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Taking Care of a Teenager’s Skin

Stress is the number one problem of a woman. Stress does not only ruin our mood, but it also affects our health drastically. As teenagers, we receive a lot of problems from school, from home, and even from friends. On top of that, we also have to take care of our appearance. Society expects girls to always look nice and proper—this puts more stress on us, girls! Especially at this time, we are at a stage where our skin is at its most sensitive. An acne breakout is one thing that we wouldn’t want to happen at this time.

However, do not fret! Us, girls only need to do simple things to keep our skin nice, fresh, and acne-free! Normally, genetics and hormones cause skin problems, but the main culprit is still bad hygiene and improper care. Saying this, avoiding skin problems can be as easy as 1-2-3. By following these simple tips, a girl can say bye-bye to bad skin!

The first rule is to protect! The sun is very important for our lives. It makes everything able to grow and prosper; however, it is bad for our skin! The rays from the sun contain UV rays that bring harm to our skin. In fact, 90% of premature aging (read: wrinkles!) is caused by the sun. This is why it is very important to use sunscreen. Sunscreen protects our skin from the UV rays that cause wrinkles and even skin cancer. Use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 although I would recommend something higher. Use this every time whether you are going out of the house or not. If you are doing an outdoor activity and will have prolonged sun- exposure, do not forget to reapply.

Next is to choose your facial wash wisely. Some girls do not care about what they use to wash their face with. Some girls even use the body soaps for their face--   this is a bad mistake! Every skin type has a preferred facial wash formulation. A girl should look for one that suits her skin type as the facial wash might even aggravate a skin problem. For example, an oily skin will definitely benefit from a gel-type wash since it does not contain much oil. Finding the best facial wash for your skin type is easy: the cosmetic girl at the department store or your dermatologist can always help a lot.

Finally, moisturize! Moisture is the skin’s nourishment. It keeps the skin soft and supple. Without enough moisture, your skin looks dull and lifeless. Even oily skin needs moisturizing! After cleansing, it is a rule to apply a moisturizer to keep the moisture in your face. However, a person with an oily skin might need to do it lesser like once a day. Choose a moisturizer that will suit your skin type the best (again, ask your dermatologist or the girl at the store), and make moisturizing a habit!

Looking good is never easy. Nevertheless, skin-care does not need to be tedious. Just follow these simple steps and I am sure you will have nice- looking and healthy skin for a long time!

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