Help with 11 year old DD skincare

[TickledOnion]

I’m completely clueless about skincare. I had horribly sensitive skin throughout my late teens and 20s and never really worked out what to do. Sadly it looks like my DD has inherited my dry sensitive skin but is also starting to get teenage spots. She’s more clued up about stuff and loves trying out skincare but seems to react to everything. I’d love to get her a nice set for Xmas that would help her skin.
Any recommendations please?

Hmm, what's your budget? Khiels and La Roche Posay have nice sensetive skincare lines. Avene is also an excellent option. The bonus with Khiels being you get some samples when you purchase a certain amount and they are just fun to have. I know what I would reccomend to an older person for spots but have no idea what would be good for an 11y/o! Maybe some hydrcolloid patches? They are really gentle and help to reduce the size and redness of any spots.

Oh, and don't forget sunscreen!

I have sensitive skin, and find that the more astringent the cleaner, the more spots I get. I use Superdrug’s simply pure range for cleansers with Clinique moisturisers.

Estée Lauder

Cetaphil rich night cream is great for moisturising but not causing spots. Advised by my dermatologist, and doesn't cost a fortune!

I think the body shop has some nice spot sticks and stuff that young kids can understand how to use. The staff can be really helpful. My dd doesn’t have dry skin but think the stuff is quite gentle. She uses body shop spot stuff and simple moisturiser

How about an IOU to go to a shop with you and try things out together?
Or the Ordinary?
At 11 she needs nice, perfume free skincare and do not let her fall into the beauty counter trap! Skincare does not have to be expensive.

Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser is fantastic for dry sensitive skin. It's not a very fancy gift but should help Improve skins condition and hopefully spots might reduce. You could balance it with getting a fancier serum? I imagine that could be fun for someone in her age range. Versed do a great one with niamicide which is great for problem skin, and in my opinion it is gentle - but please do check it for yourself to make sure you think it's appropriate! Also pixi do some fantastic toners - at her age steer clear of the more "active" ones (retinol , glycolic acid etc) but maybe the rose one could be suitable? I use all these and have very fussy skin - have been super happy with them!

Ps also versed and pixi have relatively fancy packaging/design and very reasonable price point for a more special gift for her age :)

My DD 17 has the horrible combination of eczema and acne which is just so unfair. We've had years of trying different things. The eczema is kept at bay quite well now and she's on medication for her acne. She uses The Body Shop aloe face wash, L'Oréal Hydragenius and Burt's Bees moisturisers. There will probably be a lot of trial and error before you find a routine that's works, but The Body Shop is a great place to start.

I would recommend either Cetaphil or CeraVe products. Both are widely recommended by dermatologists and available at boots.

Reasonably expensive but spots and stripes is a brand designed for tweens or try Elizabeth’s Daughter.

I have the similar combination of dry skin and spots and spent my teenage years using spot products that dried my skin and left my with a lot of scars.

I’d recommend avoiding any cleansers that foam. My skin has been lots better since I have either used a cream cleanser or just water.

I’ve just discovered using an red/infra red lamp for my skin. It’s amazing the difference that is making. My scars are healing really quickly. Blue light is meant to be good for acne too. It might be worth looking at a device like that for her for Christmas.

Simple, or Boots or Superdrug unfragranced range.
CeraVe for washing her face.

Drs appointment, azaelic acid is very gentle on ski. But good for acne.

Acne is a medical problem, no matter what the severity.

DD doesn’t have acne, just the occasional spot.
I posted the same question on a Facebook group and got replies from Tropic, Temple Spa and Neils Yard consultants. Also dermalogica was recommended.
I know the first 3 are MLMs. Is dermalogica worth trying?
I think everyone caught on to the spot issue but ignored the sensitive dry/dehydrated skin which seems to me like a bigger problem.

You'd be better off asking your GP or a pharmacist than on SM.

It’s really not that bad that she needs a GP.

Moogoo do some really good natural skincare which is really gentle. Their moisturiser and sun cream are the only type that my ds very sensitive eczema prone skin can tolerate.

TickledOnion the Loreal moisturiser I mentioned was recommended to me by a friend who's DD also had very dry/sensitive skin. After trying many, it has worked well for my DD for the last few years.

the vitamin e range from superdrug is amazing for dry skin. there’s lots of products in the range and it’s nearly always on 3 for 2 or buy 1 get 1 half price. my skin’s very sensitive and i’ve never reacted to any of it. really reasonable prices too, i don’t think anything is over £6.

And the Body Shop aloe face wash is the only one we've found that she doesn't react to! Including other Body Shop ones.

Yes, but she's just 11. A child. Should a child really be using 'lifestyle' brands like Clinique and the like.
If you asked a dermatologist or GP, they'd probably recommend something like E45 or Simple.
Just because they are reasonably priced doesn't mean that they don't work.
Sudocrem is pretty good for putting on a spot.

I still think cetaphil rich night cream would help even after your update. Its very plain, perfect for an 11 year old.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo is magic, the face wash in the same range is also excellent. I think just right level for a tween.

I’ve used dermalogica before and it’s absolutely amazing. I’d honestly recommend the simple skincare range if she has dry and sensitive skin. Don’t rush into putting chemicals on her face that may make it worse.