Skin Care Routine for 10 Year Olds
I’m a dermatologist in Miami and I treat many 10 year old girls and boys that need a good skin care routine. The advice on Tik Tok about skin care routines for young people is really bad and can actually hurt your skin. Taking care of skin is super important at every age. The sooner your child starts on the right skin care, the better your skin will be. The skin care routines do not need to be complicated or expensive. There are many affordable options. Ten years old is not too early to begin a good daily regimen. Everyone’s skin is different, and knowing which of the 16 skin types your child is can help you motivate your kids to get good skin care habits early.. Here’s a simple guide to help ten year olds find their skin type and learn how to take care of skin properly. Chances are they are watching Tik Tok and getting all kids of uneducated advice. I hope this helps them resist crazy beauty trends.
Not All 10 Year Olds Have The Same Skin Type
First things first: not everyone has the same kind of skin. Your skin can be oily, dry, or something else. To know what kind of skin you have, you can take our skin type quiz. It asks about your daily habits and helps us decide what kind of protective skin care you need. If you play outside sports, you may need some extra protection like antioxidants to protect your skin.
How to Tell Your Skin Type
The best way to find your skin type is to take our quiz. Once you take the quiz you will get educational material in emails and you will be able to shop for skin care using your skin type octagon. So take the quiz for the best advice but here are some ways to know your skin type.
10 Year Olds with Oily Skin
There are 8 Baumann Skin Type with oily skin. You are most likely one of the following:
Baumann Skin Type 5: OSPT – acne or facial redness and dark spots from pimples
Baumann Skin Type 6:OSNT- acne or facial redness
Baumann Skin Type 10: ORNT- oily skin with no other problems
Oily Skin Problems
If you have oily skin, your biggest issue is clogged pores. These are signs that you have oily skin:
Your face feels shiny and greasy all the time.
You need to wash your face in the middle of the day because it feels dirty.
Clogged pores (called comedones)
Large pores on nose and in T-zone
Oily Skin Care for 10 Year Olds
Morning Routine:
Cleanser : Use a gentle foaming cleanser to wash the face.
Moisturizer : Choose a light, oil-free moisturizer or hydrating toner to keep skin hydrated without making it greasy.
Sunscreen : Always apply sunscreen during the day to protect skin from the sun.
Evening Routine:
Cleanser : Use a gentle foaming cleanser to wash your face to remove oil, sunscreen, and pollutants that can clog pores.
Moisturizer : Choose a light, oil-free moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated without making it greasy.
10 Year Olds with Dry Skin
There are 8 Baumann Skin Type with oily skin. Your child is most likely one of the following:
Baumann Skin Type 1: DSPT – dry skin, acne or facial redness and dark spots from pimples
Baumann Skin Type 2:DSNT- dry skin and acne or facial redness
Baumann Skin Type 14: DRNT- dryskin with no other problems
Dry Skin Problems
Dry skin types can get irritated and dry from detergents in foaming cleansers. Creamy cleansers are better for young people with dry skin. Dove soap is a good soap for dry skin types to use.
Most moisturizers that are talked about on Tik Tok and social media are hyaluronic acid serum and toners. These are not hydrating enough for dry skin types. Dry skin has an impaired skin barrier so it needs a barrier repair moisturizer like Zerafite Barrier Repair.
Dry Skin Routine for 10 Year Olds
Morning Routine:
Cleanser : Use a creamy or milk cleanser to wash your face. You ca skip washing your face in the am if it is clean from the night before (or only has moisturizer on it).
Moisturizer : Choose a creamy barrier repair moisturizer moisturizer to help repair the barrier. This will prevent water from evaporating off the skin and will help prevent irritants and allergens from entering the skin.
Sunscreen : Always apply sunscreen during the day to protect skin from the sun. I recommend a mineral sunscreen. You can choose tinted or untinted.
Evening Routine:
Cleanser : Use a nonfoaming creamy cleanser to wash the face every night. This is important to remove pollution, sweat, sunscreen, and oils from the skin.
Moisturizer : Choose a creamy barrier repair moisturizer. You can use the same one as the am.
10 Year Olds with Acne-Prone Skin
Ten year olds are usually too young to be showing any type of hormonal acne. That usually begins around age 13. So if you are seeing clogged pores on the face or hairline rule out these causes:
Hormones in milk (choose organic instead)
Comedogenic hair products (Wash face after rinsing hair or get products without comedogenic ingredients.
Not washing face at night
Using the wrong moisturizer
Over exfoliating (10 year old do not need to exfoliate!)
Conclusion
Your 10 year old may be tempted to try toners, exfoliators, retinols and masks that they hear about on social media. But at their age- less is more. Follow this guide for the right skin care for young girls and boys. The goal of skin care at this age is to wash the face every night and wear a SPF on the face every day. It does not need to be complicated or expensive. Thanks for reading this blog about skin care for 10 year olds! As a gift, please accept 20% off your next order with the discount code STSBlog20 at checkout
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.