DS1 has terrible skin

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He's 13 and his face is one big mass of smallish spots. Very similar to mine at the same age and it made me miserable.

I know now that there are probably things that can be done to help but he's not bothered by it, won't even try the things advertised on TV, TBH I doubt he's even washing it very thoroughly!. He's confident, popular and has lots of friends of both sexes and I certainly don't want to change that. I feel that if it's not an issue for him, I shouldn't make it one, but I also feel that I should be doing something to help him.

What would you do?

I would take him to the GP who may prescribe Zineryt or similar (topical antibiotic). If he has something medicinal to use, might it encourage him to wash his face a bit more thoroughly/often?

I sympathise because DS1 is similar. DS2, however, is completely proactive about his spots and since ditching fizzy drinks, washing his face twice a day, using face masks etc, is almost completely spot free.

Difficult to know what to do if it's not an issue for him though!

I've clicked to suggest zineryt as well.

It's performed miracles on my DD3's skin.

Sunlight (obviously moderate) could help too. If he is happy and healthy I wouldn't make an issue out of it. His attitude to personal hygiene will develop (eventually!) If he is confident in his own skin that is wonderful to hear; many other teenagers are insecure.

Yes, Happy the sun definitely helps - was much better when he returned from a week's watersports trip in the South of France but generally speaking he hates to be outdoors. His diet is pretty good, loads of fruits and veg, limited sweets and practically no fizzy drinks.

I have put off taking him to the doctors because that seems like making a big deal of it, when ATM, it isn't for him.

I would encourage moderate exposure to sunlight (depends upon his skin type); a good diet of lots of fresh fruit, dark green leafy veg (I think the Vit K is good for skin? And avocadoes) and lean meat/meat substitutes.

I also think a skincare regime would benefit him. I personally like Lush products due to minimal chemicals and plant-based ingredients. I have dry skin and Lush's products are better than any others I've used. I know they sell products for oily/spot-prone skin, so that would be the first place I'd look

Oh, and lots of water! At least 2L per day.