Due to hormonal surges during adolescence, adolescents undergo a complete restructuring of the body. All systems and organs do not work in a balanced manner, so some hormones are in excess, while others are in deficiency. These changes also affect the skin of the face, so teenagers suffer from acne, acne, blemishes and irritation. During this period, special attention should be paid to deep cleansing of the skin. One of the most popular professional procedures is facial cleansing for teenagers.
Features of teenage skin
It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question at what age teenagers can undergo facial cleansing, since changes in the body begin at different ages from 10 to 14 years. It is recommended to monitor the first manifestations of the transition period. Most often, adolescents undergo cleansing from the age of 13-14, it is during this period that the active activity of the sebaceous glands begins. Skin changes under the influence of several factors:
- An excess of male sex hormones leads to excessive sebum secretion. Moreover, this process occurs at a faster rate than usual. Pores become clogged with excess sebum. The face of the forehead, nose, chin shines.
- Bacteria actively multiply in places where sebum accumulates. They penetrate deep into the pores and form purulent inflammation there.
- Errors in the daily care procedure. Teenagers often completely neglect cleansing the skin, and during periods of excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, it is necessary to include additional facial cleansing products (scrubs, masks).
- Young men in adolescence begin to grow facial hair, so they begin to shave, which injures the skin. Shaving is often contraindicated for problem skin.
Mascara
Mascara lengthens eyelashes, curls them and gives them volume. When choosing the appropriate option, keep in mind that mascara should be slightly darker than your natural hair color. Girls with blond hair should use dark brown mascara, and brown-haired girls and brunettes should use black mascara. Unusual colors - purple, emerald and burgundy are best left for parties.
Budget brand Essence has a whole line of mascaras designed specifically for teenagers - get BIG! lashes. The series consists of different products:
• “Boost Mascara” for volume; • “Boost Waterproof Mascara” is the only waterproof mascara in the line; • “Curl Mascara” curls eyelashes; • “Triple Black Mascara” for an ultra black color.
Mascara is best used after 14 years of age. Eye cosmetics should be allergenic and not cause irritation.
How to care for teenage skin
The first stage is the most important in all care, since the main part of the impurities (dust, sebum, dead cells) are removed with cleansers. For teenage skin, special products are created that regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Depending on your skin type, you can choose gels and foams with neutral Ph, with the addition of herbal ingredients. After washing, toning products dry the skin and remove remaining dirt. Next, moisturizing or nourishing creams and gels are selected based on skin type. The time of year also matters a lot. Too oily cream in summer clogs pores and provokes the formation of comedones. The last step in daily care is the treatment of rashes and inflammations. This can be an antiseptic pencil, which is applied pointwise to inflamed areas. It is possible to use salicylic acid, which is used to wipe the entire face. Acid kills bacteria and regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands. In addition to daily procedures 2-3 times a week, it is necessary to use additional care - a soft scrub for deep cleansing of pores. Scrubs are contraindicated for dry skin, so you should opt for cleansing masks.
ATTENTION! The main thing you should not do in self-care is squeezing pimples. These manipulations can aggravate the problem. You can spread the infection with your hands, which will start a strong inflammatory process that will have to be treated under the supervision of a doctor.
Having a teenager’s face cleaned by a cosmetologist is another way to care for problem skin. Professional cleansing in a cosmetology salon is deeper and more thorough. Mechanical facial cleansing for teenagers is done once a month manually. A contraindication to the procedure is an active inflammatory process on the face.
Blush
Makeup for a 16–17 year old girl, in addition to the standard set of cosmetics (powder, concealer, lip gloss), can be supplemented with soft blush.
To create a delicate look, apply blush to the cheekbones using the wide brush that comes with the kit. Makeup artists advise starting with the cheeks and gradually moving towards the temples.
The color of blush is chosen depending on the color type of the teenager. • For girls with warm hair color (brown, red, copper) and light eyes, terracotta-colored blush is suitable. • Blondes with light transparent skin, green, blue or brown eyes should give preference to light peach, beige or warm pink blush. • Porcelain skin and blue eyes of the “Winter” color type will be emphasized by cool pink blush. • Brown or reddish hair, light or, conversely, dark skin and eyes of blue, gray, brown colors are the distinctive features of girls of the “Summer” color type. Blush in cool pink and grayish-beige shades is suitable for them. For young girls, baked blush is an excellent option for every day. For example, from the Italian brand Pupa. Like A Doll Luminys Blush is a baked blush that has a subtle glow effect. They do not contain parabens and are suitable for normal, combination and dry skin.
What services do cosmetologists offer for teenagers?
