Doubts Discussion: Skin Care Routine for Teenage Girl

Hello Poonam Di,
I am Divya from Chennai, 19 years old girl. I have never been into skin care till now but after sometime, decided to take care of my skin. As i am new to skin care routine, I have no idea about getting right products for my skin type. I have oily+dry skin. It would be really helpful if you let me know the products you use right from morning till night. It will be really a big help to this teen girl. Eagerly Waiting for your reply.
Thank you..

Hey Divya,

Thanks for writing in, I would be happy to help you. Its great that you have decided to look after your skin but to start with a skin care routine, you must identify your skin type because there are different products for every skin type.

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As you mentioned you have oily + dry skin, so I am supposing you to have a combination skin but its best to do a skin test to find out your skin type .

Identify your Skin Type:

Wash you face with a gentle face wash before going to bed (at night). Do not apply any cream or moisturizer.
Observe you facial skin next morning
1. If it feels dry and stretchy you have dry skin.
2. If you notice oil around your T zone ( Nose, forehead, chin) while rest of the face is dry you have combination skin.
3. If there is oil on cheeks as well you have oily skin
4. If there no oiliness and you are feeling comfortable you have normal skin type.

So, once you identify your skin, you can choose products based on your skin type.

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The daily skin care routine for you should include the below mentioned products:

Daily Skin Care Routine:

Face wash
Toner
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Night cream – You do not need any serums or anti-ageing products as of now.
Eye cream – This is optional but if you have a dry under eye area, an eye cream can really help to improve the skin under the eyes.

For weekly cleansing:

Get yourself a mild scrub to exfoliate your skin and get rid of dead skin cells
Follow with a DIY homemade face pack or a ready made herbal face pack to tighten the pores and enjoy a clean and fresh skin.

Following this skin care regime with not only rejuvenate your skin but will also make your skin softer and smoother. It will brighten your complexion providing a natural radiance and healthy glow to the skin.

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Hope these Tips on Daily Skincare Routine for Teenage girl helps you to have a clearer and healthy skin.

How soon you started with a proper skincare routine? What is your current skin care routine?

AnshulJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:13 AM - Reply
Those are some amazing tips you gave her, and us!! I actually also only started using serums and anti-ageing products after 21. Great suggestions you gave and I’m sure it’s gonna be very helpful for her xoxo
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:49 PM - Reply
  Yeahh Serum can wait till you are 25.. 🙂
  Thanks a lott Anshul. Glad you liked the tips! 🙂
Shailja@BeABrideEverydayJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:36 AM - Reply
Poo, you have already covered all the essential points. I would like to add that DIY homemade face packs are teenage girl’s best friends. Its better not to start using the chemical laced products from such a young age.
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:00 PM - Reply
  Thanks for your input dear.. Indeed home made face packs always score over chemical ladden ones.. 😛 .. i love them till date over ready made ones.. 😛
RashmiJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM - Reply
THese are some great tips dear!
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:50 PM - Reply
  Thanks rashmi.. 🙂
LiaJanuary 6, 2015 at 1:16 PM - Reply
These tips are going to help other girls like Divya………….
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:51 PM - Reply
  Thanks Lia.. Hope all shall benefit from them! 🙂
purvaJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:33 PM - Reply
this series is going to be so helpful for girls 😀 Great job poo..and some amazing suggestions here 😀
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:14 PM - Reply
  Thanks Purva.. I wish i had this much information during my teenage.. 😉
laksJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Reply
perfect routine for teenage girls. It’s best to stay away from chemicals at this age.
- poonamJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:12 PM - Reply
  When mothers are home to take care of you.. I am sure they can surely indulge in homemade skincare recipes.. 😉
  Thanks for your feedback dear.. 🙂
milyJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM - Reply
i never used any makeup in my teenage except maybe a lip gloss…and only used moisturizer and himalaya neem face pack for skincare…
- poonamJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:39 PM - Reply
  I have been completely unaware of makeup at my age too.. just a gloss and kohl at times and thats it!!
  I used to indulge in homemade face packs and yes Lacto Calamine ! 🙂
anubhutiJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:34 PM - Reply
perfect routine for teenage girls 🙂
- poonamJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:35 PM - Reply
  Thanks Anubhuti.. 🙂
AnshulJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:06 PM - Reply
I agree with you Poo! Sometimes how I wish that i knew such tips when I was a teenager! Haha!! It would have saved so so much of trouble and time, no? 🙁
- poonamJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:41 PM - Reply
  hehhe.. yeah t would been so amazing… I used to wonder whether to start with cleanser or toner.. 😛 and was misguided by those parlous ladies as well.. :-/ but guess that where I learnt that I should know it all! 🙂
MeghanaJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:17 PM - Reply
great skin care tips 🙂
- poonamJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:51 PM - Reply
  Thanks Meghana.. 🙂
Nia Makeup & Beauty HoarderJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:17 PM - Reply
I am 17 and I have the same routine you mentioned ie Facewash,Moisturizer,Sunscreen,Eyecream 🙂 I mostly skip toner and nightcream
One thing that everyone should use religiously regardless of age is definitely sunscreen, I have hyperpigmentation and I apply sunscreen without fail,everyday