Skincare recommendation for 8yo

[Newname211]

Not really AIBU but we are heading out soon so wanted quick replies.

My daughter is 8 and I’ve noticed she is getting slightly pimply around the nose/forehead. Nothing major, just small raised pimples with no head. I’ve got spot prone skin (not acne) and it’s the bane of my life and a constant battle to keep it under control.

I use la Roche posay on my own skin which works for me but I feel like she’s too young for a full routine - a face wash alone is enough of a battle.

She hasn’t started puberty yet and I think she’s still a fairly long way off (she’s newly 8, and is tiny for her age, wears 5-6 clothes)

Anyone with any experience or ideas? Ideally nothing too harsh.

I don’t think so - they definitely look like spots. I don’t have a picture but I’m pretty certain it is spots.

@Newname211 What did the dermatologist say that you DO have? What sort of spots are they if not acne?

I think it could be the SPF. I've had the same issue lately and have changed brand, which has helped. I'm 50!! Also hugely increased my water consumption.

I most certainly won’t use anything other than gentle face wash and water, don’t worry!
It definitely could be from not rinsing properly - I’ll try giving her a rinse with a water soaked pad after her bath and see if that helps.

It is definitely not a reaction - it’s too localised and not the right kind of spot.

I don’t believe it’s diet related either; she’s already dairy free, and there have been no reactions to new foods in about 6 years, and no previous reaction has manifested like this.

I wonder if she isn’t washing properly in the showers at swimming.

They said I don’t have anything, just a few spots, completely normal.

I wasn’t referred to dermatology for the spots.

What brand do you use? She normally uses Aldi’s own because it’s 5* spf 50+. It is pretty thick though.

We already did this prior to the issues arising and it didn’t help.

I’m sure that’s quite similar to the simple one we use, I’ll try some of the other suggestions and then look into it if it doesn’t resolve.

OP, just wondering, how do you find la Roche Posay? Do you have dry skin/eczema at all? I’ve been keen to try it for a while but wasn’t sure if it was worth trying with eczema.

Presumably they use body wash? Face wash is no different. I’m not wanting a six step regime; just a basic facial wash.

Simple face wash and drink lots of water, if you must, but otherwise, don't make a big deal of this for your 8 year old daughter.

Dd1 nearly 16 got "into" skincare a couple of years ago. She has lovely skin. But because she's a teenager she does get acne.

My dm made me feel absolutely disgusting for having acne. Don't do that to her.

I’ve got normal skin. I love it! It’s pretty gentle. I use the effaclar duo. It’s such an easy routine.

My partner has dermatitis and it doesn’t cause him issues.

I think they sell a small bottle of the wash on its own and it’s often on offer in boots. It’s not TOO expensive for a “better” brand.

You can get ahead of teen spots can you? They’re hormone driven.

I’d be concerned you’re going to make her self conscious about her tiny pimples. If they don’t bother her, why do they bother you? (It would be different if they were big blackheads which other people were likely to tease her about.)

Otherwise boots will have own brand teen face washes for slightly oily skin so pick up one of those.

Could be these I had them as kid, leave them alone and they will go: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/molluscum/#:~:text=Molluscum%20is%20caused%20by%20a,the%20spread%20of%20the%20infection.

Already got simple which isn’t helping, although I’m now wondering if her suncream or not rinsing properly are causing some of the issues.

My own mum was great at being supportive of my own skin issues, took me to body shop and they helped me choose nice gentle products for my skin which helped. I’m not making a big deal out it; she loves toiletries (bubble bath, bath bombs etc) so providing I can find one that smells nice, she’ll be excited to use it.

Thank you- that’s great to know!

also, I would avoid simple face wash for your daughter. I remember using it as a child (before even having eczema) and I found it incredibly drying. The moisturiser was a nice everyday product and not too oily or greasy, however the face wash really dried out my skin and my friends had similar experiences.

aveeno do a really nice face wash- it’s gentle and cleansing but not at all harsh. It’s made with oats and it’s usually sold in Tesco etc.

No, but having her know how to wash her face properly will mean when (if) she does get breakouts, she is already in the routine of washing her face properly.

She initially mentioned “freckles” to me and it took me a few months to realise what she means - they are definitely getting more obvious now.

I feel she is too young for the teen ranges as they tend to be quite harsh.

Yeah, I don’t like simple for myself for that reason.

I completely forgot about aveeno - thank you! That sounds ideal!

I'd say at 8, she doesn't need an SPF of 50, 39 would be fine and would soak in better.

She absolutely does need spf 50, she is extremely pale and burns easily. Id rather deal with some pimples rather than risk cancer in later life.

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-invisible-anti-shine-face-mist-spf50-for-oily-blemish-prone-skin-75ml/LRP_011.html

It's expensive, but maybe try this for a month or two to see if it makes a difference?

You don't even know her skin colouring! I absolutely needed SPF50 at 8, redhead...

OP I would say cerave wash and a flannel. It's probably the SPF not coming off properly, a lot of people find SPF causes spots but it's mainly because it's not being removed properly because it's designed to stay on

She isn’t a redhead but she may as well be - pale, very light blonde hair, blue eyes.

I can’t believe I didn’t think of the spf - it probably started around when we started using spf again this year. Not sure if the formula has changed or what!

I definitely can - I would use that one myself. I do use facial spf for me, dd has only used the normal kids stuff up to now but I guess she’s needing a specialist facial one now too.

It could well be
My colleague was complaining SPF broke her out, when I asked what she washed her face with, she said water...

Um, nope, that won't remove it!