Toiletries for boy early teens

Sunny Dayz

The young lad is 12 and has a few spots on his face. I would like to get him into a good skincare routine while he's young and before his skin gets too bad with teenage hormones.


At the moment he is using a Clean & Clear foaming wash. I haven't noticed this making any difference to his skin.
http://www.boots.ie/clean-and-clear-advantage-clear-and-soothe-foaming-wash-10160046
He has few spots on his temples and his forehead and around his nose. But he has dryness and eczema around his eyebrows.


When I was growing up skincare for teens and spots was limited to Clearasil and Biactol. I remember Clearsil used to strip my skin, leaving it very tight and dull.


I'd like to get products which will clear up spots but not destroy his skin, and what sort of skincare routine should a boy in his early teens be following.

Redpunto

La roche posay effaclar range - they have cleanser, toner, moisturiser and a spot cream (effaclar duo), not terribly cheap (€14/15 each) but can get deals on them in Boots. Good at keeping the skin clear without stripping and drying it out

freshpopcorn

I think used this a few years ago and I found it good!



http://www.boots.ie/boots-tea-tree-and-witch-hazel-foaming-face-wash-150ml-10125605

wendydoll

Agree with Redpunto: La Roche Posay 3 step anti blemish kit.

You can pick up the kit for under €30 if you shop around.

sullivk

I use the la roche posay effaclar myself and find it great but it's not cheap and can be very drying on the skin. My own 14 year old son has teenage pimples but he is too lazy/busy/not bothered to use the face washes etc. So I get him the boots own brand tea tree/witch hazel exfoliating pads and night treatment gel... minimal effort required on his part!