The International E-Magazine on Adolescent Health;Skin and Skeletal-Muscual Systems February 6, 2014 | Page 4

Skin care in adolescents Many teenagers have acne problems on their skin. Even though they may take medication and other products, the marks caused by the acne are still affecting the skin. In this article we would talk about some skin tips to help the teenagers have a healthy skin. FOR GIRLS v Be careful on choosing cosmetics: because sometimes the skin can react to different chemicals on them. Make sure the brushes are clean every time you use them. FOR BOTH v Always clean your face before going to bed and take off the entire make up whenever you have it. Make sure to have a dermatologist that can help you to every problem and can recommend you some skin products. Don't pick your face:  If you pick, squeeze, or pinch blemishes, you could have scars in your skin. Also don’t rub or alter pimples. o Make sure you protect your skin with sunscreen so the UV rays don’t damage it and leave brown spots of your skin. o v o Be careful when shaving, you can cut your skin. Make sure to buy good razors and choose the ones that your skin is most able to resist by their sharp edges. It is essential to always take care of our skin, so that over time our face is spotless and without any acne marks from our puberty. Attend a dermatologist at least once a month so you can get facials and humectations to help maintain your skin in good conditions. Page 4