Episode Title: KBeauty for Teens

Episode Description:

Lauren shares her teen skincare guide with practical beauty tips for caring for skin at this age. She also shares product recommendations to help teens and parents. 

Episode Summary:

Teens are faced with some specific skincare concerns driven by hormonal changes, excess sebum and acne. One of the great benefits of K-Beauty is that it’s focused on promoting healthy and well-nourished skin. This makes it ideal for teen skin, albeit with a few tweaks.

Importantly, teens don't need to follow the same routine as adults, nor do they need as many steps. 

KBeauty for Teens Step 1: Cleanser 

• For sensitive skin that is easily irritated - Subi Powder Cleanser. This ultra gentle cleanser comes in powder form so your teen can make it up fresh at each wash. The liquid free formula means it lasts much longer than regular cleansers and can be popped in gym bags, sleepover bags and used on the go.
• For skin with a lot of congestion and blackheads - Jelly Ko Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam. This 2-in-1 cleanser and exfoliator can be customised at each wash so that it is a gentle exfoliator or regular face wash. 
• For a damaged skin barrier, try APLB Sensitive Micro Cleansing Foam. This foam cleanser boosts skin's barrier, assists to improve acne prone skin and soothes skin.

KBeauty for Teens Step 2: Toner

APLB Centella Complex Mist Toner is lightweight and great for calming redness, irritation and sensitivity. It is made on a base of Centella Asiatica, which is a staple for any anti-acne products. It is also commonly used in barrier repair products in Korea.

KBeauty for Teens Step 3: Serum

• For wide pores and overly oily skin, try TIAM Vita B3 Source. This is an excellent niacinamide serum or managing problem pores because is cheap and cheerful. It can be easily added to a teen's skincare routine. 
• For breakouts, try Some by Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Serum. This formula is perfect for teenagers because it’s infused with tea tree leaf water and centella extract, which helps to soothe and moisturise skin.
• For oily skin that is also dry in patches, try Innisfree Green Tea Serum. It helps lock in moisture and is perfect to use on sensitive skin.

KBeauty for Teens Step 4: Moisturiser

While it may be tempting to skip the moisturiser, especially when the skin is already oily, this is a massive no-no.

Moisturiser actually helps to balance skin’s oil and moisture levels, which is critical for teen skin.

• For active breakouts, STYLE STORY's community raves about Tosowoong Ovalicin Red Spot Cream. 
• For light formulas that won't weigh teen skin down, try Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream, iUNIK Centella Gel Cream or One Thing Centella Soothing Cream. 
• For a soothing irritated skin, try Apieu Madeccasoside Cream. 

K-Beauty for Teens - Treatment Steps 

Subi’s Perfect Pimple Patch is ideal for daytime use. It is thin enough to be worn 24/7 making it an ideal treatment for teens at school. It lets you continue covering your pimples during the day without everyone else in the know. In addition, blends seamlessly into the skin with or without makeup.

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