🌟 Teen Acne Skincare Guide: Clear Skin Starts with Good Habits!

👩‍🔬 Why Acne Happens:

Acne isn’t just about being “dirty” or eating junk food—it’s usually caused by:

1. Hormonal changes (totally normal in teens!)
2. Clogged pores from oil, dead skin, and bacteria
3. Using the wrong products or not washing your face properly

✅ DO’s for Clearer Skin

1. Wash Your Face Twice a Day

🧼 Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser (not a body soap!) in the morning and before bed. Don’t scrub too hard.

2. Use Non-Comedogenic Products

🧴 That means products that won’t clog your pores. Look for “oil-free” or “non-comedogenic” on the label.

3. Moisturize Daily

💧 Even if you have oily skin, you still need a lightweight moisturizer. Dry skin can cause more oil production.

4. Apply Sunscreen Every Morning

☀️ Use a daily SPF 30+ that won’t clog pores. Sun damage = more acne marks and dark spots that take forever to fade!

5. Keep Hair Off Your Face

💇 Hair products can cause breakouts. Wash hair regularly, especially if it’s oily or touches your face often.

6. Hands Off Your Face

🙅 Picking or squeezing pimples spreads bacteria and causes scars. Seriously—don’t do it!

🚫 DON’Ts That Worsen Acne

1. ❌ Don’t sleep with makeup on (even a little mascara or gloss—always wash it off!)
2. ❌ Don’t use alcohol-based toners (they dry you out and make acne worse)
3. ❌ Don’t try every TikTok trend—lemon, toothpaste, or scrubs can damage your skin
4. ❌ Don’t over-exfoliate—1–2 times a week max is enough

🧖‍♀️ Weekly Good Habits

1. ✅ Exfoliate gently once or twice a week to remove dead skin
2. ✅ Change your pillowcase 2–3 times a week to avoid bacteria buildup
3. ✅ Clean your phone screen often—phones touch your face more than you think!
4. ✅ Drink water and eat whole foods (your skin can show what’s happening inside)

✨ Bonus Tips:

1. 🤍 Be patient: Acne takes time to treat. Stick to a routine for at least 4–6 weeks before expecting big changes.
2. 🧴 Spot treatments with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can help (but don’t overdo it).
3. 🩺 See a skincare pro or dermatologist if your acne is painful, cystic, or causing scarring.

🔆 Why SPF Is Non-Negotiable (Yes, Even for Darker Skin Tones!)

1. It protects healing acne from turning into dark spots.
2. It prevents long-term skin damage and early aging.
3. Use a gel-based or lightweight sunscreen made for acne-prone skin.

🧼 Simple Teen Skincare Routine (AM & PM)

Morning:

1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer
3. Sunscreen

Night:

1. Cleanser
2. Treatment (if using acne meds)
3. Moisturizer