Teens really are quite amazing, considering they’re dealing with the pressures of school, sports, friends, navigating the new dating world and handling their jobs and at-home responsibilities. And in the middle of all of this action and anxiety is one of the greatest stressors of all: teen skin issues. If your teen is dealing with acne, he or she has to face every day wishing for a different, better, flawless face, and perhaps shrinking away from his or her full potential.

Skin Condition: Acne

As teens grow, their bodies and hormones change. When hormone levels rise, teens’ skin can react in a number of ways. It might be the start of the occasional pimple popping up here and there, or it might be far more than a breakout, with the chronic condition acne generating teen acne, with all of its whiteheads, blackheads and pus-filled bumps, far from the smooth, flawless face teens want. Teens’ cheeks and forehead are the most common spots for teen acne, but the jawline is also a top spot for teen acne to occur.

Using a complete system like YELLE’s Fresh Start Collection helps set a routine standard for your teen and gives them the healthy balance with proper ingredients to avoid acne outbreaks. 

Skin Condition: Oily Skin

When a teen’s skin reacts to hormones, one of the possible results is having skin that is too oily. This may or may not result in pimples or teen acne, but either way, teens don’t want an ultra-shiny face.

Visit with your dermatologist for an assessment of your teen’s oily skin condition, and to explore treatments for oily skin. Having a sound understanding of what your teen’s skin is doing gives you the basis for what products you should be using. If your teen does have acne, our mattifying mask is perfect for combatting an excess of oils to keep the dreaded shiny face at bay. Be sure to advise your child not to over-wash his or her face, thinking it will clear away all the oils. The skin needs some protective oils, and over-stripping them will do more harm than good.

Skin Condition: Eczema 

While eczema is completely a ‘gut health’ issue, it makes it’s appearances in many areas that causes additional irritants. Eczema appears as patches of dry, scaly, red skin. For many teens, it can show up in the most irritating areas. Does your teen play sports? When their skin is aggravated by sporting equipment, eczema can occur on knees or ankles where sports gear rubs them a lot during a game and practices.

Talk to your dermatologist about treatments for eczema in teens, and also consider speaking to a nutritionist about a healthy alternative to keep flare ups away. Using gentle ingredients is the safest way to treat Eczema prone skin, and that’s a good thing because our entire Fresh Start collection is completely gentle and plant-based.

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Now that 2021 has finally come to a close, it’s time to embrace the new year and the opportunities it has in store. If you find yourself realizing there’s a lot you’d like to change in 2022, you’re not alone. Before you start making resolutions left and right, however, take a moment to reflect on the past year and think practically about the year ahead.

The good news is there’s never been a better time to focus on yourself (in a healthy way, of course). That’s right – we’re talking about self-care! Rather than making a resolution to hit the gym three times a week or to be more outgoing in your social life, resolve to start taking better care of your skin. There are plenty of simple changes you can make to your beauty regimen that will make a big difference in the new year and for years to come.

Here are the 10 skincare resolutions you should make in 2022.

• Commit to daily cleansing. ... 

If you make no other resolutions this year, commit to daily cleansing. Washing your face should be a non-negotiable step in any skincare routine and it is a simple step that can make a world of difference. Vow to cleanse twice a daily (morning and evening) before you put your makeup on for the day and before you head to bed. Your cleanser should be appropriate for your skin type and skin conditions to make sure you start your day on the right foot and to prepare your skin to properly absorb your nighttime products. Our “Millk and Honey” cleansers come in each collection: Awakening, Fresh Start for Teens and Brave collection for men.

• Wash your pillowcases every few days. …

When you lay your head down to rest at the end of the day, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the cleanliness of your pillowcase. The truth is your pillowcase can harbor bacteria, not to mention the fact that it collects oil, dirt, and sweat while you sleep. Sleeping on a dirty pillowcase can worsen existing skin concerns or trigger new ones, so replace your pillowcase every two to three days. Stock up so you have extras – you don’t want to have to do laundry three times a week! 

