Wondering why your teen’s getting acne and how you can help them treat it? Here’s everything you need to know
Most of us will get spots at some point, but teenagers are particularly prone to breakouts. According to the NHS , around 95% of people aged 11 to 30 are affected by acne or spots to some extent. But knowing they’re not the only one, doesn’t make it any easier for teens.
2. Clogged pores Oil on the skin then mixes with dead skin cells around the hair follicles, leading to clogged pores. Clogged pores cause blackheads and whiteheads.Bacteria that live naturally on the skin can infect blocked pores causing papules, pustules, nodules or cysts – or, in other words, acne.
Benzoyl Peroxide is an active medicinal ingredient that kills up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria in one week. It has exfoliant properties, helping to reduce blocked pores, meaning it tackles blackheads and whiteheads, too. Used morning and evening, the gentle cleanser helps remove the build up of oil and dead skin cells that can cause blocked pores. It also contains glycerin to help hydrate your teen’s skin and liquorice root extract and zinc to soothe.
Purifide’s Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 contains sun protection with a barely-visible UVA/B sunscreen. Before your teenager asks, yes, it can be worn under makeup.
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