By Alexa Amorosino, a guest teen blogger sharing her real experience caring for breakout-prone skin.”
Teen Skin Care Tip #1: How I Prevent Breakouts After Sweating
Sweat + dirt = clogged pores. For me, that meant breakouts after basketball practice, but the same thing can happen after gym class, dance, or even just walking around on a hot day.
If you can, wash your face right away. When I don’t have time, I use Phytomer’s Rose Toner
in a spray bottle. A few spritzes keep my skin calm, balanced, and less likely to freak out later. It’s one of the easiest teen skin care tips I’ve learned.
Teen Skin Care Tip #2: The Best Way to Remove Makeup Without Irritating Teen Skin
Leaving makeup on overnight is basically asking for breakouts. I used to fall asleep with concealer still on, and by the next day my skin was worse.
Now, I always take everything off, even eye makeup. My favorite cleanser is CosMedix Benefit Clean. It’s gentle, removes everything, and doesn’t leave my skin dry or itchy. For teens with sensitive skin, this has been one of the best swaps I’ve made.
Teen Skin Care Tip #3: My Simple Skin Care Routine for Teens That Finally Helped
I used to think routines were too much work, but washing my face twice a day — morning and night — made a huge difference.
Most days, I keep it simple with a gentle cleanser. I love Phytomer’s Accept Neutralizing Cleanser from Bella Santé because it leaves my skin clean but not tight.
If your skin just won’t calm down, sometimes you need more than products. Bella Santé offers a Medical Grade Acne Facial that clears clogged pores and reduces irritation. It’s not just for adults, it’s a smart option for teens dealing with stubborn acne.
Teen Skin Care Tip #4: What Drinking More Water Did for My Teen Skin
This one surprised me the most. When I started drinking more water (almost a gallon a day for a week), my skin looked brighter, softer, and less breakout-prone.
Food makes a difference, too. I noticed that when I ate less sugar and more fruits and vegetables, my skin stayed calmer. You don’t have to be perfect, but making small changes really does show up on your skin.
What Helped Me Feel Better in My Skin
No one’s skin is perfect, especially during your teen years. But making small changes — cleansing after sweat, removing makeup, sticking to a routine, and staying hydrated — made my skin healthier and made me feel more confident.
If you’re stuck with breakouts, Bella Santé’s estheticians can help. Their Medical Grade Acne Facial was what finally calmed my skin when nothing else worked.
Taking care of your skin doesn’t mean having flawless skin. It means feeling good in it.
