
Teen Skin 101: Why Natural Beats Lab-Made Every Time
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"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
- Oil Cleanser (Castor Oil) - No, it won’t clog pores, it dissolves gunk better than foam).
- Wonder Serum - This powerful serum will help fight inflammation, keep your skin moistorised and keep your skin looking young.
- 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)