Keep your young teenager’s skin youthful and free of blemishes with these simply, easy-to-follow tips.
Flawless skin, zero wrinkles, the ability to experiment with make-up are all part and parcel of youthful skin – the kind you wear with pride from the time you turn a teenager to when you hit your late 20s. But they too come with their own set of baggage. Easy susceptibility to zits and pimples and a face that suddenly develops a mind of its own, oily one day and dry as a bone the next. So what does a teenager do? Here’s how to make sure your skin always stays flawless:
The Essential Must-Knows For Flawless Skin
1. Hygiene is of utmost importance. If the hormonal changes have caused the skin to be sensitive, use cleanser. Do not rub the skin hard. Wash it often enough only to remove excess oil. Otherwise you are unnecessarily over-drying the skin and may change its pH. Lowering the pH can make the skin sensitive and also more vulnerable to infection.
2. Use a thick coat of a suitable sunscreen at least 2-3 times a day regardless of its PSF (sun protection factor).
3. If you have oily skin, use an oil free day-time moisturiser that has an SPF 15. Exposure to sun can lead to discolouration and acne.
4. It’s important to keep your skin clean with a suitable face wash.
5. Remember to use a good oil free sunscreen on face and neck, 2-3 times a day.
6. Dandruff is most definitely your biggest enemy. So use an anti-dandruff shampoo at least once a week.
7. By the time you hit your late teens, start using eye creams and lip balms with SPF. If you are the outdoorsy sporty type then always remember to rub on some oil-free sunscreen or sunblock with SPF 30 when heading out.
8. Remember if you are prone to acne, oily products are an absolute no-no. Stay away from the hair spray and gel. They have oils that are the reason you break out on the forehead or around your hairline. But if you absolutely need that perfect hairspray then try keeping them away from your face. Cover your face with a towel when you’re spraying on the hair spray.
9. Use a face mask or a gentle exfoliator once a week to remove dead skin. These are treatments and not just cleansers so ensure that you use them on clean, damp skin.
10. If your skin tends to break out easily and often then avoid tight caps or bandanas on your head. Wear loose shirts and stay away from tight outfits that don’t allow your skin to breathe.
11. And this is definitely a no-no. Stop squeezing or pressing the pimples. This could scar the surrounding normal tissue too.
12. Don’t wash your face too often. It can cause skin irritation.
Flawless skin, zero wrinkles, the ability to experiment with make-up are all part and parcel of youthful skin – the kind you wear with pride from the time you turn a teenager to when you hit your late 20s. But they too come with their own set of baggage. Easy susceptibility to zits and pimples and a face that suddenly develops a mind of its own, oily one day and dry as a bone the next. So what does a teenager do? Here’s how to make sure your skin always stays flawless:
The Essential Must-Knows For Flawless Skin
1. Hygiene is of utmost importance. If the hormonal changes have caused the skin to be sensitive, use cleanser. Do not rub the skin hard. Wash it often enough only to remove excess oil. Otherwise you are unnecessarily over-drying the skin and may change its pH. Lowering the pH can make the skin sensitive and also more vulnerable to infection.
2. Use a thick coat of a suitable sunscreen at least 2-3 times a day regardless of its PSF (sun protection factor).
3. If you have oily skin, use an oil free day-time moisturiser that has an SPF 15. Exposure to sun can lead to discolouration and acne.
4. It’s important to keep your skin clean with a suitable face wash.
5. Remember to use a good oil free sunscreen on face and neck, 2-3 times a day.
6. Dandruff is most definitely your biggest enemy. So use an anti-dandruff shampoo at least once a week.
7. By the time you hit your late teens, start using eye creams and lip balms with SPF. If you are the outdoorsy sporty type then always remember to rub on some oil-free sunscreen or sunblock with SPF 30 when heading out.
8. Remember if you are prone to acne, oily products are an absolute no-no. Stay away from the hair spray and gel. They have oils that are the reason you break out on the forehead or around your hairline. But if you absolutely need that perfect hairspray then try keeping them away from your face. Cover your face with a towel when you’re spraying on the hair spray.
9. Use a face mask or a gentle exfoliator once a week to remove dead skin. These are treatments and not just cleansers so ensure that you use them on clean, damp skin.
10. If your skin tends to break out easily and often then avoid tight caps or bandanas on your head. Wear loose shirts and stay away from tight outfits that don’t allow your skin to breathe.
11. And this is definitely a no-no. Stop squeezing or pressing the pimples. This could scar the surrounding normal tissue too.
12. Don’t wash your face too often. It can cause skin irritation.
