I am asked often about the best care for teenage skin. As a mother of two teens, I know how hugely influential skin appearance can be in a young person’s life. If severe acne (as opposed to a few blackheads and a couple of spots) is present, please see a doctor at once. A painful, distressing and socially isolating skin condition is not merely part and parcel of growing up, and should be treated medically and diligently.
For young people who simply need a routine to follow (for the most part, at least – manage your expectations here), there are great options, including two new launches worth noting. The first is Indu, a teen beauty brand encompassing skincare, makeup and hybrids of the two, backed by a vast board of big hitters (including the former president of Estée Lauder Companies US, a teen psychologist, global retail moguls and the founder of Elemis). More impressively, products are conceived, formulated and tested in collaboration with a committee of 150 13- to 17-year-olds of different genders, skin tones and backgrounds.
