Share your tips on introducing a skincare regime to your DC - £200 voucher to be won

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When and how did you introduce your DC to a skincare routine? Did you try to find a product that they loved or did you just try to keep it as simple as possible? We want to know your top tips for finding your DC a skincare regime that they’ll actually follow.

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Started simple. Factor 50 sunblock and witch hazel stick for spots. Added in oat cream moisturiser for her sensitive skin.

My DS is only just turning 3 so we haven’t formally introduced anything to him. But we do encourage him to drink a healthy amount of water and if he gets dry patches of skin we make it fun to apply the cream we use. We also apply sun screen with his own little make up brush on his face and he thinks that is good fun too!

My skin has never been great & it still isn't perfect - I have literally tried every product possible & in this, have found what works for me & TRY not to overcomplicate things! I am trying to pass this learning onto my son so he doesn't have to go through the same process as I had did!
I'm encouraging good basic hygiene - no harsh products, natural wherever possible & concentrate more on what you are putting INTO your body (in your diet), rather than what you are putting ON your body!

Sunscreen everyday and always use clean flannels. Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.

Skincare regime comes under general hygiene for us, it’s the wash it and rub sunscreen on it whenever it’s needed approach. Although in my experience teen boys don’t engage until they see the necessity..any advice welcome!

When they were little they used a soapy flannel in the bath, same in the shower when they got older and then the oil cleansing method from puberty. They only use sunblock from April-September roughly. I don’t really like arsing about with lotions etc and I wouldn’t encourage masks and stuff. I can’t get my head around how washing your face has been so successfully marketed as a leisure activity on a par with going to the pictures or having a game of squash.

Soap and water. The ingredients in those masks should not be anywhere near children's skin.

I wash and moisturise in the morning before bed, everyday.

My DGD, 11, laughs at me when she stays over as we wash and moisturise our faces together in the evening and morning. She pretends to be mimicking me as we both look at each other in the mirror, washing, cleansing, moisturising and laughing. She loves my nice smelling products and shes learning.

Told them their spots and blackheads would get worse if they didn't wash their face and hair. That's about it.

I really haven’t yet - Dd aged 11 - she just gives here face a wash with a flannel and a bit of soap if it’s actively dirty.
I do think I need to now as she’s getting wee blackheads etc - and should she use a moisturiser?? - but I’ve no idea what I’m doing!

What do you do in terms of facial cleaning? Just apply similar logic! Cleanse (sensitive for young age) and a sensitive light moisturiser

Both my children had very different skin care needs. My son had eczema, my daughter had acne from an early age. Both needed specialist advice and different approaches to skin care eg emollients, hibiscrub, prescription only topical treatments.

I have loved skincare since I was young and I have a good routine in place.

My children have eczema so I don’t want to put anything on their skin that’s going to irritate them.

They wear spf daily throughout the summer and I tend to use the roll on applicator to make it easier.

My youngest (age 5) has sometimes asked for cream if she has a scrape or if she has a dry spot. Otherwise we try to make sure they are clean, teeth nicely brushed and hair brushed. Of all of these, hair brushing is the biggest challenge. My youngest has also started talking about lip balm because I think some of her friends have lip balm sticks and she wants to use them.

Any skin care that my children use would have to be very gentle, organic and tested by dermatologists. We use aveeno bath wash because it’s the only thing that doesn’t irritate their skin and I’d be very wary of using cheap stuff on my children's skin.

Two sons aged 8 & 12 .
Don't feel the need to introduce younger one to much , good hygiene , good nutrition , and Sun protection - done.
12 year old probably on the brink of puberty . Suggests the upping of hygiene especially bits and pits and feet , introduction of deodorant when needed. Letting him know about the need of more hairwashing for greasy hair.
Time to care for skin introducing a facial wash and letting him know that spots ( acne ) might be on the horizon and what can be used to help

When my DC developed spots I bought face wash and spot cream. I helped with face washing in the beginning and they then continued. I still apply the spot cream!

When and how did you introduce your DC to a skincare routine?
when my DC first stared to complain about getting spots he asked me what to do about them, so we went on a shopping expedition to look at easy to use products and we chose together
Did you try to find a product that they loved or did you just try to keep it as simple as possible?
Routine was kept simple and short
We want to know your top tips for finding your DC a skincare regime that they’ll actually follow.
joint decision making, quick and easy routine that delivers visible results

I try to get him to scrub behind his ears and the back of his neck!

Remove make up every evening, scrub my face with oats, make my face looks fresh;)

I will do what my Mum did with me - teenage targeted stuff if (when!) spots etc come, then when mid teens change to anti age stuff

DS was 11 /year 7, up to then just rubbed face with water in shower / flannel, then started getting a few little spots. Tried a few different options and while at first he liked a gentle face wash, laziness kicked in and just uses the cleansing wipes. I’ll take that being done twice a day.

My DD is 9 and starting to experiment with make up, just for fun, around the same time I noticed her skin getting g slightly more oily and pores visible. I explained about looking after skin and cleansing and moisturising every morning and night. DD uses simple products and they work well for her.

Keep her away from Barbie, facemasks, and cosmetic advertising and she magically doesn't hate herself into thinking she needs a 'routine'. You don't have to enter me for the £200 voucher.

When DD was distressed with acne I sent for 'Dots for Spots' which helped a lot and we went to Superdrug to choose a range of skincare. Although this wasn't brilliant, I'm sure DD felt better that we were trying to tackle the problem. We discovered CeraVe which has worked wonders.

We encourage a simple face wash! But as we are getting to an age where make up is being trialled, I’ve started taking about the importance of removing it properly. But again it’s very straightforward- eye make up remover and a fragrance free cleansing wash.

i have said as she enters her teens about the importance of sunscreen, water and moisturiser

I researched and found products and advice (Thankyou Mumsnet) when I wanted to help my son with his acne-prone skin. I found a nice gentle cleanser that my daughter could use to clean her skin at 13. Before this I was happy that they washed at night and that included faces and was fine.