What Skin Care Ingredients Are Safe for Teens and Tweens?

Your tween and teen years are the perfect time to start caring for your skin, but you might be wondering which products and skin care ingredients are safe for teens and tweens.

When choosing skin care ingredients for adolescents, it is important to focus on gentle, nonirritating products and treatments that address common concerns like acne, oily skin, and sensitivity. Dr. Sikorski and our specialists have some general recommendations for safe and effective ingredients you should look for when selecting products and treatments. For more personalized guidance, schedule a consultation for cosmetic dermatology with Dr. Sikorski.

Skin Care Ingredients for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

Salicylic acid helps unclog pores and reduce acne by gently exfoliating your skin. It is a safe ingredient for teens and tweens because it works effectively in lower concentrations, making it a great option for treating acne without being harsh on younger skin.

Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful ingredient that helps kill acne-causing bacteria, reducing pimples and acne breakouts. When used in lower concentrations, it is generally safe for adolescents and is an effective acne treatment that does not cause excessive irritation to younger skin.

Skin Care Ingredients To Moisturize and Soothe Your Skin

Hyaluronic acid is a great hydrating ingredient for tween and teen skin care. It is gentle and noncomedogenic, meaning it will not clog your pores. This makes it an ideal ingredient for maintaining healthy and hydrated skin without negative side effects.

Aloe vera is a soothing ingredient that hydrates and calms the skin, reducing redness and irritation. It is very gentle and perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Aloe vera’s soothing properties make it an ideal choice for calming skin after sun exposure or for providing relief from mild skin irritation.

Ingredients To Protect Your Skin From UV Rays

Applying sun protection products is one of the most important ways a teen or tween can care for their skin. UV rays from the sun can damage skin and accelerate aging. Therefore, it is very important to wear proper sunscreen and look for ingredients that protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun.

Zinc oxide offers broad-spectrum protection from UV rays and helps reduce skin irritation. It is a safe ingredient for young skin because it is nonirritating and gentle.

Schedule an Appointment for Help With Choosing Safe Ingredients for Adolescent Skin Care

There are a variety of products with safe active ingredients that you can get over the counter. These ingredients include salicylic acid, adapalene, and sulfur-based products. Top brands such as CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and Cetaphil offer these products.

If over-the-counter products don’t tackle the job, then various prescription products can be prescribed by Natural Image OC and can be used alone or in combination to clear acne. Dr. Sikorski specializes in cosmetic dermatology for teens and tweens. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward clear, beautiful skin.

Answered by: Chelseah Darling PA-C