Skincare for a pre teen

[Lea101]

(Pretty self explanatory)

Any product recommendations for my sweet lil’ sister? She’s not using makeup and her skin is not that oily, I would say that she has normal skin, but she does get a few breakouts sometimes

And also, if you would recommend stuff for an 18 year old (combination), it would be sweet too

 

[Allegra]

My skin was messed up as a teen due to all of the astringents, ointments, and cleansers my mom kept insisting I use, trying to get my complexion perfect. Finally, my doctor told me to wash with warm water and use a moisturizer with sun protection and I’ve never looked back. I honestly think that’s the best method for people with no skin conditions.

 

[RCbkr]

Check out the Beautipedia reviews at the website for Paula’s Choice. Skin care and make up brands from the least expensive to the most are reviewed for effectiveness of claims with ingredients listed for each. Nothing that contains unnecessary fragrance will get a good rating from this dermatologist since fragrances can cause allergic reactions.

 

[Catholic4ever98]

My skin was messed up as a teen due to all of the astringents, ointments, and cleansers my mom kept insisting I use, trying to get my complexion perfect. Finally, my doctor told me to wash with warm water and use a moisturizer with sun protection and I’ve never looked back. I honestly think that’s the best method for people with no skin conditions.

I don’t do much either. I’m 18 and I mainly just use water and a washcloth every now and then and perhaps a few different cleanser/moisturisers from time to time, depending upon how my skin is doing. I have also read about how honey and things like that can be good for your skin- I have never done it long enough to say if it works 100% of the time or not though.

I personally think that the best approach is to be as simple as possible with your skin as you don’t want to be putting lots of chemicals on your skin or making it dry.
It’s also cheaper this way.
Of course, though, everyone’s skin is different.

 

[DeniseNY]

Check out the Beautipedia reviews at the website for Paula’s Choice. Skin care and make up brands from the least expensive to the most are reviewed for effectiveness of claims with ingredients listed for each. Nothing that contains unnecessary fragrance will get a good rating from this dermatologist since fragrances can cause allergic reactions.

Agreed. There is also an app as well. Whenever I’m shopping and a product looks interesting, I check to see if there’s a review!

 

[thephilosopher6]

(Pretty self explanatory)

Any product recommendations for my sweet lil’ sister? She’s not using makeup and her skin is not that oily, I would say that she has normal skin, but she does get a few breakouts sometimes

And also, if you would recommend stuff for an 18 year old (combination), it would be sweet too

Salicylic Acid for blackheads, Benzoyl Peroxide for deep cystic like acne, and some oil free moisturizer to help keep your skin from getting dry and peeling. I use to have really bad acne. I still do get some, even though I’m 30.

 

[RPRPsych]

My skin was messed up as a teen due to all of the astringents, ointments, and cleansers my mom kept insisting I use, trying to get my complexion perfect. Finally, my doctor told me to wash with warm water and use a moisturizer with sun protection and I’ve never looked back. I honestly think that’s the best method for people with no skin conditions.

Simple solutions are generally the best ones.

 

[csuther]

I use coconut oil for makeup removal and moisture. It may not work for everyone, but it does for a lot of folks. I also make and sell lye soap, and use that. Make sure it is actual soap, not detergent in a bar from the store. Whatever you do, try to keep it natural. As for acne, I didn’t battle that in school so someone else may know more.

 

[Thom18]

I use Mary Kay men’s face wash, and it cleared me up within two weeks (so I imagine the women’s line works just as well). I also used my mom’s TimeWise stuff (one of their options) until I got it, and that stuff is awesome. A bit expensive, but it could be a good Chrsitmas/birthday gift. If she rationed it out, it could last for a long time. I also use CK One moisturizer on my face to get my dry spots, and it works great. My face has never looked better.

 

[pensmama87]

The less you need, the better. The more stuff you use, the more you’ll end up needing it.

Water, moisturizer in dry weather, and sunscreen. Maybe a light cleanser if she does use makeup. Olive oil is a very easy eye makeup remover if rinsed well with warm water afterward.

If skin is really prone to certain issues, consult a dermatologist.

 

[EasterJoy]

The most important things are drinking enough water, eating good food, getting enough sleep and exercise, and choosing optimism over worry. Other than sunscreen, nothing but water is needed unless the skin on your face is particularly dirty. Yes on lip balm if your lips are dry or a light moisturizer if your skin feels dry.

Use the mildest cleansers you can get away with, and keep your hands away from your face as much as possible. Healthy skin is a gift that does the best the less you bother it.

If your skin isn’t healthy, now you’re talking medicine. Consult the dermatology sites, not us.

 

[E_7]

(Pretty self explanatory)

Any product recommendations for my sweet lil’ sister? She’s not using makeup and her skin is not that oily, I would say that she has normal skin, but she does get a few breakouts sometimes

And also, if you would recommend stuff for an 18 year old (combination), it would be sweet too

I’m 24 and I didn’t use makeup until I fell in love at age 20. Before age 20, I used only mineral water (actually, I lived in the mountains and the water came from a spring…). I did have pimples (those that don’t hurt) and I learned that it got worse the more I touched my face. So I stopped touching my face and no more pimples. I was told very often that I had a baby face.

