Follow this skin care regime for teenage skin each day so your skin always looks and feels its best.

Morning skin care routine 

Step 1. Cleanse

A teenager’s most important skincare step for clear skin is cleansing. 

Cleanse by lathering up with a gentle cleanser.

This is a better choice than ordinary soap, as it won’t strip away moisture from your skin, but will remove grime, dirt and oil. Massage gently over damp skin with fingertips including hairline and under jawline. 

Step 2. Rinse 

Thoroughly rinse all traces of cleanser from your face and neck, whilst face is wet apply your exfoliant.

Step 3. Exfoliate

It’s really important to “keep skin exfoliated” due to the hormonal surges that are occurring and leading to blocked pores. 

Exfoliating your skin will help your skin care products work properly. As a general rule of thumb, the oilier your skin, the more often you can exfoliate, but do not exfoliate more than 3 times a week.

Apply your exfoliant over a wet face gently slough away dry, flaky skin. Rinse and pat dry.

Step 4. Toner 

Using a toner is another key step to a good skin care routine.

Toner helps to rebalance the pH levels of your skin, which in turn helps manage oil production.

A good toner will also help remove any lingering makeup residue from hidden places such as your jawline and in your hairline.

Tone your skin by soaking a cotton round soaked with witch hazel and sweep it over your skin to refresh it. Continue “sweeping” until the cotton pad comes up clean.

Step 5. Sunscreen

It is important to use a Sunscreen even on cloudy days.

Apply a sunscreen with a SPF+50 factor onto your face, neck, backs of your hands and your decolletage area (right down to your nipple line). 

Wait 5 minutes before continuing with the next step.

Step 6. Moisturiser

Even oily skin requires a moisturiser to help seal water into the top layers to keep skin soft and supple. Choose a light, watery fluid and don’t load the skin down with a heavy cream.

Allow your moisturiser to penetrate the skins surface and after a few minutes press a clean tissue over your face to absorb the excess, this will prevent a shiny complexion.

Wait 5 minutes before continuing with the next step.

Step 7. Make-up Application

Once your moisturiser has dried go ahead with your makeup application. 

Here are 10 helpful tips to help keep your stress from showing up on your face.

1. Remove your Makeup 

Even though you are tired, never neglect your skin, no matter how tired, unwell or stressed you feel, always make sure you remove all traces of make-up before you go to bed.

2. Get regular exercise

Even a walk around the block will help.

Exercise is good for your skin because it increases blood flow and nourishes skin cells by providing oxygen.

3. Exfoliate regularly

Regular exfoliating equals silky smooth skin.

Exfoliating removes all dry/dead skin cells on the surface of your skin and is one of the most important steps in a good skincare routine.

By spending 5 extra minutes in the shower, twice a week, will help you to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

4. Nurture your skin

Draw a bath and put on a face mask… even if you only have 20 minutes once a week. Using regular face masks will provide your skin numerous beauty benefits. Facemasks are the perfect skin care treatment to help your with your skin care concerns.

5. Have regular Facials

Treat yourself and your skin to regular facials, no matter how busy you are, your skin needs a regular routine.

Your beauty therapist will be able to help correct any problems your skin might be showing during routine facials.

6. Eat well

It is important to practice good eating habits as your diet does affect your complexion. If you eat a poor diet… your skin will definitely suffer.

7. Eat Brazil nuts daily

Eat more Brazil nuts.

Studies suggest that a selenium-rich diet can help to protect against skin cancer, sun damage and age spots as well as reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and help Thyroid function.

In fact, 5-6 Brazil nuts a day will provide your recommended daily allowance of selenium.

8. Drink Green Tea

If you’re going to take up one new habit this year, make it green tea.

It not only hydrates like water, but it’s loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body.

Drinking green tea helps fight skin cancer by promoting DNA repair. One of my favourite green teas is T2 Green Rose.

9. Get plenty of sleep

Seven to eight hours each night is ideal.

Even though you have lots to do don’t rob your sleep time… during sleep your body boosts blood flow to the skin while you snooze, which means you will wake to a healthy glow.

10. Drink H2O

Drink plenty of water.

During stressful times you might crave wine, soft drink or even caffeine but drink water it’s your skin’s best friend.

Skin experts believe that most skin damage can be prevented with some special care.