The most effective, and therefore in demand, care procedure remains facial cleansing for teenagers. The procedure is carried out manually (mechanical), machine (ultrasonic) or a mixed method. Ultrasonic cleansing cleanses the upper layers of the skin and is used in the absence of serious problems. Manual cleaning allows you to clear the sebaceous ducts of accumulated fat, which creates plugs. After manual cleaning, deep cleansing of the pores is achieved. Superficial peeling with fruit acids is also recommended for teenage skin. This procedure removes all surface impurities and dead skin cells. As a result, the pores and ducts open, making them easier to clean. Fruit acids regulate sebum production and help improve complexion. The Darsonval procedure is also useful for teenagers. Microcurrents improve oxygen exchange in tissues and activate microcirculation. For oily skin, Jacquet massage is sometimes prescribed. Its peculiarity is that the effect on the skin is made using talc. This product dries and absorbs excess fat.
Primer
Oily face, uneven complexion and enlarged pores are the main problems of adolescence. You can cope with these shortcomings using a primer. Primer is a light makeup base that is used to disguise minor problems. The product can have a creamy, baked or crumbly structure.
After application, the makeup base is fixed with mattifying mineral powder, compact powder or concealer.
Most manufacturers use special components that make primers non-comedogenic. This is extremely important for teenage skin prone to various rashes. For allergy sufferers, you should choose water-based primers, without adding esters. The Korean brand Banila Co has a product created specifically for sensitive skin. Banila Co. Prime Primer Classic Matte evens out the micro-relief of the skin, hides unevenness and age spots, disguises enlarged pores, creates a silky effect on the face and at the same time mattifies the skin. The product also improves the “adhesion” of makeup to the skin.
To reliably hide all imperfections, you need to choose the right shade.
• Green primer covers redness, scratches, pimples, acne and small scars. • A pink or peach-colored product is used to hide a yellowish or sallow complexion. • White or blue primer is used to create a doll-like effect. • Yellow color is ideal for disguising dark circles and dark circles under the eyes. Makeup bases of different shades are available from the Smashbox brand. Smashbox Photo Finish is a line of professional products for creating beautiful skin. Due to various useful components in the composition, each primer solves a specific problem. For example, Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light smoothes the surface of the skin and makes it velvety, Photo Finish Color Correcting Adjust masks rosacea and redness of the skin, and More than primer Blemish control restores water balance, fills skin cells with moisture and dries out inflammation.
How to clean
The patient sits in a cosmetology chair. Teen facial cleansing begins with a cleansing procedure. A cosmetologist uses professional cosmetics that have a healing effect. To open access to the sebaceous ducts, it is necessary to expand the pores. This is done using a steam bath. For this purpose, there is a device in the cosmetologist’s office - a vaporizer. To soften the accumulation of sebum, the specialist performs manipulations using warming agents. After this, the specialist manually squeezes out the sebum. The procedure can be performed using fingers and a napkin, or using additional tools: an UNO spoon (metal loop) to remove particularly deep impurities in the pores and a Vidal needle to soften and pick up comedones. At the end of the cleansing procedure, the skin is treated with an antiseptic lotion. The procedure ends with applying a soothing cooling cream or mask to the skin. Completing the procedure with a mask allows you to tighten the pores, remove burning sensations and irritation on the skin. The total duration of the procedure is 90 minutes.
Eyeshadow
The list of cosmetics for girls over 15 years old may include eye shadow. For special occasions, you can use shimmering shadows with fine shimmer. For everyday makeup, makeup artists advise choosing delicate colors:
• pink; • brown; • coral; • beige; • lilac; • peach.
When choosing, eye color is also taken into account. Girls with blue or gray eyes can choose lavender, lilac, light pink shadows. A gray or plum shade of eyeshadow will suit brown and green eyes.
Urban Decay has a large palette of shades for every day. With one eyeshadow palette, a teenage girl can create different looks and highlight her natural beauty.
Basic recommendations after the procedure
Facial cleansing during adolescence can achieve impressive results. After the procedure, the skin acquires an even texture, as the pores are cleaned and tightened. It is worth considering that after the procedure you must follow a number of recommendations to avoid complications:
- For 1 day, it is forbidden to touch your face with your hands so as not to introduce pathogenic bacteria.
- After the procedure, the cleansed sebaceous glands are activated and begin to produce sebum at an even faster rate. In the first day, the skin of the face is constantly shiny; excess fat can be removed with the help of chlorhixedine. Blot your face with a napkin soaked in the product, but not more than 3 times a day.
