Facial cleansers and washes for tweens: Discover these skin care favorites
When taking care of our skin, facial cleansers play a big role. Cleansers wash away the day's impurities from our skin, helping reduce the likelihood of acne and other skin problems along the way.1 Ideally, a cleanser will get rid of dirt, makeup residue and other contaminants without damaging the skin.2
This daily cleansing routine is beneficial for your tweens to support good skin hygiene. Breakouts can start in the tween years. So, to help keep your tween's breakouts at bay, learn more with this breakdown of some facial cleansers for tweens.
A good cleanser is recommended for a tween skin care routine to help eliminate build-up from the day and prepare for further products like moisturizers.
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Things to consider when choosing a facial cleanser for tweens
For your tween, skin care can be a new step in their daily routine. An influx of hormones causes oil glands to produce more oil and, unfortunately, may lead to breakouts at times.3 That’s why considering which types of cleansers help manage these new skin care challenges is an excellent way to help keep the skin glowing and healthy.
Facial cleansers and washes are often labeled with different skin types, so it can help to know your tween's skin type. There are five skin types: normal, oily, combination, dry and sensitive. Discover which facial cleanser products can help different skin types below.
Facial cleansers for tweens
For tweens with normal skin, you can help them look for gentle cleansers that are labeled as fragrance-free and noncomedogenic. These can help get the job done without drying out the skin.
For instance, CeraVe - Limpiador facial hidratante para piel normal a seca y Cetaphil - Limpiador facial de uso diario are noncomedogenic and use gentle ingredients to hydrate and cleanse the skin.
For tweens with acne or oily skin, look for cleansers that contain active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.4 Benzoyl peroxide helps to reduce acne-causing bacteria on your tween’s skin, while salicylic acid opens clogged pores and exfoliates the skin.5
Por ejemplo, Neutrogena Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Facial Cleanser is created with salicylic acid and helps manage acne and blackheads without drying out the skin.
Tweens with sensitive skin may want to be mindful of active ingredients like salicylic acid. Instead, they may want to look for gentle facial cleansers that wash away impurities and keep the skin hydrated and healthy with ingredients like glycerin.
Such products include Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser o Cetaphil - Limpiador dérmico suave.
Face washes for tweens
When dealing with dry skin, finding the proper face wash is important to keep your tween's skin happy. Look for face washes that have hydrating ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil to help moisturize dry skin.6
Por ejemplo, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Body & Face Wash Pump for Extra Dry Skin o CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser Wash for Dry to Very Dry Skin for Face and Body.
Tweens with oily or combination skin may want to avoid products that are oil-based or alcohol-based and instead consider products that are labeled “noncomedogenic” and “oil-free.”7
Such products include La Roche-Posay Purifying Toleriane Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin y Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Wash with Aloe Vera.
Face soaps for tweens
It’s understood that bar soap can be harsh and damaging to the face.8 Still, with a gentle application, bar soap formulated for the face can be used for washing up. Like with combination shampoo and conditioners, many face-labeled soap bars are also labeled for use on the body.
Por ejemplo, CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar for Oily Skin contains three essential ceramides and niacinamide.
If hydration is a concern for tweens with dry skin, consider gentle products that are mild and fragrance-free.9
Some products include SheaMoisture Shea Butter Face & Body Bar Soap y CeraVe - Jabón de tocador de limpieza hidratante, gel para el rostro y de baño.
There is a lot to consider when it comes to cleansers for your tweens. Understanding one's skin type is a big part of the equation to help identify the best kind of cleanser or wash. Once you know what suits your tween's unique skin best, cleansing as a part of a skin care routine will become a daily part of life.
Este contenido es solo para fines informativos y no constituye un asesoramiento médico. Consult your health care provider before taking any vitamins or supplements and prior to beginning or changing any health care practices.
