My 11 year old daughter is starting to get small blemishes on her face. Can anyone recommend a gentle cleanser for this age?
Try Cetaphil. It's very gentle.
My daughter who is also 11 uses the Velocity cleanser and moisturizer from Mary Kay. It is made for young skin and works really well for her.
I'd answer with Velocity as well. It was specially developed for tweens and teens and is an oil-controlling cleanser and moisturizer. Last I remember, the set costs around $22 and is well worth it!
Cetaphil is very good - I highly recommend it! We are a family of very sensitive skin, and at 35 I'm still getting breakouts! This is the only cleanser I can use. As she gets older, she could use the same cleanser, but add a bit of baking soda to the cleanser to make a scrub. To make the blemishes go away, I would add just a TAD of benzoil peroxide (like Neutrogena On the Spot - but it takes just a smidgen!). But, for JUST cleanser, which may be all she needs, Cetaphil is the way to go. =)
Good luck1
Hi, Lynn. I use Dove and love it! It is so gentle on your skin. I would imagine it would be good for tween/teen skin, too, as it is very mild and moisturizing but not oily.
I also wanted to say it's great that you're looking out for her skin. Our skin is so important and can make a big impact on our self esteem, especially for a young person. I hope you find something soon that works. Best wishes!
Our daughter uses Zap It by Melaleuca. I love the cleaner because it is a natural cleaner which contains salicylic acid and melaleuca oil. Let me know if you would like additional information. Thanks
My 11 year old has been using Neutrogena Acne Face Wash ... I make sure she washes in the morning and in the evening. Also, make sure she is taking vitamins, and drinking plenty of water! Hope this helps!
Mary Kay - Velocity I think is what it is called, my rep is Kerrie Ribble 940-452-0554
I just bought my daughter the Dove (wand?) I'm not sure what is called but it is white battery operated handle and you buy the pads separately. It's about 10.00. She loves it, it cleans great and is very gentle. I use it to but I buy the exfoliating pads for mine!
My family uses Phisoderm for sensitive skin its great for acne and blemishes. My 14 yr old son and 11 yr old daughter and I use it. I really love phisoderm they have a baby one though its hard to find I used it on the kids when they were young. They would get small bumps on their cheeks from all the kissing from visitors and phisoderm cleaned up their cheeks well and noticibly on the first wash.
My 14 yr old uses Clinique. When a blemish occurs she uses the acne wash, other than that, she uses the mild soap along with Clinique moisturizers as well. I also make sure she uses Clinique make-up.
We are firm believers in Clinique. I have used it since I was a teen (a LONG time ago..I am now 48 and I pass easily for early to mid 30's).
We also go to Dr. Allen Menter, www.texasderm.com (Highly recommended and great Dr.) We both go about once a year as a proactive approach.
His recommended products are Clinique, Cetaphil, Phisoderm, Purpose. Always use moisturizer. My daughter likes the gel by Clinique. I use the Repairwear Series by Clinique.
Best wishes!
All natural and gentle:
I remember using Mary Kay face cleaner at this age all of the time. Probably used Mary Kay until I was in my twenties and had great skin. Not sure if it was the Mary Kay or genetics. Good luck!
Phisoderm
Hi, Lynn! Velocity (Mary Kay) is very affordable for teens -and I have both boys and girls using it. Some who start this product before this stage in life never have the breakouts at all, which is great. It's very sensitive, has a light, clean citrus scent and is a cleanser, toner and mask all in one product. It absorbs excess oil during the day which is what causes these breakouts. It retails for $10 for the cleanser and $12 for the moisturizer and lasts 3 months, which is great for 4 products! 25 cents a day. I offer free shipping and 20% off your first order. Good luck and God Bless! :) PS. All products are 100% returnable for a full refund so if after two weeks you are not happy with it for any reason, just return them, get your money back and try something else - you're not out a penny and have nothing to lose...especially if it WORKS! If I can be of assistance, you can reach me via Momsource or on my 24 hr website at www.marykay.com/tpreston. (I carry the same type of 3-in-1 product with amazing anti aging ingredients for us older ladies. It's fabulous)! Have a great day!
Well at that age she is getting oily so something oil free that will cleanse but close the pores back up like a toner. You can buy them seperately or get a 2 in 1 item. I sell Avon so if you would like to check out our products they are the walmart of beauty supplies so you can always find a good deal for some great products. I have 2 boys that are 12 and 14 and they have been using the Clearskin line. One uses the cleansing pads with a scrub with toner in it. my oldest just likes to use the cleansing pads and refuses to put on a toner so he dries out his skin a lot but one of these days he will listen lol. Good luck! I live in Granbury and if you live close by I can always come over and show you some products. 817-579-7001
Cetaphil is about as gentle as you can get but it's kind of expensive - make sure she is drinking plenty of water every day and is washing her face both morning and evening (regardless of what cleanser she/you choose). Also, might want to check her caffeine intake - sometimes that can cause problems as well.
Try Clinique. It is very gentle. It is a little expensive, but it lasts a long time. It is never too early to start good skin care.
Good luck
CETAPHIL, 100%! When I got pregnant I had to stop using my Proactive and Cetaphil was suggested. I can't tell you how happy I am with it. Both my pre-teen daughters now use it as well and it's perfect, very gentle. I've tried every anti-acne wash and even sold some of it myself. Don't waste your money! Buy a bar of Cetaphil for your daughter and one for yourself.