Young Skin Care: Natural Makeup and Cosmetic Ingredients That Matter
Young Skin Care: Natural Makeup and Cosmetic Ingredients That Matter
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Farris says that because girls start using makeup and skin products at an early age, she now routinely asks even young girls about moisturizers and makeup when they come to her office. She steers them away from heavy, oily products -- especially creams, lotions, and foundations -- that can aggravate acne and other skin issues.
Often parents are hesitant about letting young girls wear makeup at all, but Farris says she has no issues with cosmetics from a skin care perspective.
“I don’t think there’s anything in makeup that we need to tell kids to avoid with the exception of something that might be really oily,” she says. “Is blush going to hurt you? Is a little eye shadow going to hurt you? Probably not.”
And if a young person has significant acne, covering it with a little oil-free concealer may help, she says. “Acne can be extremely psychologically distressing. Even though 80% of kids get acne, they all think they’re the only one.”
The key to healthy skin, says Farris, is to make sure kids start early with a good skin care regimen so they get in the habit of taking care of their skin. She offers these tips for parents helping their kids with skin care and cosmetics:
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Natural Skin Care and Makeup for Teens
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Farris says that because girls start using makeup and skin products at an early age, she now routinely asks even young girls about moisturizers and makeup when they come to her office. She steers them away from heavy, oily products -- especially creams, lotions, and foundations -- that can aggravate acne and other skin issues.
Often parents are hesitant about letting young girls wear makeup at all, but Farris says she has no issues with cosmetics from a skin care perspective.
“I don’t think there’s anything in makeup that we need to tell kids to avoid with the exception of something that might be really oily,” she says. “Is blush going to hurt you? Is a little eye shadow going to hurt you? Probably not.”
And if a young person has significant acne, covering it with a little oil-free concealer may help, she says. “Acne can be extremely psychologically distressing. Even though 80% of kids get acne, they all think they’re the only one.”
Tips for Healthy Skin
The key to healthy skin, says Farris, is to make sure kids start early with a good skin care regimen so they get in the habit of taking care of their skin. She offers these tips for parents helping their kids with skin care and cosmetics:
- Make sure they wash their faces every day with a mild cleanser.
- Avoid antibacterial soap and harsh scrubbing. Aggressive scrubbing and strong soaps can actually make acne worse.
- Remove all makeup before going to bed. (This is a tip Farris suggests that mothers also follow!)
- To minimize risk of contamination and infection, replace cosmetics after one year.
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