Tips for Proper Skincare for Teens

August 12, 2010

The Bookies at the Blue Springs North branch, a readers and community advisory group that reads and recommends Young Adult books and programs for the library, met in July to learn how to properly care for their skin. Jackie Anderson from the House of Heavilin, presented a clinic on essential skin care. The teens were able to perform facials. Mrs. Anderson explained that there are several causes of acne, including stress, hormones, diet, and of course improper skincare. The tips the teens received were: 

• Cleanse twice daily with a product containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
• Keep your hands off your face, NO picking
• Gently exfoliate with a wash cloth, NO scrubbing
• Drink half your weight in ounces of water daily

The steps to doing a facial are:

1. Cleanse (daily)
2. Tone
3. Scrub (blackheads not inflamed acne)
4. Tone
5. Mask
6. Tone
7. Moisture (daily)

Be sure to call the Blue Springs North Branch to ask for details about the next Bookie meeting.

DJ "Teen Advocate"