Your teenager years are definitely the “best of times and the worst of
times.” This is because the world is opening up to you like an
exciting book. Each page of your life is filled with new challenges and
excitement. You are on the threshold of adulthood and
sometimes it can be very confusing. At this age your skin is also
undergoing changes. Hormones are kicking in and will often play
havoc with your skin. The last thing you need just before you go out
on that important date is to see your face erupting in ugly pimples
and blotches.

Firstly do not panic! This is a normal reaction to stress and is often due to
hormone changes at this age. In order to reduce these breakouts it
is necessary to take special care of your skin. If you do this you will
reduce immediate problems and decrease future ones. Many skin
problems begin at this time of life and can cause ongoing troubles if
you do not take care of them when you are a teenager.

The first thing you should do is understand what sort of skin type you
have.
Skin can be divided into 3 main types; oily, dry and neutral. You can also
have a mixture of these skin types. For example you can have
normal skin with oily patches around your nose and forehead, which
can also extend to your chin. This is known as a T-shaped oily
patch on your face. These oily areas should be treated like oily skin.
If you have sensitive skin you should take extra care with skin
products.

Oily: This is most common. Even if you never had oily skin before you
may have it now. This type of skin gives rise to many of the
problems you experience in these teenage years. Your oil glands in
your face can often start producing more oil than normal during
the adolescence years. Much of this is due to the changing hormones
that occurs at this age and will calm down in a couple of
years.

You should be careful to clean your face in the morning and night time.
Good basic cleansing will help you cut down a lot of skin problems.
Another thing to be careful of is what you are using as make up. Try
to use natural and water based make up as this is better for your
skin. You can use medicated soap if you have a lot of blemishes and
pimples. However if acne is present you should consult your
doctor. Try to adjust your diet and use some natural medications for
it. Never leave makeup on overnight as this is very bad for your
skin. Try to use light natural make up and not too much foundation
as this will clog your pores.

Diet plays a strong role in the health of your skin. It is important at this
age to eat a nutritious healthy diet. Junk food, soda and an excess of
sugar will deteriorate your skin. Try to eat fresh fruits, vegetables
and unrefined foods. Of course not everyone is a veggie freak so
try being creative. Fresh fruit shakes made with plain yogurt,
unsweetened fruits and a little sweetener are great to start the day
with and are natural energy drinks. Drink lots of plain water
throughout the day. This will flush impurities from your system and
keep your skin supple and hydrated. Vitamin E is very good for your
skin, as is Vitamin B, C, and A. minerals are important for your
skin’s nutrition. You will get all this when you eat a healthy diet.

Remember when you take care of your skin today you will set yourself up
for beautiful healthy skin for life.

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