If you want to know ways to beat wrinkles and reduce the appearance of fine lines read on.

1. Sun Protection

The single biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. 

You should use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF50 every day because of the ageing effects of the sun are as prevalent during the winter months as in the summer. 

This will help prevent your skin from ageing prematurely, and will guard against sunburn.

2. Stop smoking

Cigarette smoke speeds up the ageing process as it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the regeneration of new cells. 

It can give the skin a grey, sluggish look, and cause fine lines around the mouth because heavy smokers are constantly pursing their lips to draw on a cigarette. 

Your eyes aren’t just a window to the soul; they can also be a tell-tale sign of ageing. 

Here are 10 easy ways to help age-proof your eyes.

Tip #1 Eat an Iron-Rich Diet

An iron deficiency could be the reason for your under-eye bags and dark circles. 

Make them disappear by incorporating iron-rich foods like spinach, kidney beans and dark chocolate into your diet.

Tip #2. Use Eye Primer

When you put makeup directly on to your eyelids it will settle into wrinkles and crevices making them look more prominent. 

An eye primer will help fill in these creases, allowing for smooth, long-lasting application.

Tip #3 Don’t Overpluck Your Brows

The overplucked skinny eyebrow fad doesn’t suit any face shape and it actually ages women.

When you’re over 40, over-tweezing your brows will make you look like you’re losing brow hair – a classic sign of ageing. 

If your brows are ‘barely there’ consider having your brows professionally shaped and sculptured with brow henna, or if you have brows that just need a little colour, consider having them professionally tinted.

Tip #4 Moisturise Eye Area

Dry skin can lead to cracks, wrinkles and bags, so moisturising your eye area is essential for youthful-looking eyes.

If you’re struggling with puffiness, opt for a gel eye serum or a Calendula eye balm. 

If you want to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, reach for a night-time retinol cream.

Whatever products you use in the morning, make sure they include healing Vitamin E and SPF for extra protection from our suns rays.

Tip #5 Eliminate Salt

Eating too many salty foods can lead to water retention in the eyes.

To prevent puffiness, consume no more than 2300 mg or about one teaspoon of salt a day.

Tip #6 Sweet Potato Eye Pads

If you’re looking for a spa-grade eye pad, reach for sweet potatoes over cucumbers!

Sweet potatoes are dense and have anti-inflammatory properties that can decrease puffiness. 

Cut into one-inch slices and place on eyes for 10 minutes in the morning to reduce darkness and puffiness.

Tip #7 Ace Your Eyeliner Application

Women tend to wear dark eyeliner on the top and bottom lash line, drawing attention to crow’s feet and making dark circles look darker. 

For a more youthful look, use a dark colour along the top lash line and line the bottom lash line with a soft taupe eyeshadow thoroughly blended.

Highlighting shadow on the crease will also help to brighten your look.

Tip #8 Eat Brussels Sprouts

Protect your vision and prevent the development of unsightly cataracts by eating Brussels sprouts and Olive Oil.

This dynamic duo is an anti-aging powerhouse.

Lutein, a nutrient found in Brussels sprouts, can lower the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

The healthy fats in Olive Oil help your body absorb this essential nutrient.

Tip #9 Relax With Green Tea

Fight undereye bags with tea bags!

Resting cold green tea pouches will help reduce the appearance of puffiness.

The combination of a cool compress with the tannins in the tea may help constrict the blood vessels and reduce swelling plus the Caffeine in the tea also helps to reduce swelling.

Tip #10 Lighten Dark Circles

Don’t waste your money on self-proclaimed miracle products for under-eye circles.

No solution has ever been scientifically proven to diminish the appearance of dark circles. 

If you want to lighten your under-eyes, concealer is the way to go. Choose a creamy concealer with yellow undertones, the yellow will help neutralize the purple hues.

Sensitive skin is usually quite fine in texture with a tendency to be rosier than normal. It is easily irritated by products and external factors. It is also prone to redness and may have fine broken veins across the cheeks and nose.

Follow this skin care regime daily so your skin will look and feel its best.

Morning skin care routine for Sensitive Skin

Step 1. Cleanse 

When cleansing your skin it is advisable not to use facial washes and soaps, as these are likely to strip your skin of oil and moisture which can increase its sensitivity even more. Instead choose a hypo-allergenic cleansing lotion.

