TEEN SKINCARE 101
Your skin is more than just the first thing people see – it’s a reflection of you, as well as your body’s defense against germs and the environment.
Treating your skin right should be part of your daily routine. Keeping it healthy and looking great gives you more confidence and allows the true you to shine through.
To help get and keep your skin looking its best, make the steps below part of your daily skincare routine. You can also take our
Skincare Analysis Quiz and get tips and advice on a skincare regimen that’s right for you.
Steps to Look Your Best
- Wash – Use a gentle cleanser morning and evening. Washing too frequently or with a harsh cleanser can over-dry or irritate your skin, possibly making your acne worse.
- Dry – Gently pat skin dry with a soft cloth. Don’t scrub your skin dry or you could irritate your skin.
- Moisturize – Use a non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) moisturizer while your skin is still a little damp to lock-in moisture.
- Protect – Use sunscreen every day, year-round, to combat the damaging effects of the sun. Multi-task your moisturizer: Look for formulas that include sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection.
- Hands Off – Never squeeze or pick at your pimples, since that will only contribute to infection, inflammation and scarring.
Pick Products Wisely
Choose makeup, moisturizers and sunscreens labeled “non-comedogenic.” They are specially formulated not to irritate skin or clog pores. These types of cleansers and moisturizers are gentle enough for daily use. We recommend Cetaphil
® Gentle Skin Cleanser.
Diet
What you eat won’t cause acne (even chocolate and French fries), but a balanced diet is beneficial for your overall health.
Stress
Stress doesn’t directly cause acne, but it can cause fluctuations in your hormones, which can cause skin to produce more oil, which can lead to clogged pores and blemishes. Try to minimize stress and take time for yourself. Get enough sleep, and try exercise and relaxation techniques.
Know Yourself
Everyone’s skin is different, so take time to assess your own skin so you can treat it just right. Try our
Skin Analysis for personalized skincare tips.
Important Safety Information
Differin® Lotion 0.1%, Differin® Gel 0.1%, Differin® Cream 0.1% and Differin® Gel, 0.3% are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. Apply Differin® products to affected skin (face, trunk and other areas of the body affected by acne) once per day avoiding the eyes, lips and mucous membranes. The most common side effects reported with use of Differin® products include skin dryness, redness, scaling, stinging and burning. Most adverse events reported were mild to moderate in severity, occurred early in treatment and decreased thereafter. With use of Differin® Gel 0.3%, side effects may also include general skin discomfort, itching and sunburn. Excessive exposure to sunlight and sunlamps should be avoided during treatment with Differin® products, and use of sunscreen products and protective clothing is recommended. Concomitant use of drying or irritating topical products (like products containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or sulfur) should be used with particular caution. Do not apply to areas that have been depilated with wax products. Differin® products have not been tested in pregnant or nursing women, or with the elderly. All Differin® products are Pregnancy Category C. Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Gel, 0.3% and Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Lotion, 0.1%
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088