliation of dead cells;
cleansing pores;
enrichment of the epidermis with oxygen.

Curiosin, Regetsin

Both Regetsin and Curiosin contain zinc and the well-known hyaluronic acid today. Suitable not only for combating teenage acne, but also age-related acne. Characterized by:

anti-inflammatory effect;
regenerative effect;
improving the functions of epidermal cells.

Rozamet

This type of cream effectively fights acne and blackheads. It is not expensive and easy to use. Rosamet is capable of:

treat the skin;
act as an antiseptic;
prevent the appearance of red spots and scars.

Contractubex

Contractubex cream is effective and economical in terms of consumption. Its peculiarity is that it can be used even after acne therapy. The cream helps renew the upper layer of the dermis and even out its tone. Find out what is the most effective cream for acne spots in this material.

acceleration of regeneration;
relieving inflammation.

Cream-active Clean Line

The cream active of the Clean Line brand has a pronounced calming effect. It quickly relieves inflammation, but is not able to cure acne. You can find out about Clean Line face masks by following the link.

price;
Can be used as a base for makeup;
drying and anti-inflammatory effect.

Propeller

The Propeller series of teenage cosmetics is popular due to its reasonable price and effective action. The active substance – cincidone – allows:

reduce sebum production;
even out the tone;
reduce rashes.

What not to do when fighting acne

There are a number of limitations in solving the problem of teenage acne.

Do not use hot water for washing.
You should not squeeze out pimples yourself.
You cannot prescribe serious medications yourself.

Don't expect your acne problem to go away on its own. Despite the prefix “age-related,” teenage acne goes away without consequences only with proper care and treatment of the skin.

Preventive measures

Prevention can, if not solve, then prevent most rashes. In order for your skin to remain clear even in adolescence, you need to:

adjust your diet (remove excess sugar, simple carbohydrates, unhealthy fats);
cleanse the skin properly;
often be in the fresh air;
do not forget about simple hygiene;
exercise (improve blood flow);
do not touch the skin with dirty hands.

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Care products for problematic teenage skin