Best Facials for Teenagers

Teenage skin is complex. Not just because it’s young, but also because there are specific challenges to address—such as breakouts and/or excessive oil. Because of this, facials for teenagers should be approached with care. What’s right for someone in their 20s, 30s, or beyond is most likely not suitable for a teen. 

Understanding Teenage Skin and the Best Facials for Teenagers

• Teenage vs. Adult skin
• The importance of teenage skincare
• Choosing the best facials for teenagers

Teenager vs. adult skin

Teenage skin is extremely resilient. It has a far higher turnover of skin cells than adult skin. It also heals more quickly. However, teenage skin is going through multiple hormonal changes. This causes common issues, including breakouts and acne.

Other common teenage skin conditions include the production of excess sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads. These can often occur on adjacent areas such as the neck, chest, and back, as well as on the face. Teenage skin also retains moisture far more efficiently than adult skin.

All of the above mean that the best products and facials for teenagers are very different from those required by adults.

The importance of teenage skincare

Teenage skincare is very important. It’s never too early to begin—even if you don’t want to pay for professional facials just yet. Taking simple, daily steps to keep the skin as clean as possible is vital.

• Cleanse regularly in the mornings or evenings: Clean excess sebum with a soft facial tissue. Don’t use overly hot water as this can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Use an anti-bacterial wash specifically designed for teenage skin. Be sure to remove all makeup every evening.
• Use an anti-blemish product: This should be gentle and formulated for teenage use. Avoid scrubs or harsh products that can damage delicate skin.
• Moisturize: Again, using an age-specific product. Moisture is important at all ages, but you certainly don’t need to use products that are designed for older skin. Retinol is a great example of this—it can actively damage teenage skin so should be avoided.
• Use a gentle scrub and/or mask once a week: This can help remove excess sebum and dead skin cells. It can also help soothe any areas of irritation and help the skin to appear more radiant.

Choosing the best facials for teenagers

Teenage-specific facials should begin with a personalized consultation. The clinician will assess your skin and put together a bespoke plan to target your skin’s specific requirements. This might include:

• Deep cleansing
• Pore softening
• Blackhead/whitehead extraction
• Skin-soothing
• Application of products that help the skin’s natural defense mechanisms

The most important aspect of choosing a facial for a teenager is that the practitioner is experienced in treating young skin. Certain products (e.g. retinoids) are an absolute no-no. These factors should also be applied to a DIY facial.

Do follow online advice with care. A lot of what’s available is sketchy, to say the least, with some recommending products that are downright harmful. By far the best way to ensure the best teenage skincare is to book an appointment with a dermatologist. They can advise on both at-home and professional treatments that will support your skin today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Get the Best Facials for Teenagers at Bayou City Dermatology

Targeted facials during the delicate teenage years are a specialty at Bayou City Dermatology. Great habits begin during our formative years—embracing age-specific treatments today sets the building blocks for lifelong beautiful skin.

Our dermatologist-led team offers the ultimate care for problem and non-problematic teenage skin. From acne-specific treatments to ensuring the gorgeous radiance of youth, we’re the go-to provider of all things body beautiful.

Discover more at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/services and call us today to book an appointment.