The unintentional parental playbook for teenage skincare success

Parents are always telling their kids to eat healthy to grow big and strong, don’t stay up too late otherwise you’ll be tired and cranky tomorrow, and go outside to play to burn off some energy, and you know what they were right! But what parents wouldn’t have been thinking about when they said all of these things was how each of the above can have a positive impact on their soon to be teenagers skin.

By adopting a healthy diet with lots of fruit, veggies and water, your body is getting all the neutral vitamins, minerals and sugars it needs to power its way through the day. Eating well also protects your skin from bacteria and replenishes your skin’s collagen, which means your skin will be soft and smooth for years to come. Drinking water keeps you hydrated, this includes your mind and your skin, keeping you healthy and refreshed in many departments.

Getting a good sleep not only helps your mind feel refreshed and energised, but it does the same for your skin. For a teenager, getting those eight hours can really help relieve the stress faced in their daily lives, it gives their skin a chance to heal and replenish and can also reduce the chance of acne because teenagers aren’t as stressed and are more energised after a good night’s sleep.

Finally living an active lifestyle and exercising can help improve your skin, this is because more collagen is produced, improving your skin’s tone and texture, but also physical activity increases blood flow and circulation which results in more nutrients and oxygen to the skin, keeping your skin happy and healthy! Just remember to shower after any exercise to keep your skin clean and beautiful.