Between breakouts and blemishes, think about how your skin
feels on a day-to-day basis. Here are some do’s and don’ts about
treating your skin during your teens:
• DO: Pick a cleanser, scrub, toner, and moisturizer that are
meant for your skin type. Labels make it easy to choose
between the different brands. Many brands have a line of
products developed especially for oily, dry, or combination
skin. It is still important to put on moisturizer if you have oily
skin, but be sure to look for one that is oil-free.
• DO: Look for a moisturizer or foundation that has SPF! It is
important to keep something with SPF on whenever you go
outside to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the
sun now and in the future (you’ll be so glad you did).
• DON’T: Pick! You can pick your friends, but don’t pick your
stubborn pimples! Although you might want to rid yourself of
whiteheads and blackheads, resist the urge. This could lead to
long-term damaging effects on your skin.
• DON’T: Leave makeup on overnight. As tempting as it is to
crash after a long day, be sure to give your pores a rest from
makeup. Makeup-removing wipes are a quick way to at least
get a majority of products off your face.
• DO: Be sure to wipe down your cell phone. Bacteria can live
on the surface and cause major breakouts on your cheeks and
chin if not properly sanitized.
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Prevention Years
As a young adult, it’s important to continue good habits of
caring for your skin. This is the prime age to prevent unwanted
wrinkles that you may start to face in the next five to 10 years.
Now is the time to take charge by:
• Wearing eye cream. We have seen the commercials about
preventing wrinkles. But when do you have to start? NOW!
The skin around your eyes is very thin and just a short amount
of sunlight could cause lasting wrinkles.
• Applying SPF products to face, neck, and hands. Skipping
the protection of an SPF could throw off your entire routine.
Find a good moisturizer that combines protection with
moisture and apply it to your face, neck, and hands. The neck
and hands are often overlooked, but prime spots for the sun to
hit and cause wrinkles.
• Quitting bad habits. Now is a better time than ever to kick the
bad habits you formed in high school and college. The number
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