It’s no surprise that most individuals first taste of acne
is at the start of puberty. As puberty
arrives bodies go through many different changes. One change is the increase in the gonadotropin hormone levels in both girls and boys. This triggers a cycle in those who are acne
prone -of more sebum, excessive skin cell production which clog’s the pore and
creates a perfect place for bacteria to grow.
This is where acne starts and the cycle from the beginning of a zit to
when it reaches the surface of the skin can take three to four months.
Since most acne appears during puberty. Typically age 9 for girls and age 11 for boys,
I suggest teaching your child some healthy skincare habits beforehand. when the acne hits you’ll have a teenager who
has a good foundation of following a simple skincare routine which can help immensely
in controlling their acne.
Cleansing
Get your kids cleansing their face on a regular basis. Clean hands and a very mild face wash is all they
will need. Start by having your child cleanse in the morning either in the
shower or after they brush their teeth.
Once they are consistent with cleansing in the morning add a night
cleansing to their routine.
No picking
Picking at pimples can become a bad habit quickly. I’ve seen lot’s of “pickers” in our clinic. One of my first priorities is to get that
client to stop picking because it spreads bacteria and can cause scarring. If
it seems that your child or teenager is picking maybe inquirer about the reason
behind this activity. We see picking in
our clinic attributed to boredom anxiety or embarrassment over their acne.
Moisturizing
Keeping skin moisturized is important for everyone. I always suggest moisturizing in the morning
and at night. This step would follow cleansing.
However, if this is too many steps for a younger child to follow just
moisturize at night. Reason being is
that the next step “ Sunscreen” can double as the morning moisturizer.
Sunscreen
Teach your child and teenager to always wear sunscreen
during the day as the last step in their skincare routine. Sunscreen helps prevent sun burns which can
lead to skin cancer, wrinkles and premature aging later in life.
Have more questions about clearing acne and helping your tween or teenager have clear skin? Visit our website at UtahAcneClinic.com or call us at 801-800-6602