- The first wash can be done 12 hours after cleansing. It is forbidden to wash with soap or running water. It is best to wipe your face with an alcohol-free tonic or herbal decoction.
- In the first two days, the use of any decorative cosmetics, including tinting eyebrows and eyelashes, is prohibited.
- Cleaning is a traumatic procedure. The skin needs a period of rest to restore natural processes. For 7–10 days after cleansing, it is prohibited to use scrubs and masks with coarse abrasive particles. As an additional means for cleansing pores, it is permissible to use rollers during this period.
- If possible, in the first 3 days you should limit your time outside.
- For 1 week after cleaning, it is forbidden to visit the solarium, sunbathe, go to the bathhouse, or engage in active physical activity.
- To moisturize the skin, it is recommended to use gels, emulsions, and serums. Fatty, thick creams provoke the formation of comedones.
- If an area of skin is injured during cleaning, a crust will form. You can't tear it off. You need to wait until it dries completely and then falls off on its own. If you tear off the crust with your hands, a pigment spot will form in its place.
Lip gloss
The safest lip products are light glosses in natural tones. Unlike lipstick, gloss contains caring components and gently cares for your lips. An ideal option for every day would be a transparent gloss. Light pastel shades will also fit well into an everyday look. Namely:
• pink; • light purple; • peach; • mother-of-pearl; • light brown.
Caring lip glosses are produced by Nyx and L'Oreal Paris. NYX Butter Gloss leaves lips soft and velvety thanks to almond oil and beeswax. The line features 34 shades, ranging from light shades to juicy berry options.
But L'Oreal Infaillible Gloss has slightly fewer shades, about 20. It contains hyaluronic acid, vitamins and antioxidants. There are 4 different textures in the line: • creamy; • shimmer; • matte; • neon.
Contraindications
Any types of cleansing are contraindicated for adolescents with bronchial asthma, psoriasis, or allergic reactions. The procedure should be abandoned if there are open wounds on the skin, suppuration, or inflammation in the active phase. Mechanical cleaning is not recommended for people with dry sensitive skin. Ultrasonic cleaning is contraindicated for children under 12 years of age. The presence of rosacea and spider veins on the face also complicates the procedure. In addition, during the period of viral diseases, it is also prohibited to carry out any types of cleaning. Video: Facial cleansing. Cosmetic procedure for a teenage girl
Don't make mistakes!
It is important to teach a girl to take care of her skin from a young age, otherwise cosmetics will harm the teenager’s skin.
- To prevent your daughter from using adult cosmetics, take care of a set of decorative cosmetics for a teenager.
- If your daughter has acne on her skin, then teach her to cover it up with concealer and not with bright makeup.
- Teach your girl to be sure to wash off makeup from her face at night.
- Never let her leave mascara on her eyelashes overnight. This causes eyelashes to become brittle and fall out. Even as a teenager, I was frightened by the story of a biology teacher who told me about a girl who didn’t wash off her mascara at night. The ending of the story is that the girl woke up without eyelashes. This story is so etched in my memory that every time I wash off the mascara from my eyelashes, I remember this girl. Most likely, a fictional teacher.
In general, dear mothers, in many respects how makeup will look on a teenager depends on us. Be sure to buy cosmetics for a teenager from a good company. Let your daughter choose for herself, and you gently guide her in the right direction with your advice.
— Author — Yulia Spiridonova, website www.sympaty.net – Beautiful and Successful Copying of this article is prohibited!
Conclusion
Teenage skin needs special attention. High-quality daily facial cleansing in the morning and evening comes to the fore. At the same time, it is necessary to have your face cleaned by a cosmetologist on an ongoing basis approximately once a month. In particularly advanced cases, the procedure may be prescribed more often. Metabolic processes in the body of a teenager occur much faster than in an adult, so you need to constantly monitor the condition of your skin. The less often professional cleaning is carried out, the larger the comedones become, the longer and more painful the procedure is, and accordingly, rehabilitation will also take more time.
Gel for eyebrows
When using decorative cosmetics, it is important to pay attention to every part of the face. The main mistake of girls who are just learning the art of makeup is to emphasize their eyes with shadows and eyeliner and at the same time forget about eyebrows. For girls under 17 years of age, the only cosmetics intended for shaping eyebrows will be a special gel. Eyebrow gel not only gives shape, but also has a caring effect: it activates hair growth and increases its thickness.
All eyebrow care products are divided into three types:
• for strengthening; • for modeling; • to add color.
The shade of the eyebrow gel is selected to match the hair color. NYX Eyebrow gel line has a large selection of shades. The product has a creamy texture and stays on the skin for up to three days. The intensity of the shade can be adjusted.
