Teen skin can be challenging to deal with for young people and their parents/carers. There are so many products out there, that it can be really hard to know which ones are worth a go. You can end up spending a fortune trying things that either turn out not to work very well, or, things that make the situation worse.

Of course, all teen skin is different, it’s certainly not a one size fits all approach, which can make things even more complicated. As parents/carers we just want to help and support our young people as best we can.

I’ve included some of the products my teens have found the most useful thus far. We really rate the teen range from Nip & Fab as a first port of call. There are lots of useful and complimentary products in the range.

• THE REAL DEAL – The one-step, easy to use, innovative and effective way to target acne. Hydrocolloid patches create a moist environment and optimum conditions for your spot to heal.
• ULTRA-THIN AND TRANSLUCENT – Each one of these mighty zit patches is translucent, ultra-thin, and has tapered edges to seamlessly blend with all skin tones so you can proudly wear them day or night.
• VISIBLE RESULTS – Dots for Spots pimple patches act as a protective cover to prevent picking, touching or popping, while also working to minimize the appearance of redness and active breakouts.
• PROMOTES FASTER HEALING – For best results, wear for 6+ hours, or simply leave on overnight. You can tell the pimple patch is ready to be removed when the translucent centre has turned opaque white.
• NO HIDDEN INGREDIENTS – These spot dots are vegan, non-irritating, and fragrance, alcohol, paraben, and phthalate free – making them safe and suitable for all skin types, tones and textures!

• SHINE-FREE MOISTURIZER – Nip + Fab Teen Skin Fix Zero Shine Moisturizer for face is formulated to go shine-free throughout the day. Lightweight, mattifying moisturiser keeps skin smooth and free of shine
• COMBAT BUILD-UP AND BREAKOUTS – The zinc in this face cream helps to mitigate the appearance of excess sebum. The wasabi extract makes this moisturizer antioxidant rich, and helps prevent growth and breakouts
• NIACINAMIDE FOR SKIN TONE – Niacinamide face moisturiser goes to work to tighten pores while addressing signs of aging, helping improve the appearance of uneven skin tone
• CONTROL OIL PRODUCTION – Oil control moisturiser that supports the control of oil production, The ideal shine-free moisturiser for oily skin to keep skin balanced all-day with a matte finish
• SMOOTH, MATTE LOOK – Make this daily facial moisturiser part of your skincare beauty routine, applying it onto a cleansed face and neck. Use 2-3 times weekly on sensitive skin, 75 ml

• SALICYLIC ACID TO DEEPLY CLEANSE – Nip + Fab Teen Skin Fix Zero Breakout Rescue Pads for face work to sweep away pore-clogging oil and dirt. Use these salicylic acid pads for face to deeply cleanse the skin
• WASABI EXTRACT FOR BREAKOUTS – The wasabi extract in these facial pads helps to mitigate the appearance of excess sebum. It makes these face pads antioxidant rich, and helps prevent breakouts
• SALICYLIC ACID FOR BLEMISHES – BHA face pads with salicylic acid, a powerhouse exfoliating ingredient that goes to work to refine pores, combat blackheads, and reduce blemishes
• WITCH HAZEL FOR SKIN DISCOMFORT – Specially formulated face pads with witch hazel that helps cleanse your skin of excess oil, It helps relieve skin discomfort and tighten pores
• 60 NIGHT FACE PADS – You get 60 breakout facial pads, Make them part of your daily skincare beauty routine, using one pad twice daily in the morning and evening, Use 2-3 times weekly on sensitive skin

• GENTLE MICELLAR GEL – Nip + Fab Teen Fix Pore Blaster Wash is a day face wash enriched with powerful extracts that softly cleanse, It’s a micellar gel face wash, Ideal for cleansing and sensitive skin
• CLEANSE AND GO SHINE-FREE – Prep your skin for the day so you can go about without any shine, feeling refreshed and energized with this shine-free face wash
• IDEAL FOR ENLARGED PORES – Pore cleansing face wash deeply penetrates the skin to get rid of excess residue, oil and makeup to help reduce the appearance of visible and enlarged pores
• ANTIOXIDANT WASABI EXTRACT – A powerful antioxidant, this face wash is formulated with wasabi extract that helps combat blemishes and reveal smoother, clearer, and fresher looking skin
• POWERFUL DAY FACE WASH – Use this face wash daily every morning on a wet face to provide a deep cleanse and remove all traces of makeup and oil, 145ml

• FORMULATED FOR TEENS/TWEENS: This award-winning face wash has the cleansing power they need, without stripping their delicate skin of essential moisture or upsetting its natural balance. Gentle enough to cleanse an 8 year old’s skin; but effective enough to keep oily skin, blackheads and acne at bay on anyone from 11 to 18. Non-foaming and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.
• COMBATS BLEMISHES AND REMOVES OIL & DIRT: Vitamin-soaked oils, Virgin Coconut and Kukui lift away impurities, leaving skin balanced and soft (never dry or tight!). All-star essential oils like Chamomile, Lavender and Mint refresh, calm inflammation and combat acne-causing bacteria.
• 100% MADE WITH LOVE: These products are formulated to be safe and gentle on tween/teen skin (which is a delicate hybrid of child and hormonal) and are completely free from Parabens, Phthalates, Sulphates, Mineral Oil and many more nasties that can act as endocrine disruptors on young bodies. Cruelty-free, too – never testing on animals.
• POWERFUL, ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS: They use ethically-sourced, high quality, 100% natural actives (not just ‘naturally derived’) and manufacture our products with extraordinary care, to protect the power of the ingredients.
• EASY TO USE: At the beginning and/or end of the day, massage one or two pumps into dry skin for a few minutes, concentrating on the nose, forehead and chin. Wipe off with a warm, damp flannel or muslin cloth. It’s as simple as that! Skin is left clean, hydrated and balanced (no need for a toner or moisturiser!).

• FORMULATED FOR TEENS/TWEENS: This award-winning face wash has the cleansing power they need, without stripping their delicate skin of essential moisture or upsetting its natural balance. Gentle enough to cleanse an 8 year old’s skin; but effective enough to keep oily skin, blackheads and acne at bay on anyone from 11 to 18. Non-foaming and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.
• COMBATS BLEMISHES AND REMOVES OIL & DIRT: Vitamin-soaked oils, Virgin Coconut and Kukui lift away impurities, leaving skin balanced and soft (never dry or tight!). All-star essential oils like Chamomile, Lavender and Mint refresh, calm inflammation and combat acne-causing bacteria.
• 100% MADE WITH LOVE: These products are formulated to be safe and gentle on tween/teen skin (which is a delicate hybrid of child and hormonal) and are completely free from Parabens, Phthalates, Sulphates, Mineral Oil and many more nasties that can act as endocrine disruptors on young bodies. We’re cruelty-free, too – never testing on animals, only on ourselves (and our children!).
• POWERFUL, ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS: They use ethically-sourced, high quality, 100% natural actives (not just ‘naturally derived’) and manufacture our products with extraordinary care, to protect the power of the ingredients.
• EASY TO USE: At the beginning and/or end of the day, massage one or two pumps into dry skin for a few minutes, concentrating on the nose, forehead and chin. Wipe off with a warm, damp flannel or muslin cloth. It’s as simple as that! Skin is left clean, hydrated and balanced (no need for a toner or moisturiser!).

Are there any products you have found useful for teens?

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