Teen Acne & Skincare: A Guide to Clear, Radiant Skin

Are those annoying little pimples playing hide and seek with you? But you don’t play with your skin. As your skin is soft and unexploited, it’s time you started!  Start spending some time for your skin to keep your face glowing and radiant. This is going to help you in the long run. In today’s article you’ll get to know the right way to take care of your skin.

How to get a flawless and radiant skin:

Teenage skin is very much prone to breakouts and pimples. You try getting rid of them by either squeezing them out with your nails or hide them using cosmetics which worsens your skin. Why harm to your skin when there are some very simple steps to a healthy skin.

CTM (cleansing, toning and moisturising) Routine:

• Start pampering your skin by gently cleansing your skin of all the dirt and the impurities that gets collected in the pores of your skin. These impurities clog the pores of your skin causing acne breakouts; thus cleansing is important.  Use a good quality face wash according to your skin type. Cleansing your skin in the morning and before going to bed will give best results.

Next use a toner. Toning will free your skin of all the dirt and oil in your pores that the cleanser didn’t remove. Dab toner on your skin with a cotton ball to get an instant perked up skin. Rose water is the best natural toner which you may use.

• Finally, follow up with a moisturiser. Most of you suffer from this myth that as teenage skin is oily, there is no need to use a moisturiser. But sadly, this is not true. Moisturiser should be used by all, whether you have a dry or oily skin.

•  Use a sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) regularly. As you are active most of the day, and spend your time out in the sun, its advisable to use a good sunscreen to protect your skin of the harmful UV rays from penetrating. This will also help prevent pre-aging.

Exfoliate your skin atleast once or twice a week. Scrubbing your face and body will remove all the dead cells leaving it soft and supple. Homemade scrubs such as baking soda; or olive oil and sea salt works great for your face and skin.

• A natural face pack is the best choice. Use cucumber juice, carrot with honey, egg white and other ingredients like olive oil, aloe vera, peach etc.

•  this gives your skin a kind of natural glow. Apply face packs regularly every alternate day (if possible) or twice a week.

Quick Tips for Teenage Skin:

• Follow the CTM Routine religiously for a clean, glowing and beautiful skin.
• Be careful when choosing cosmetics. Go for cosmetics which are oil-free.
• Do not pick, squeeze or pinch blemishes, you risk developing acne scars. Don’t rub or touch blemishes.
• Always wash your hands clean before touching your face.
• Drink lots of water and nourish your body with plenty of exercise and good, healthy food. Your skin will look great as well.