Hi moms and dads! We know shopping for your teen’s preppy skincare routine can be very stressful and overwhelming, so here are a few key factors to keep in mind to help make it easier for you!
Keep It Simple: At a young age, skincare normally starts with a basic routine such as a gentle cleanser to wash, a moisturizer to hydrate, and a sunscreen for protection. This ensures the continued health of the skin barrier without overloading their young, delicate skin with an excess of products or harsh ingredients they don’t need. Contrary to their beliefs, since their skin is still developing, they don’t need those elaborate 10-minute skin care routines they see all over social media. With skincare, less truly is more!
Do Not Use Harsh Ingredients: Strong acids, retinol, and other potent actives are usually unnecessary for young skin and can disrupt their delicate skin barrier. Unless a dermatologist recommends them for a specific skin condition, you should steer clear of these ingredients. Many tweens have sensitive skin, much more so than adults. Their skin is still maturing, and aggressive products can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or even lifelong skin problems. Many preppy skincare products, for example, have chemicals and fragrances that can irritate young skin, so it is important to use gentler, more natural skincare for tweens.
Choose Natural and Gentle Products: This is where tbh kids comes into play! All of our products are specifically formulated to be gentle and safe for younger skin while still being effective. When tweens are using the right products that are designed for them, they learn to have a positive relationship with skincare, viewing it as health and hygiene, rather than just something to enhance their appearance. Understanding this can help prevent them from being tempted by products with unrealistic claims that are often marketed to them. To read more about why tbh kids is a brand to check out, visit our blog: "Best Preppy Skincare Products Made for Tweens and Teens."
Discuss Marketing and Trends With Your Child: Talk to your child about marketing and the way social media works. We constantly see beauty and skincare products marketed as 'essential' or trendy, but that doesn’t automatically mean it’s right for young skin, or considered safe skincare for kids. It is important to research the ingredients in any skincare product before using it on delicate skin. Encouraging them to think critically about these forces may help them make more informed decisions.
Seek Advice From a Dermatologist: If your child has a specific or more serious skin problem, then checking with a dermatologist could provide the necessary advice on what kind of products and treatments are appropriate according to their skin type.
By following these guidelines, parents can help their tweens safely and effectively establish a healthy and preppy skincare routine. However, having good habits expands far beyond just using safe skincare products. This includes not picking at those pesky blemishes, not touching their face with unwashed hands, using a clean single-use face towel after cleansing, and staying hydrated. Though each of these new foundational practices serves to improve skin health both on a surface level and within, they also have the bonus of reinforcing a sense of confidence in their self-care practices. Want it broken down even more so? Check out our visual guide here to develop healthy habits and establish simple morning and night routines for your tween!
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