Six Back-To-School Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips for Teens

1. If you’ve neglected your skin all summer and you want to be looking your best for the first day of school, start today! Changes to the skin don’t happen overnight, no matter what the advertisers tell you.

2. Make sure to use a cleanser that both cleanses and exfoliates without stripping or irritating the skin. If you’re not allergic, cleansers containing alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit enzymes are the best for exfoliation. (Products with rough granules are not appropriate for anyone’s face.)

Why exfoliate? Hormonal fluctuations and rapid cell turnover cause dead skin cells to accumulate on the skin, trapping dirt and bacteria. You need to gently remove this layer to ensure the brightest, healthiest skin possible.

3. Try to stay away from products that contain harmful and irritating chemicals, such as formaldehyde & alcohol. For girls, this includes your makeup. A good mineral makeup that does not contain fillers, parabens, or fragrance is the best. Plus, there are great skincare products out there that don’t contain harmful chemicals, so why buy the ones that do?

4. DO use products that contain skin-strengthening antioxidants like vitamin c, grapeseed extracts, vitamin e and more. Many people consider these to be anti-aging, but they are also useful for sensitive teenage skin that needs an extra boost due to stress and environmental factors.

5. If you suffer from persistent acne, over-washing and using strong chemicals on your skin will probably do more harm than good. Irritating acne-prone skin just promotes an environment that allows bacteria to enter into the pore, starting the cycle all over again. Make sure your anti-acne regimen includes products that calm, soothe and moisturize as well as treat!

6. If you’re unsure about what’s best for your or your teen’s skin, come on by and see us. All teens receive back-to-school skin care tips, including a FREE consultation about what's right for them!!

Skin Care Tips: Product Recommendations

For acne-prone skin: Atache Scientific Cosmetic Oily SK line $38-45

For those that want to use organic products to combat oily, acne-prone skin or blackheads: D'Vine Skincare, including the Petite Sirah Cleanser, Grenache Anti-Bacterial Toning Mist, Zinfandel Blueberry Exfoliating Granule Scrub Mask, Chardonnay Gel Moisturizer, and Muscat Spot Treatment $30-70

Makeup: The Source Skincare Mineral Makeup (no parabens, fillers, fragrance) with SPF $11-32