Skin care for teenage girls

Good skin care is necessary if you want to have beautiful skin, without oily shine, blackheads and pimples. And this is especially important for teenagers, as they are most prone to skin problems. But don't worry, effective skin care will reduce these problems! You just need to find products that suit your skin type, and also have the motivation to learn how to properly care for your skin every day! You'll see, your skin will thank you!

Teenagers are very hot-tempered and touchy, contradictory and sometimes completely illogical. This is all due to the colossal changes that occur in a child’s body between the ages of 12 and 15. To survive this period, mothers have to endure and understand a lot. Children at this age really need support, understanding and affection.

Teen skin care: features of age and choice of cosmetics

“My teenage daughter is upset, she doesn’t like her appearance. I don’t know what to do or how to help her!” - such statements can often be heard in women's groups. Adolescents do show dissatisfaction with their appearance quite often, and the task of parents is to provide support to the child and help him get out of this difficult age with minimal losses.

Teenagers: age features

Every mother of a child aged 12-16 years will agree that such concepts as “teenager” and “difficulties in communication” are practically synonymous. It is this period of a child’s life that is called difficult, crisis and transition. At this age, a teenager finds himself in a completely uncertain and incomprehensible state - childhood seems to be over, but he still cannot call himself an adult. It often happens that an affectionate and understanding child suddenly turns into an angry and aggressive “thorn”, does everything in his own way and demonstrates his “independence”. Why does this happen and how can a mother help her beloved teenager?

The period of a child’s life from 12 to 16 years is marked by dramatic changes in his body, which simply cannot but affect his mood, behavior and health. Firstly, children begin to grow very actively, some gain up to 7 cm in height over the course of a year. At the same time, all parts of the body grow quickly, often in leaps and bounds: tubular bones and chest, legs and arms, nose and ears, shoulders and feet. Therefore, it is at this age that children become disproportionate “ugly ducklings” and suffer from impaired coordination of movements.

Such drastic changes certainly affect the well-being of teenage girls. They often complain of headaches and insomnia, lack of appetite and increased fatigue. They may experience unstable blood pressure, dizziness, and lack of concentration.

Teenage girls: skin care rules

Changes also appear on the skin in the form of teenage rashes: pimples and blackheads. The main reason for this in most cases is changes occurring in the body's hormonal system. Teenage girls are the most upset about the appearance of rashes on their skin, although boys are also indifferent to their reflection in the mirror. The task of parents during this period is to explain to the child (preferably together with a cosmetologist) how to properly care for the skin so as not to aggravate the situation.

The first thing you need to remember is that the condition of the skin can be aggravated by not entirely healthy food, fast food, carbonated drinks and other “harmful things”. Therefore, you need to try to convey to your child the importance of proper healthy eating. If there are severe rashes, a medical examination of the pancreas and gallbladder will not be amiss.

It is important to explain to your child that pimples and blackheads should under no circumstances be squeezed out or torn apart, otherwise pits and spots that do not disappear for a long time may remain on the skin. Some of these scars can last a lifetime. Teenage girls tend to mask rashes with a thick layer of foundation, but this is not allowed, as this can cause even more rashes. You should use advertised products for acne and pimples very carefully.

Skin care comes down to regular washing twice a day, as well as cleansing as needed. For example, in summer, in hot and dusty weather, you must wash your face upon returning home. Teenage girls who do not yet use decorative cosmetics can simply wash their face with foam or mousse. But soap should not be used, as it dries out the skin. During the cold season, you need to apply a pharmacy nourishing cosmetic cream to your skin at night. If you have rashes, it is necessary to periodically undergo cosmetic facial cleansing, which should be carried out by a professional.

Choosing the right care products and decorative cosmetics

Products that are designed to provide proper care for children's skin, which is prone to various rashes, have a different composition from adult products. The main purpose of using these products is to gently cleanse children's skin.

Today, most cosmetics manufacturing companies have created product lines for skin care for young ladies and gentlemen. Typically, they include an alcohol-free moisturizing lotion, a foam cleanser, and a light cream or mousse. If the face is in order, that is, there are no comedones or other inflamed elements on it, then it is quite possible to get by with the remedies listed above.

When there are problems, it needs special skin care. It involves the use of products for deep, high-quality cleansing of skin pores, cream to relieve irritation, and anti-acne products.

To maintain a teenage girl’s skin in normal condition, you need to try to teach her to competently perform basic caring procedures. Only if they are performed correctly can you obtain high-quality cleansing, effective moisturizing, reliable protection, adequate nutrition and skin treatment. All products must be selected strictly individually, taking into account the condition of the dermis, its needs and characteristics. You should never engage in squeezing out blackheads or picking off pimples, so as not to harm the skin and not get scars for life.

Of course, a teenager’s makeup bag should have its own decorative cosmetics. No matter how much mothers oppose this, they need to come to terms with the fact that their daughter will still wear makeup and carry her mother’s cosmetics for this. What products can a teenage girl use to prevent her makeup from being intimidating?

A young lady's cosmetic bag may contain the following decorative cosmetics: antibacterial corrector to disguise imperfections on the skin, translucent mascara, light brown eyebrow shadows, lip gloss and eye shadow of a light and delicate shade.

Decorative cosmetics applied to the skin must be washed off, so you also need to add a makeup remover to your cosmetic bag.

As for the use of powder and eyeliner, it is better to avoid it, since on a young face these products look vulgar and can harm the skin.

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.

1. Skin features of teenagers
2. How to take care of your skin as a teenager
3. Care for normal teenage skin
4. Caring for problem skin of teenagers
5. 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.