• Make moisturizing a priority. ... 

Though cleansing is the most important step in any skincare routine, moisturizing probably comes second. Keeping your skin hydrated is the key to ensuring that it looks and feels its best. When your skin is properly hydrated, you’ll have fewer issues with excess oil and breakouts, not to mention the visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Depending on your skin type, you may want to consider using a different moisturizer in the morning and at night. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of plant based ingredients for a boost in moisture you should check out our YELLE Skincare 4 Piece Complete System.

• Keep your cell phone clean. ... 

You use your hands constantly throughout the day and any germs you come into contact with can be transferred to other surfaces you touch – like your cell phone. Keeping your hands clean is essential, but you may also want to take the additional step of wiping down your cell phone periodically to kill germs. Not only can you transfer germs from your hands to your phone and back again but holding the phone up to your ear could transfer bacteria to your face. That’s a recipe for breakouts!

• Regularly wash your makeup brushes.

Just as important as keeping your face clean is keeping clean the tools you use. Makeup brushes can accumulate bacteria over time and that bacteria can be transferred to your skin during use. Not only are there bacteria to worry about, but your brushes can accumulate dead skin cells and oil which can clog your pores, increasing your risk of breakouts. Plus, clean brushes apply makeup more efficiently than dirty ones.

The skin under your beard can get brittle and dry. Here's the best way to exfoliate, cleanse, and moisturize to keep beard dandruff at bay. 

Some of the biggest, most enticing beards out there are harboring a deep, dark secret: beard dandruff. The skin beneath that impressive mane is often malnourished, having been deprived from moisture for a really, really long time. So, while the beard glistens, the dry skin beneath flecks and flakes … and at YELLE Skincare we care about skin, first, everything else after. 

For all of our fly bearded fellas, a simple adjustment to your regular regimen will do the trick. The following three steps, done weekly, will banish any existing dandruff, while strengthening the skin to prevent further flakeage.

Use A Beard Brush While You Exfoliate.

Usually, exfoliating is the second step in a skincare regimen. However, when it comes to the skin beneath your beard, it’s logistically easier to exfoliate the beard area first—before cleansing, and before you step in the shower. 

Pairing our Brave Collection No More Grit Scrub with your favorite beard brush is a great way to gently remove dead, flaking skin. Simply brush the No More Grit Scrub through your beard and alone your skin line to loosen dead skin cells before cleansing and hoping in the shower. 

Always shower after brushing. 

Wash your beard properly.

It’s much easier said than done, but a lot of guys don’t even realize that they are washing their beard wrong in the first place. When you use your facial soap, you should actually scrub your fingers back and forth, rubbing your chin area to ensure that you are cleansing the area properly. Firm continuous strokes using our Brave Collection Milk and Honey Cleanser will do the trick in ensuring that you’re cleansing your skin after exfoliating properly. It may be easier to do this in the shower, like you are washing your hair. 

Moisturize before you add a beard oil. 

We know, it’s easy to forget about the skin underneath your beard, but the best way to ensure that you’re taking care of your skin is to moisturize before you use a beard oil. Beard oil is essentially a hair oil and it only treats hair follicles. Using our Brave Collection daily moisturizer actually ensures that you’re treating and taking care of your skin first before the hair. Remember if the skin is healthy and balanced, the hair growing from it will be as well.

So you see, the skin underneath those scrumptious beards matter too! Make sure you’re taking care of your skin so that your beard can remain healthy and luxurious. 

If you’ve come into your teen’s room lately and found them obsessing over their skin in front of the mirror, you may be tempted to look at the situation as just one more drama-filled teen moment. However, teens may actually be tempted to hide serious skin health issues out of embarrassment, so it’s important that as a parent you keep an eye on changes in teens’ skin health. Let’s dive into the most common teen skin conditions, and some treatment options.

