Summer is starting to wind down, but the hustle and bustle of Fall is just starting! Amidst the craziness of it all, it’s important to not neglect your child’s skincare needs, especially if they tend to have sensitive skin, since the change of seasons often exarcebates sensitive skin conditions. Keep the skin of little ones in your life in tip-top shape for back-to-school with these 3 quick and easy tips:

1). Educate your kids about hygiene and skin safety.    

Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser, $27.90

Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser, $27.90

This is as easy as informing your kids of the importance of washing their hands and bathing, knowing that “cooties” are a real thing and how to avoid them, and teaching them to protect themselves against the sun’s harsh rays. In terms of bathing, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends young children to bathe once or twice a week at a minimum, while puberty-age kids should bathe or shower every other day, or more frequently depending on how active they are.

To prevent breakouts and clear acne, teenagers should wash their faces daily, alternating between a salicylic based cleanser like Image Skincare’s Clear Cell Salicylic Cleanser and a more gentle cleanser, like the Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser. 

 

2). Keep travel-sized skincare products in their backpacks.

Our top 3 must-haves? (1) Sunscreen; (2) Lotion; and (3) Wipes.

clear-cell1Research has shown that sunburns early in life increaser a person’s risk for skin cancer and melanoma later on, so limit your child’s sun exposure by making sure they always have sunscreen on hand, especially for those days when re-applying becomes necessary. Image Skincare’s Prevention+ line offers four different type of sunscreens to suit whatever needs your child mild have, and they also carry trial sizes for all their sunscreens, small enough to fit in child’s pocket!

If your child has dry or itchy skin, a mini-sized lotion is a must have to help them transition into fall without a hitch. We love Image’s Vital C line, which has a super gentle and hydrating lotion, which also comes in trial size.

Wipes are a no brainer for kids- easy to carry and fool-proof to use. Image’s CC Salicylic Clarifying pads are perfect for acne prone teens, especially those who practice sports and may need a cleanse after sweating to prevent breakouts. Need a bonus? Mom’s with ingrown hairs can use them too to soothe irritation!

3). Pack healthy School Lunches.

Think water, foods rich in vitamin D, and antioxidants. Hydration is always important, regardless of the season, but it’s easy for kids to forget to stay hydrated by drinking water. To motivate them when you’re not around, buy your kids a fun water bottle that they aren’t embarrassed to carry with them to school and after-school activities. Vitamin D will help keep your kids healthy and can be soaked up by eating foods such as salmon, tuna, and fortified orange juice. As for antioxidants, they will keep your kid’s immune system strong, but also help to keep skin clear and smooth. It’s easy to sneak antioxidants into your kid’s lunch bag, simply fill it with antioxidant-rich berries like blueberries and strawberries and watch their skin glow.  Bonus tip? Have some berries yourself!