Teen Skin Care

If you're in your teens, you are just at the right time to start taking care of your face properly. This will help avoid skin care problems caused by improper habits. It doesn't take a lot of time.

By following our skin care tips for teens; you'll see what you need to do, and what you need to know when it comes to proper skin care.

Healthy Teen Skin Care Habits

Protect your skin. If there is one thing that you take from this article, this is it: use sun screen. We all know that sun screen protects your skin from this sun, and this obviously reduces your chance of skin cancer. Did you also know that this reduces your chance of signs of early aging? 90% of premature aging is caused by the sun. Sure, it may not be something that you are thinking of when your in your teens, but you'll be glad you did in 15 years. Apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 when you're out in the sun or driving around with your friends. Don't forget to reapply.

Ditch the bar soap you have in your shower. Find a facial cleanser that's best for your skin type. Do you have oily skin? Many teens find that oily skin is their main concern, so look for a gel based cleanser if this is your problem. Make sure you wash your face in the morning and at night. You never want to sleep in your makeup. It's important to strip your face clean before you put your head down.

Moisturize your face. The idea that those with oily skin don't need a moisturizer is just plain false. What you do need is a light oil-free moisturizer to put on after you cleanse. Always moisturize after you wash and dry your face.

Use a weekly mask and a weekly exfoliator. A mask deep cleans your pores, while an exfoliator removes the top layer of skin. When choosing a mask, look for a clay mask like Dermalogica's Sebum Clearing Masque which will open pores and clean deep down. A weekly to bi-weekly exfoliator will encourage new skin to come to the surface faster.. Make sure you are gentle; if you over scrub, your skin may break out even further. Use once a week for polished skin.

The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment. Any information found herein should be discussed with a health care professional. Use of this information should be done in accordance with the health care plan outlined by your health care professional. For specific medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment, consult your doctor.