Teen Skincare Basics: How to Tackle Common Skin Problems

A teenage skincare routine is a simple skincare regime designed to address common concerns like oiliness, acne, and dryness while maintaining healthy skin. It is specifically targeted towards the 14-18-year-old age group, as it includes methods and products tailored to the individual's skin type and needs.

Why is teenage skincare needed? As mentioned before, teens experience several skin concerns, some more irritating than others. A well-known issue is acne. As hormonal levels rise and bodies change, skin reacts. For some teens, it can be a simple pimple or blemish. Still, others can have multiple breakouts to create a chronic condition named acne, which is usually characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and blemishes. Acne can also be caused by stress, lack of sleep, diet, or clogged pores.

 However, some teens might face oily skin instead. Although usually acne and oily skin go hand in hand, there are also many cases where you suffer from oily skin alone. This is usually caused by hormonal fluctuations, harsh skincare products, or even hot or humid weather. Polar opposite to oily skin, dry skin is also common skin in your teen years. It is usually flaky, tight skin, and is usually triggered by cold weather, low humidity, frequent hot showers, or overuse of drying products, like alcohol-based toners. Other than this, there is also hyperpigmentation, which is a common issue, as it is usually left in the form of acne scars, or excessive sun exposure.

Although this may be a lot of issues, it is quite straightforward when trying to fix them. Each skin concern has its own solutions and skincare products that can fix it. For example, acne requires cleansing twice daily and needs a specific serum that treats spots on the face caused by acne, so for this, we recommend BBA’s SH Acne Control Clarifying Serum, which prevents the spread of bacteria and stops spots from forming. For moisturizing, BBA’s 24K Gold & Roses Oil Free Moisturizer, also works extremely well for oily skin. Speaking of oily skin, it also has its solutions. Using the moisturizer mentioned above would be a good start, as well as other oil-free skincare products, such as BBA’s gentle skin cleanser, as it removes dirt and excess oil. Coming to dry skin, it is important to note that it is good to use products with hydrating elements, or products with hyaluronic acid in them. Using face washes like BBA’s Hyaluronic - Hydro Boost Face Wash will give the face a smooth, hydrated look. Sunscreen is an important skincare aspect too, so a good sunscreen like Suns-Out Sunscreen would be beneficial for your skin. When it comes to hyperpigmentation, you will need a serum, as it is a more concentrated method in skincare, and especially good for spots, so, in this case, we recommend BBA’s SH Gentle Exfoliation Serum, as it will remove dead skin cells and dark blemishes.

Above are solutions to most skin issues teens face, but below will be given a more concise and simple layout for a simple skincare routine for teens:

Cleanser: Wash your face with a hydrating cleanser, like the Hyaluronic - Hydro Boost Face Wash mentioned before.

Moisturizer: Apply a lightweight moisturizer that can lock in moisture. For this, we recommend BBA’s 24K Gold & Roses Oil Free Moisturizer.

Sunscreen: Teens need to wear sunscreen all the time, as any sun damage can be quite harmful to youthful skin. For this, you should use BBA’s Suns-Out Sunscreen.

Exfoliate: It's good to exfoliate every once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells Using an exfoliant like BBA’s SH AHA+ BHA Exfoliating/Peeling Serum would be ideal.

Mask: Wearing a mask every so often is good for the skin as well. A clay mask is good for oily skin and a hydrating mask would be beneficial for dry skin.

In conclusion, taking care of your skin as a teenager doesn't have to be overly complex. A simple consistent routine with gentle products tailored for your skin type will help address most skincare concerns and set up a good foundation for your skin in the future.