The Best Skincare Routine for Teenagers: Keep It Simple

ZANNA SKIN SCIENCE

Teenage skincare does not need to be complicated.

During puberty, hormonal changes can increase oil production. When excess oil combines with dead skin cells, pores can become blocked and breakouts can develop.

The answer is not necessarily more products. For acne-prone teenage skin, a simple, gentle and consistent routine is usually the best place to start.

1. Cleanse gently

Wash the face morning and evening with a gentle cleanser.

Avoid aggressive scrubbing and over-cleansing. Acne is not caused by being dirty, and irritating the skin can make breakouts harder to manage.

2. Keep treatment simple

Teenagers are constantly exposed to trending acids, retinoids and complicated skincare routines online. Using several powerful active ingredients at once can irritate the skin.

Instead, choose a few well-considered ingredients and use them consistently. Zanna uses ingredients including niacinamide and bakuchiol as part of formulas designed for breakout-prone skin while also supporting overall skin health.

3. Moisturise - even oily skin

Oily skin still needs hydration. A lightweight moisturiser helps support the skin barrier without the goal of aggressively drying out the skin.

4. Use sunscreen

During the day, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, ideally one labelled non-comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Keep it simple

Morning: Cleanse → Moisturise → SPF

Evening: Cleanse → Treat → Moisturise

Teenage skin does not need ten products.

It needs consistency, patience and a routine gentle enough to use every day.

If acne becomes painful, deep or cystic, begins to scar, or significantly affects confidence, speak to a doctor or dermatologist.

At Zanna, our philosophy is simple: support the skin rather than attack it.

Scientific References

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4. Dhaliwal S, et al. Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. British Journal of Dermatology. 2019;180(2):289-296. PMID: 29947134.
5. NHS. Acne - Causes.