Step 2. Rinse 

Rinse all traces of cleanser from your face and neck with warm water. Then pat your face dry taking care not to rub your skin as this may cause irritation.

Step 3. Exfoliate (recommend once a week)

Step 4. Toner 

Balance your skin’s moisture with a rosewater toner.

Avoiding the delicate eye area as this can become more prone to dryness.

Step 5. Sunscreen

It is important to use a Sunscreen even on cloudy days.

Apply a sunscreen with a SPF+50 factor onto your face, neck, backs of your hands and your decolletage area (right down to your nipple line). 

Allow the sunscreen to soak in before continuing with the next step.

Step 6. Eye cream (optional)

Eye cream moisturises he skin around your eyes.

Gently patting a pea-size amount of cream on the undereye area with your ring finger, (which applies the least pressure). 

Start below the inner corners of eyes and move out toward your temples using a gentle tapping motion, apply along cheek and brow bone. 

Step 7. Moisturiser

If your skin is feeling a little sensitive it is vital to keep your skin moisturised to keep it strong and supple and provide a barrier against irritants that can lead to sensitivity.

Dryness can make sensitive skin more uncomfortable, so it is a good idea to choose an organic moisturiser. 

Apply moisturiser formula to the back of your hand and from there apply a dot to your forehead, nose, each cheek, chin, neck and decolletage, using light upward strokes to massage it in.

Step 8. Makeup Application

Wait a few minutes before applying your make-up.

Step 9. Set

Mist your face with Rosewater to add more hydration and to set your make-up in place.

Follow this balancing skin care regime daily so your skin will look and feel its best.

Morning skin care routine

Step 1. Cleanse

Cleanse your skin by splashing your face with water, then massage a gentle cleanser, gently working it into a lather for 30 seconds.

It is a good idea to lightly massage your skin, because this will boost the supply of oxygen to the surface of your skin – which means a rosier complexion.

Step 2. Rinse

Thoroughly rinse all traces of cleanser from your face and neck, then pat dry. 

Balance your skin’s moisture with Rosewater.

Avoiding the delicate eye area as this can become more prone to dryness.

Step 6. Moisturise

Smooth your skin with moisturising cream or lotion.

Dot on to your face, then massage in with your fingertips using light upwards strokes.

This leaves a protective film on the skin, and the moisture content is balanced.

Step 7. Eye cream (optional for day)

Always apply an eye cream to keep the eye area supple. 

When looking for eye creams, check for formulas that have peptides, to boost hydration, help firm the skin, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Step 8. Make Application

Wait a few minutes before applying your make-up.

Follow this skin care regime for oily skin each day so your skin always looks and feels its best.

Morning skin care routine for Oily Skin

Step 1. Cleanse

Cleanse by lathering up with a gentle cleansing gel. This is a better choice than ordinary soap, as it won’t strip away moisture from your skin, but will remove grime, dirt and oil. Massage gently over damp skin with your fingertips. 

Step 2. Rinse 

Thoroughly rinse all traces of cleanser from your face and neck, then pat dry. 

Step 3. Exfoliate

Exfoliating your skin will help your skin care products work properly. As a general rule of thumb, the oilier your skin, the more often you can exfoliate, but do not exfoliate every day as your skin may become dry, and patchy.

Apply your exfoliant over a wet face gently slough away dry, flaky skin. Rinse and pat dry.

Step 4. Toner 

Tone your skin by soaking a cotton wool pad with astringent lotion and sweep it over your skin to refresh it. Continue “sweeping” until the cotton pad comes up clean.

Step 5. Sunscreen

It is important to use a Sunscreen even on cloudy days. Apply a sunscreen with a SPF+50 factor onto your face, neck, backs of your hands and your decolletage area (right down to your nipple line). 

Wait 5 minutes before continuing with the next step.

Step 6. Moisturiser

Even oily skin requires a moisturiser to help seal water into the top layers to keep skin soft and supple. Choose a light, watery fluid and don’t load the skin down with a heavy cream.

Allow your moisturiser to penetrate the skins surface and after a few minutes press a clean tissue over your face to absorb the excess, this will prevent a shiny complexion.

Step 7. Make-up Application

Once your moisturiser has dried go ahead with your makeup application.