The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
But do teens really need a multi-step skincare routine?For consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley, the most concerning influence social media is having is the "relentless images of unrealistic beauty standards"."I've seen thousands of patients and I've never seen anyone with 'glass skin'. I don't think it exists, and it's just these over-filtered images that make children think that this is achievable when it's not."Visible pores, blackheads, blemishes, pigmentation, redness and scarring are all very normal for teenage skin, says Dr Kentley. Experts Dr Zainab Laftah and Dr Jonathan Kentley share their five top tips:Keep your skincare routine simple You need three basics: a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
- ▪But do teens really need a multi-step skincare routine?For consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley, the most concerning influence social media is having is the "relentless images of unrealistic beauty standards"."I've seen thousands of
- ▪I don't think it exists, and it's just these over-filtered images that make children think that this is achievable when it's not."Visible pores, blackheads, blemishes, pigmentation, redness and scarring are all very normal for teenage skin,
- ▪Experts Dr Zainab Laftah and Dr Jonathan Kentley share their five top tips:Keep your skincare routine simple You need three basics: a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
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The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tipsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, More than 80% of 13- to 18-year-olds experience acne during their teenage years ByCamilla HorroxHealth reporterPublished40 minutes agoSocial media is driving the trend for "flawless complexions" and complex "glass skin" routines in teenagers, with many prioritising advice from influencers in Get Ready With Me (GRWM) videos over professionals. But do teens really need a multi-step skincare routine?For consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley, the most concerning influence social media is having is the "relentless images of unrealistic beauty standards"."I've seen thousands of patients and I've never seen anyone with 'glass skin'.
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