Now, after introducing makeup in my life, I use Clinique products for makeup removal and for makeup. But I’m considering switching to Rejuva naturals and use coconut oil or olive oil for makeup removal. For every day use, I recommend a moisturizer (I use my son’s Angel Baby lotion) and a non-nanoparticles sunscreen like Bare Belly Organic sunscreen.

Edit: And I agree with EasterJoy. Drink at least the recommend water intake and eat healthy.

 

[EasterJoy]

I use Mary Kay men’s face wash, and it cleared me up within two weeks (so I imagine the women’s line works just as well). I also used my mom’s TimeWise stuff (one of their options) until I got it, and that stuff is awesome. A bit expensive, but it could be a good Chrsitmas/birthday gift. If she rationed it out, it could last for a long time. I also use CK One moisturizer on my face to get my dry spots, and it works great. My face has never looked better.

I will concede that there are over-the-counter products that work on issues such as dryness or redness that don’t rise to the need for a physician.

I also agree even more with the posters who imply that a pimple or two is to be expected and the maxim “if your skin mostly looks great, do not mess with it.” Everyone’s skin is different, but it is possible to make a very small problem into an actual problem with the use of chemical agents that aren’t needed. Even if you do, though, if you stop using things that turned out to be irritants for a few weeks, skin does usually clear up on its own looking no worse for the wear, provided your general health is good. That is the beauty of being young.

 

[EasterJoy]

Drink at least the recommend water intake and eat healthy.

You can talk to your physician about it, but there isn’t a “correct recommended amount” any more, such as 8 glasses, because the amount of water you need depends so much on what you’re eating, the other beverages you drink, the weather, and so on. Generally speaking, if your urine is light yellow and not cloudy, that probably means your water intake is about right, but these are things to confirm with your physician when you have a physical.

I saw an interesting study once–I wish I had the citation, but I don’t–that concluded that many people mistake thirst for hunger and vice versa, particularly those who had trouble with being overweight or underweight. Those who had a better sense of the difference between hunger, thirst, and anxiety had fewer issues with those things.

 

[csuther]

The less you need, the better. The more stuff you use, the more you’ll end up needing it.

Water, moisturizer in dry weather, and sunscreen. Maybe a light cleanser if she does use makeup. Olive oil is a very easy eye makeup remover if rinsed well with warm water afterward.

If skin is really prone to certain issues, consult a dermatologist.

I second the olive oil. I used to use that until I discovered coconut oil. That and a warm rag just takes everything right off! But I do still fall back on olive when necessary. Either one is great for the skin.

 

[pensmama87]

I second the olive oil. I used to use that until I discovered coconut oil. That and a warm rag just takes everything right off! But I do still fall back on olive when necessary. Either one is great for the skin.

I have found that coconut oil can feel grainy sometimes so I don’t like to use it on my face, but it is very good too and has a lot of uses.

 

[Exiled_Child]

(Pretty self explanatory)

Any product recommendations for my sweet lil’ sister? She’s not using makeup and her skin is not that oily, I would say that she has normal skin, but she does get a few breakouts sometimes

And also, if you would recommend stuff for an 18 year old (combination), it would be sweet too

There is nothing better or more effective than drinking lots of water on a daily basis. Just remind your sister to drink more water as often as you can remember. And then, when she actually is drinking a lot of water, be sure to say, “You’re still not drinking enough water.” Because it’s true. It sounds easy to do, but it’s not. We slack off. Honestly: there is nothing more miraculous for the skin than huge daily amounts of water. It’s impossible to stress that enough.

 

[Lea101]

I have found that coconut oil can feel grainy sometimes so I don’t like to use it on my face, but it is very good too and has a lot of uses.

I currently use rosehip oil on my face (night moisturizer) bc I read that a model uses it it is less comedogenic that coconut oil/olive oil so I would recommend that, but it’s quite expensive here and I feel that it’s too “rich” for my sister

 

[csuther]

I have found that coconut oil can feel grainy sometimes so I don’t like to use it on my face, but it is very good too and has a lot of uses.

I think I can tell you why . I make soap and work with a lot of oils. Certain solid oils or butters will have a grainy texture if they melt and harden without being tempered. Coconut oil has a melting point of 76 degrees, and that causes it to melt and harden over and over depending on the climate in your house. It doesn’t affect the overall quality, it’s more of an aesthetic thing. The good thing is, it melts right into your skin and doesn’t feel that way after a couple of seconds. It’s nowhere near being an exfoliant or harsh on the skin because of that. But it does have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a good choice for most people. I promise I’m not a rep for the coconut oil council lol. Just know a lot about oils.

 

[csuther]

I currently use rosehip oil on my face (night moisturizer) bc I read that a model uses it it is less comedogenic that coconut oil/olive oil so I would recommend that, but it’s quite expensive here and I feel that it’s too “rich” for my sister

Nice!! Lots of vitamin C. When I worked at Sephora I learned that C lightens, brightens, and tightens. It’s in a lot of expensive skincare.