Tween + Teen-Friendly Skincare: 10 Products That Are Safe To Use

Kids skincare has taken off thanks to social media, but not all products are designed with young skin in mind. A tween or teenager’s skin can be much more sensitive to things like fragrances or exotic ingredients, and adult products can actually do more harm than good. If your tween or teen is curious about starting a skincare routine, start with these gentle products first. —Jennifer Cox

Nudl Skincare

Nudl Skin is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, made in Canada, and fragrance-free with no harsh chemicals. Its gentle, barrier-first formulas are ideal for young, sensitive skin, and helps families set healthy habits early, offering a positive, practical ritual kids enjoy with a focus on confidence-building habits and barrier-first care for young skin.

Ever Eden

Using simple ingredients and a big dose of intentionality, Ever Eden creates formulas with the obsessiveness of a parent. They use high quality nutrients in their products, including cold-processed, organic sunflower seed oil since it retains more of its natural nutrients. As they pointed out, the fact that the WHO funded its use in reducing infections and infant mortality in developing countries given its implications to skin’s health tells you everything you need to know about its incredible powers.

Pipa Skin Care

Pipa is dermatologist-tested, non-toxic, and designed just for pre-teens. It’s parent-trusted, kid-approved, founded by moms and backed by dermatologists. Recognizing the lack of age-appropriate products, Pipa was crafted to blend science-backed formulas with a cool vibe. They prioritize young skincare and offer gentle products free from harmful chemicals.

Lav Kids

Lav Kids Skincare products are made with natural and organic ingredients, ensuring that every product is safe and gentle for children’s delicate skin. Their formulas are specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of children’s skin. And don’t forget to check out their website – they provide educational resources to parents about skincare for children, helping them make informed decisions about their kids’ skincare routines.

Gom-Mee

Gom Mee’s products are formulated with extremely sensitive skin in mind, especially those who suffer from eczema. They don’t contain any kind of fragrance or essentials oils, and are free of petrochemicals and other irritants. They’re just good-quality products to help with your child’s skincare needs.

Cetaphil

Dermatologists will tell you that a brand like Cetaphil can be trusted with its products on delicate tween or teen skin. They are specially created to provide an optimal blend of ingredients that gently support sensitive skin and effectively cleanse and moisturize. Their skincare products utilize ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, and glycerin, each with unique features to produce highly effective skincare for a variety of skin types.

CeraVe

The CeraVe story began in 2005 after experts noticed that many skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin all had one thing in common: a compromised skin barrier. Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe offers a complete line of skincare products that contain three essential ceramides enhanced with a revolutionary delivery system to help restore the skin’s natural protective barrier. Their products continue to work after it is applied, hydrating your skin all day in just one use. They’re ideally suited for young people because of their simplicity and effectiveness.

La Roche Posay

For young people whose skin reacts easily to different products, there’s La Roche Posay. Their products’ tolerance is tested on the most sensitive skin: reactive, allergic, acne-prone, eczema-prone, and damaged or weakened by cancer treatments, and are 100% hypoallergenic. In fact, if they detect a single case of allergic reaction, they go back to the labs and reformulate!

Bubble Skincare

Bubble Skincare’s products are not meant to work instantly. Instead, their gentle formulas are specifically designed to provide consistent, long-lasting results (because slow and steady wins the face). Their formulas are developed with the help and guidance of their amazing team of dermatologists to ensure their products lead the industry in efficacy, safety, and quality.

Byoma

Byoma’s skin barrier specialists identified the need for providing a clearer approach to skin barrier health. Their products are designed to simplify skincare routines for tweens and teens and build their skin barrier in the process. It’s the key to more balanced, brighter, healthier skin.