Skin care routine for my 16 year old daughter

[Samsarbel19]

Hi there

My 16 year old daughter is suffering with acne at the moment. She been prescribed lymecycline, epiduo gel and dermal lotion to moisturise. However could anyone recommend a good face wash for her to use? Also any other advice for this skincare routine.

Many thanks

[MissCandyGirl]

Boots or Superdrug are the best shops to look for acne treatment skincare products. BUT your daughter does not want to strip her skin: her face will still need to be washed, but avoid skin-stripping products because they'll make her skin sore and painful. In fact, stripping the skin can worsen acne. Even acne-prone skin needs gentle skincare products.

I'd give one or two brands a try and see how your daughter gets on. It is good that she has received treatment from her doctor. I do realize how upsetting acne can be for a teenager. But your daughter is not alone: acne is far more common than she may realize. She need not feel like a freak. It's an unpleasant skin condition to have, but - again - she is not alone with it.

[advhccenter]

It goes a bit like this: a balm or oil cleanser (1), a foaming cleanser (2), an exfoliant (3), a toner (4), an essence (5), an ampoule or serum (6), a sheet mask (7), an eye cream (8), a moisturizer (9), and then either a thicker night cream or sleeping mask or an SPF (10)