Looking after teenage skin — gently

Teenage skin is going through an awful lot, and the last thing it needs is to be stripped and scrubbed within an inch of its life. When it comes to young skin, gentle almost always wins.

Breakouts happen when oil, dead skin and bacteria block the pores — and harsh products can actually make things worse, sending the skin into overdrive to replace the oils you've stripped away. The kinder approach is a simple, natural routine that keeps skin clean and balanced without the drama.

A simple teenage routine

• Cleanse gently, morning and night — my Nurturing Cleansing Oil is kind enough for young skin.
• Tone with a naturally clarifying Tea Tree Toner to calm and refresh.
• Spot-treat only where you need it — a dab of my Tea Tree Blemish Roller on the spot itself, not all over.
• Moisturise with something light like Yummie Moisturiser. Yes, even oily and blemish-prone skin needs moisture.

A few little tips I always share: stick with it for a couple of weeks before expecting change, drink plenty of water, and try not to pick (I know, I know!). Building gentle habits now sets skin up beautifully for years to come.

I've put the whole routine together in my Teenage First Skincare Routine, with a version with spot care for skin that breaks out — or browse everything in my teenage skin collection. And if you'd like a hand putting a routine together for your teen, just send me an email — I'm always happy to help.

Steph x