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Teen boys and Acne + What to do about it!
by Carolyn Palliardi on Jul 05 2016
Skin Care for Teen Boys.
When it comes to boys (+ acne or pimples) and skin care for teens, they usually want the no-brainer approach - the least amount of effort for the greatest result. They may even pay little to no attention, to the fact that they might even need something to help clear up their skin. Also boys can be very embarrassed and non vocal about having spots.
If their skin is starting to break out and white heads are forming this is usually nothing to be too concerned about and can be cleared up quickly using the right products for their skin. However, if the lumps are cystic in appearance and really painful then professional advice is best sort from a dermatologist. This is because there could be something other than normal hormonal issues, driving the skin changes.
For normal pimples a simple routine of using a face wash designed to kill the bacteria on the skin and settle the redness is all that is needed. If faster healing is required using a spot treatment quickens this process.
An all natural approach is best as most of over the counter pimple products contain nasty chemicals that are hormone disrupters and alcohol that dries out the skin and upsets the PH balance making pimples more painful as they try and pop up through the skin and can sometimes even cause lasting skin problems such as scarring. Read the label on the back carefully as some brands can be very misleading about being all natural.
The teen brand 808 Dude formulated two natural and organic products just for pimples that deliver really quick results without much effort. The Zit Free face wash removes oil and grime gently and the essential oils work to heal and prevent spots. The spot free gel in the range contains over 35% Manuka honey - close to medical grade honey known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. This makes it one of the best healers for pimples and small nicks from shaving.
The two products together are designed to kill the bacteria, calm the skin, settle the pain and heal, preventing further outbreaks.
When to introduce a skin care routine for teen boys?
The best time to get your son using products is at the first sign of little bumps under the skin. These can start as young as 12 but are normally around age 14 or 15. It is a great time to start getting a daily personal care routine is established, such as a quick face wash, morning and night. If you get boys into a routine early you can prevent their skin worsening. It will keep the oils balanced on their face and they are less likely to have big outbreaks.
Please be aware though, pimples and acne are a normal part of puberty. This means, even if your son is extra diligent and is right on top of his skincare routine, he may well still experience the odd pimple here and there. The best we can do for them as parents, is set them up for success.
When you do start your teenager on their new natural, acne free skin care routine, make sure you explain how to use them properly. They will need guidance on the correct amount to use and how often they need to use it.
Believe us when we say, they have absolutely no idea! It is best to advise twice a day, such as when brushing their teeth and or showering. This is especially important if they are heavily involved in sports and spend their days sweating.
The other thing to make sure is that they are only applying spot treatments to clean skin! Applying it before they wash their faces or have a shower will cause dirt and grime to become trapped underneath the gel. This can actually cause their pores to become more blocked and encourage further outbreaks.
Skin care for teens is a highly discussed topic. Teenage acne and even the odd pimple can cause teenagers a lot of angst. It is important that we, as their parents, are there to guide and lend a helping hand. Do your research, purchase the best acne face wash you can find, find the best skin care for teens that you can...ultimately, they will thank you for it.
If you have any questions regarding natural skincare for teenage skin and why it is so important to opt for all natural skin care products, check out our latest blog 'Natural Skin Care Products' or head to our 'Contact Us' page and send us an email. We are always happy to help!
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by Carolyn Palliardi on Jun 11 2013
Boys seem to change overnight. It happens so quickly that you blink and hey presto! Boy into teen. One day they are a clear-faced smiley kid and the next day you have a spotty scowling kid with teen acne.
The explanation for this is pretty straight forward – hormones! And it is this surge in their hormones that triggers all the changes especially the over production of oil in the glands of their body. While this is often seen as a right of passage of being a teen it is a time in a teens life when they can be fragile emotionally.
If its only a few spots they seem to take it in their stride as most of their friends have a spot or two and they can relate to that. But when the spots take off like a bush fire all over their face, chest and back your son can quickly change from a confident kid to a self-conscious teen and in serious cases, acne can cause depression.
So it’s really important to check in with them about how they are feeling and not to think they’ll get over it without some help and support. I nearly made this mistake myself with my teen. He’s a gorgeous looking boy and I didn’t think his spots were too bad.
But my 14 year old went from thinking of himself as a good-looking kid with girls chasing him to saying to me, “I don’t know how I’m going to cope. I can’t live like this!”
And, here I am developing natural/organic products to help teens with their hygiene and health and my son is in desperate need of help himself. At this stage my products were not off the production line. I had developed the 808 Dude Zit Free Face Wash for just this time in my son’s life. But I didn’t have it, just yet!
It went against everything I stood for to go and buy him one of the commercial brands knowing what they contained. However, I was only a month or so away from being able to give him something that’s naturally formulated to help prevent and also clear up acne. Zit Free Face Wash for ingredients and how to use.
In my research on what essential oils to include in 808Dude Zit Free face Wash, I’d come across a site that that sold natural tablets that help break down the production of the oil before it has the chance to hit the surface, and cause bacteria to multiply.
So I sat him down and explained that I could help him clear up his acne but that he’d have to have some patience as it will happen but not overnight.
Today, I can gladly report that his skin is 99 per cent clearer with the old break out because he is using his face wash and when he stops for a few days he’ll have another breakout but he’s worked that out and I don’t have to say anything and he also takes his oil absorbing tablets as he continues to surge hormonally from teen to man.