By far the most common teens skin condition, Acne is a highly treatable skin condition that can be managed well in partnership with your dermatologist. Acne occurs when the pores in the skin become clogged. During the pubescent years, larger amounts of sebum, the oil that keeps skin moisturized, is produced. This production causes pores to clog, trapping numerous dead skin cells that stick together within the pores. This creates pimples. Anyone can develop pimples, especially during the teen years when the high production of sebum oil is common. The result is redness, swelling, and inflammation that goes deep into the skin, causing acne cysts and nodules.

Creating a consistent skincare routine will do the trick in stabilizing your teen’s overly stressed skin. The key to the results you want is persistence and quality products. That’s why our teen line, Fresh Start is a simple complete system that will make your teen’s routine down to a t. 

After Acne, the second most common skin condition is Eczema. 

Eczema is actually extremely common, especially in melanin-rich skin. It simply means rashes, itching, swelling, and irritation of the skin. It may also be referred to as dermatitis. It most commonly occurs on the face, inside the elbows and knees, and on the hands or feet. Even though the condition is usually very itchy, scratching can spread the condition and lead to more inflammation, so it should be avoided as much as possible. There’s no one cause of eczema and it may be influenced by both genetics and environment. Teens with eczema and atopic dermatitis can experience shame, thinking that they may spread their skin condition to others, so it’s important for them to understand their condition is not contagious. Eczema is actually most common in infants and children, and it can often improve with age and even go away. Teens and adults of all ages may also struggle with eczema, and they are at greater risk if they experienced the condition as children.

Because eczema is worsened by irritation, using simple ingredient products like Fresh Start collection is best. YELLE’s plant-based skincare system is will sooth even the most sensitive skin with it’s quality ingredient list. 

Created with aloe, and vitamin E, Fresh Start collection has exactly what’s needed to calm the skin and nourish it back to a healthy state. 

The third most common skin condition is SunBurn. 

We know, most people think people of color don’t experience sunburn … but we do and it’s pretty painful to endure.

Sunburn is a burn that occurs due to overexposure to sunlight. Any patient can experience a sunburn, but teens may be at higher risk if they participate in outdoor athletic events and fail to apply sunscreen. Daily application of sunblock can help reduce the risk for and severity of sunburn in people of all ages. Since sunburn is one of the leading causes of many skin conditions, including cancers, protecting skin from sun damage at all ages is important.

Teens often feel embarrassed, and they won’t say anything about their skin problems. Make sure you’re paying attention and encourage teens to get help with these conditions when they need it. 

How do you prep your skin for Fall? With these 3 steps of course. If you’re not careful, with the chilly weather comes chapped lips, dry and itchy skin, and a dull complexion. Thankfully, with some natural products, TLC, and these three steps, you can stay glowing all season long.

Exfoliate 2 - 3x per week

With the drier weather and inevitably drier skin, you have to stay on top of the buildup of dead skin. Too much dead skin cells is a pore-clogging catastrophe! Exfoliation will take care of that for sure. That said, you don’t want to exfoliate too much. Too much exfoliation and your skin will be as dry as a piece of toast!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

No matter the time of year, hydration is key. If you don’t know the rule by now, they say to determine the amount of water you should be drinking in a day, you take your body weight in pounds, and divide it in half. That number in ounces is the amount you should be drinking! Better hydration is the key to glowing skin all year round!

When the air gets extra dry, especially in late fall-early winter, we definitely recommend having a humidifier at home. It’s a game changer when it comes to staying healthy and hydrated!

Add a serum to your skincare routine.

Trust me, you need as much moisture as possible around this time of year. Adding Yelle’s Awakening Serum will indeed add on the much needed moisture that your skin will lack as the temperatures drop. 

There you have it, sis! The top three things you should do to prep your skin for fall. Did you learn something new today? Or maybe you have some tips and tricks of your own? Are you still questioning where to start with your skin care journey? Then you need to head over to our sight to take our Skin Quiz, now!