SKIN CARE SORTED: AN EASY SKIN ROUTINE FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE!
18th September 2020
Whatever products or treatments you use, the most important thing is to be consistent. Just a few minutes every day will go a long way in creating healthy skin!
Hey girl!
Has your skin been giving you headaches lately? Imagine, si wewe tu. At our age, it’s totally normal for skin to be all over the place coz of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. Halafu between school, curfews, and friends, life can get a little hectic for us. The last thing we want to add to the list is a complicated skin care plan.
So we decided to talk to the experts and put together a really easy skincare guide that’ll help combat everything from acne and pimples to blackheads and oily skin, leaving you with a healthy glow to boost your confidence!
A ka-disclaimer though: Different tips work for different skin types. Luckily, we have advice for all kinds of skin and you can easily find the right skin advice for your skin type!
Here are the top skin tips for teen skin care:
Cleansing is key. If your skin is oily, get a foaming or gel cleanser for daily skin care. Cleanse gently but thoroughly once a day, or twice if you wear make-up or your skin gets very oily or dirty throughout the day. Those of us with dry skin, try a milky cleanser and moisturizer.
Ku-moisturizer ni lazima. Apply twice daily to help keep your skin supple, soft, and hydrated. Failing to moisturize on a daily basis can cause dryness and irritation, especially if regularly using any treatment products to fight breakouts and blemishes.
Lakini not ati everyday. You need to exfoliate only once or twice a week, using a relatively gentle product.
This one is for our sisters struggling with breakouts: Wash your skin, use a toner, and then apply a medicated acne gel.
You might not even notice it but you touch your face, A LOT! Wash your hands regularly so that you don’t transfer the germs from your desk, phone and other surfaces to your face.
That toothpaste will not make your pimple smaller, sis. In fact it could make it worse. Avoid home remedies when it comes to skin care cause the reactions could be crazy.
Give the sugary snacks a rest if you want that goddess glow, babe. Try your best to maintain a well-balanced diet for clear skin, consisting of whole foods and drink lots of water.
SKY girls think ahead. If you want your skin to look healthy now and for decades to come, using sunblock with SPF 30 and above will protect your skin from harmful sun rays.
Even if you take perfect care of your skin, acne can still happen, imagine! This is because it is often hormonal.
If you've tried store-bought acne treatments, and you're still breaking out, it's time to see a dermatologist who’ll advise you.
The good news is that, even though acne is common at your age, you don't have to wait until you outgrow it. With good skin care and the right treatment medications, you can have clearer skin.
