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No, this is not just another article about the typical problems of youth – acne or blackheads. This time we will collect a basic set for young skin, which, on the one hand, is not included in the “problem” category, on the other hand, it has already outgrown baby creams, and on the third, it is not yet ready for the products from my mother’s beauty arsenal.
Features of teenage skin
Cosmetologists say that the human epidermis is fully formed by the age of 11-12 – for someone a little earlier, for someone a little later. According to the recommendations of professionals, starting from the age of 13-14, a child can legally be transferred to basic “adult” care, taking into account some of the features that are characteristic of young skin.
If, in general, the skin is problem-free, and single rashes appear once a month according to the cycle (in girls), then special cosmetics can be kept ready only for such periods and used as needed. This set may include a foam for problem-prone skin, a matching toner, a mask-film, a topical application against imperfections.
If there are no permanent rashes on the skin of a teenager, just good moisturizing is enough.
The rest of the time, you can enjoy the absence of problems (related to the skin) and take care of your face with cleansing and moisturizing products for combination and normal skin. They do not degrease and do not overdry it. At the same time, they have a light enough texture so as not to provoke blockage of pores.
What is a daily skin care routine for a teenager?
Already at a young age, it is important to form the basic rules of skin care and subsequently adhere to them all your life: cleanse – moisturize – protect. It also makes sense to immediately familiarize yourself with the means for additional care – cleansing and moisturizing masks and scrubs.
Purification
Cleansing should be, on the one hand, soft, and on the other – high-quality.
It is important that the product foams well and is easily washed off. It contains soothing, softening and refreshing ingredients. A small amount of exfoliating components is acceptable, but in general there is no special need for acids (in the absence of acne). Gel or foam are optimal formats.
Washing, as we know, should be twice a day, no more and no less. The sooner a novice beauty user acquires this habit, the better. To help – pleasant and useful tools from L’Oréal Paris.
Cleansing gel for normal to combination skin “Endless freshness. Rose + Lotus, L’Oréal Paris
When combined with water, it turns into a light gentle foam, cleanses the conscience of impurities and sebum, while softening and refreshing the skin. Contains soothing rose extract, moisturizing lotus extract, cooling menthol.
Toning
Using tonic after washing is another good habit, which, however, is not always followed even by adults, but in vain. Toner completes the cleansing phase and usually helps the skin to restore its pH balance after washing, softens it, refreshes it, and also removes residual impurities, which is especially important when it comes to teenage skin that requires especially thorough cleansing.
Toner for normal and combination skin “Endless freshness”, L’Oréal Paris
An excellent pair to the cleansing gel of the same line: refreshes, softens, contains a small percentage of exfoliating components.
humidification
For daily moisturizing care, products with a light texture and composition that increase the barrier-protective forces of the skin are optimal. Young skin does not need an oily nourishing cream. Gel, cream-gel, fluid based on hydrants (glycerin, aloe, hyaluronic acid) are favorite moisturizing products for young skin.
You can use the same moisturizing treatment before bed or purchase a separate night product.
Facial Aquafluid for Normal to Combination Skin Moisture Genius, L’Oréal Paris
Liquid watery treatment based on moisturizing ingredients, aloe juice and hyaluronic acid, also contains soothing panthenol. Upon contact with the skin, it is quickly absorbed and provides a moisturizing effect for 72 hours. Read more about the line here. Just keep in mind: the inscription “72 hours” does not mean that you need to use the product every three days. Use it daily as part of the classic scheme: washing – tonic – moisturizing.
Scrubs and masks
These complementary care products will diversify the beauty routine of a teenager, as well as lay the foundation for competent skin care throughout life.
Basically, we are talking about products aimed at deeper cleansing of the skin, preventing clogging of pores, exfoliation, as well as additional hydration and recovery in case of stress (both emotional and external, including unfavorable environmental conditions in cities, excess ultraviolet radiation, jet lag, etc.). P.). We found what you need in the assortment L’Oréal Paris.
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Masks
You can safely choose any of the masks of the popular L’Oréal Paris “Magic Clay” series.
Scrubs
L’Oréal Paris has a whole collection of sugar scrubs for delicate skin exfoliation, complemented by a variety of highly original ingredients. All of them have a melting texture, a wonderful aroma and look very pretty. You can use them up to three times a week. We’ve looked at a couple:
Sugar face scrub, purifying, reducing blackheads with mint and lemongrass oils softens and transforms the skin, and kiwi seeds included in the composition work as an exfoliant to combat blackheads.
How to achieve “perfect” facial skin for a teenager
We have a separate article devoted to skin care for a teenager. Here we would like to draw your attention to two points:
monitor the reaction of the skin to a particular product and select the optimal one – there is no universal cosmetics ideal for everyone;
in the case of acne, multiple acne and inflammatory elements on the face of a teenager, do not self-medicate and do not expect the pimples to go away on their own (this is an unlikely scenario in the short term), seek help from a dermatologist who will prescribe special care and help quickly and without consequences solve this unpleasant, albeit typical problem of teenage skin.