Skincare Essentials for Schoolchildren

Dream - Carrying out skincare to achieve healthy and fresh-looking skin seems to be a must for everyone.

Even not only for adults and the elderly, for you who are still teenagers and sitting in school, it's a good idea to start looking at a skincare routine to have healthy skin as you age.

Besides having face-to-face learning activities, schoolchildren also have various other activities. Such as extracurricular activities and attending tutoring classes, which increase mobility.

It is not uncommon that when you come home from school or tutoring, your facial skin will feel dirty due to dust and pollution.

Unstable Hormones

If dirty skin is not quickly addressed by cleaning it, don't be surprised if you can see various facial skin problems such as acne, oily skin, dryness, or uneven skin tone.

In addition, during the teenage years, which are usually experiencing puberty, unstable hormones can make acne appear more easily.

To avoid these things, here are some skincare products that schoolchildren must have in order to maintain healthy skin:

Cleansing Tissues

The first is cleansing tissues, you can get this product in the form of wet tissues that already contain micellar water or other cleansing liquid.

You can clean your face with cleansing tissues when you come home from school to remove remaining powder, sunscreen, dirt, and pollution that stick to your face. 

Micellar Water

To ensure perfectly clean skin, you can also do double cleansing using a cotton pad dampened with micellar water to remove dust and pollution and make the skin cleaner. 

Moisturizer

You can use moisturizer in the morning and evening to keep your skin hydrated. Choose a lightweight moisturizer that doesn't irritate the skin.

Hydrating Toner

Using a toner that has the ability to hydrate the skin can help maintain hydration. Choose a toner that contains hyaluronic acid to maintain hydration in the skin. 

Sunscreen

When at school, you will be exposed to sunlight that can damage the skin. So, it's important to always use sunscreen in the morning before school, and re-apply if necessary. 

Acne Stickers

Acne is a common problem experienced by teenagers due to unstable hormones. Therefore, you should prepare acne stickers to cover inflamed pimples. 

Usually, these stickers have the same color as the skin.

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Best Ways to Strengthen the Skin's Protective Barrier

Dream - One of the factors that determine healthy skin is the strength of the protective layer that serves as a shield from pollution, UV rays, dust, and various dirt that can stick anytime and anywhere.

To obtain a strong skin protective layer, you certainly need regular care. No hard work is in vain, my friend Dream.

While consulting with a doctor or beauty expert, you can also do facial skin care at home in several easy ways.

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You can do these methods at home during skincare time. Who would refuse to have healthy facial skin?

Hydration

Hydration is important in strengthening the skin's protective layer. If your skin's protective layer is weak, your skin will feel more sensitive, dry, and rough.

Therefore, you need to apply moisturizer in the morning and evening and regularly consume mineral water to help hydrate the skin.

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Use Products in Moderation

Currently, there are many facial care products that contain active ingredients. However, you need to pay attention to using skincare products according to your skin condition.

For example, exfoliating with AHA and BHA every day can actually damage the protective layer of your skin.

Sunscreen

Using sunscreen is a must-do every day. Not only does it protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, but sunscreen also functions to protect and strengthen your skin barrier.

Balancing pH

A special trick to have a strong skin protective layer is to balance the pH (potential of hydrogen).

The balanced pH is around 5.5. If your skin's pH is too high or too low, it can cause irritation, sensitivity, and damage to the skin.

To do this, you can use a gentle facial cleanser that suits your skin type. After that, you can use a toner that helps neutralize the base exposure on your facial skin so that the pH level can be balanced again.

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