Teen Skin 101: Why Natural Beats Lab-Made Every Time

Teen Skin 101: Why Natural Beats Lab-Made Every Time

"Your skin is rebelling, and it’s not just puberty’s fault."

Let’s be real: Your feed is flooded with “must-have” serums, toners, and creams that promise miracle glow-ups.

But flip those bottles around, and the ingredient lists read like a chemistry exam you didn’t study for.

Here’s the truth: Your teen skin doesn’t need a 10-step lab-made routine. It needs simplicity, not science experiments.

 

WHY NATURAL SKINCARE WINS


Your Skin Speaks “Plant,” Not “Periodic Table”

Lab-made products are packed with:

  • Sulfates: Strips your skin’s natural oils (hello, dry patches!).
  • Synthetic fragrances: Irritates skin and messes with hormones.
  • Silicones: Creates fake “smoothness” while clogging pores.
  • Natural alternative: Oils like rosehip balance your skin instead of bullying it.

 

No More “Purging” Lies

Newsflash: If a product makes you break out for weeks, it’s not “working”, it’s wrecking your skin barrier. Real skincare doesn’t require a sacrifice.

Cheap Ingredients = Big Profits (For Them, Not You)

That R500 “acne eraser”? Probably costs R40 to make, with fillers that do nada for your skin.

 

THE 3-PRODUCT ROUTINE YOUR SKIN CRAVES

  1. Oil Cleanser (Castor Oil) - No, it won’t clog pores, it dissolves gunk better than foam).
  2. Wonder Serum - This powerful serum will help fight inflammation, keep your skin moistorised and keep your skin looking young. 
  3. SPF - Unless you want sun damage by graduation.

 

Walla! Now you have some extra bucks for that new dress you've been eyeing! 

 

DROP THE ACT

You don’t need:

  • A pharmacy-worth of products
  • “Clinical-strength” anything
  • To look like a snake shedding its skin

You do need:

  • To drink water (yes, really)
  • To stop touching your face (transferring phone germs = breakouts)
  • To sleep more (all-nighters show up on your face)
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