TEEN SKINCARE 101

Your skin is more than just the first thing people see – it’s a reflection of you, as well as your body’s defense against germs and the environment.

Treating your skin right should be part of your daily routine. Keeping it healthy and looking great gives you more confidence and allows the true you to shine through.

To help get and keep your skin looking its best, make the steps below part of your daily skincare routine. You can also take our Skincare Analysis Quiz and get tips and advice on a skincare regimen that’s right for you.

Steps to Look Your Best

Wash – Use a gentle cleanser morning and evening. Washing too frequently or with a harsh cleanser can over-dry or irritate your skin, possibly making your acne worse.
Dry – Gently pat skin dry with a soft cloth. Don’t scrub your skin dry or you could irritate your skin.
Moisturize – Use a non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) moisturizer while your skin is still a little damp to lock-in moisture.
Protect – Use sunscreen every day, year-round, to combat the damaging effects of the sun. Multi-task your moisturizer: Look for formulas that include sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection.
Hands Off – Never squeeze or pick at your pimples, since that will only contribute to infection, inflammation and scarring.

Pick Products Wisely

Choose makeup, moisturizers and sunscreens labeled “non-comedogenic.” They are specially formulated not to irritate skin or clog pores. These types of cleansers and moisturizers are gentle enough for daily use. We recommend Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser.

Diet

What you eat won’t cause acne (even chocolate and French fries), but a balanced diet is beneficial for your overall health.

Stress

Stress doesn’t directly cause acne, but it can cause fluctuations in your hormones, which can cause skin to produce more oil, which can lead to clogged pores and blemishes. Try to minimize stress and take time for yourself. Get enough sleep, and try exercise and relaxation techniques.

Know Yourself

Everyone’s skin is different, so take time to assess your own skin so you can treat it just right. Try our Skin Analysis for personalized skincare tips.

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Important Safety Information
During treatment with Differin^® 0.1% dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus can occur. These side effects differ in frequency depending on the formulation used of Differin^® 0.1% (cream vs. gel). During treatment with Differin^® Gel 0.3% signs of cutaneous irritation like redness, scaling, dryness and/or stinging/burning may occur, but should be mild or moderate, occur early in treatment and decrease thereafter. Other side effects that may occur from using Differin^® Gel 0.3% include skin discomfort, pruritus and sunburn.

Concomitant use of potentially irritating products or overexposure to sunlight or sunlamps, extreme wind or cold, may increase the potential for irritation from both product concentrations. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088

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