Do you have a daughter going through puberty who is starting to take an interest in caring for herself? But we as parents will indeed worry, can the ingredients in facial care products be used by our beloved daughter?
Puberty in girls usually occurs at the age of 10 years. During puberty, children will begin to feel physical changes in their bodies, including their facial skin. The activity of the testosterone hormone that begins to increase will affect the amount of sebum production, so the accumulation of oil will cause pimples.
This problem can lower the child's self-confidence. They start looking for ways to solve their skin problems and start thinking about using skin care.
From what age can children use skincare?
Increasing hormone activity will also change the child's physical condition, so certain products are needed to support these changes and overcome their skin problems. You can start introducing facial cleansing products to them. Explain to your child that facial cleansing is essential to keep the facial skin in good condition, especially from dust, pollution, and excess oil that will later cause pimples and blackheads. In addition to facial cleansing products, you can also introduce moisturizing products and sunscreen.
Usually, facial care products state from what age a person can use them. It is always good to check any skincare product's claims and ingredients. Choose products with gentle ingredients for teens, and avoid using products with active ingredients.
Things to avoid when choosing children's skincare products
- Using scrubs. Scrubs can clean the skin even better. But with some products, the scrubs are too harsh, causing them to damage the outer layer of the skin. For starters, it is enough for young teens to use the first cleanser before washing their face and facial soap to clean their face.
- Using baby soap. This still creates a misconception for some people as they think that baby soap is suitable for teens and adults even though it will cause clogged pores as it is not optimal for removing dirt and oil on the face.
- Using sheet masks. Early teens don't need to wear a sheet mask. They can do it occasionally, but it does not have to be frequent because their skin is still soft and sensitive.
- Using active ingredients. Most active ingredients cause a peeling of the outer skin and irritate it. Among them are also prohibited for use before the age 18-20. Active ingredients contain chemicals that are pretty harsh on children's skin.
Do not forget to introduce a healthy lifestyle. Start by not snacking carelessly and not excessively consuming foods that contain a lot of fat. Teach them that maintaining their diets can achieve healthy and beautiful skin.