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SKIN issues can affect kids of all ages. Here’s what every younger member of your family needs to know to enjoy their best skin ever! Childhood: Healthy skin in childhood is all about one thing – protect, protect, protect! It’s easy to forget that the main function of skin is as a protective barrier, a healthy, strong cutaneous covering which shields our bodies from the elements. We need to ensure that the skin’s barrier function is maintained by keeping it healthy, hydrated, and free from irritation. Using good quality cleansers and simple fragrance-free moisturisers can help protect the skin on little bodies from inflammatory conditions such as eczema. Childhood is also all about sun protection! It’s important to create good habits early on. Tweens: Kids are hitting adolescence earlier and earlier, and along with the moods and hormones come a variety of changes in their skin. During puberty the skin thickens and the sebaceous glands become more active. Pores start to become more visible, and blemishes can begin to
Skincare For The Whole Family We do our best to look after our families, but how many of us can say that we look after their skin? By Chrysalis Medispa appear. This is a critical juncture for skin health, as it’s important to begin a simple yet effective skincare routine to prevent little problems from turning into big ones. Older children can begin using gentle cleansers which respect the skin’s lipid barrier. It is so important to avoid harsh supermarket scrubs – these can be the beginning of a lifelong bad relationship with skincare that throws delicate young skin off-balance. Of course, sunscreen is still essential in this age group too – it’s important to find a sunscreen which has a light texture – everyone hates that old-fashioned greasy sunblock! Happily,
there are lots of sunscreens on the market now which feel lovely and light while still offering good broad-spectrum protection. Teenagers: Acne breakouts are almost a rite of passage for the teen years, and managing this often debilitating skin condition is important to prevent life-long scarring. Acne can range from moderate to severe and can severely impact on a teenager’s quality of life. There are four factors which all contribute to causing acne: excess oil; buildup of dead cells; inflammation; and bacteria. When we work with teenagers to treat acne, we are working on reducing or eliminating all four of these causes. The good news is, there is so much we can do to treat acne! From the simplest home skincare routine, right through to peels, light therapies, diet and lifestyle advice, and medical interventions – there is no need to let a teenager live with constant breakouts. It’s best to bear in mind though that prevention is always better than cure. Seeking treatment early is the gold standard, and we shouldn’t wait until acne is severe to start treating it!
Specialising in problem skin, acne and acne scarring Medical consultations available. Call us today
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