The Prepster Blog: Teen Skincare & Hygiene Tips | Prep U

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Oct 28, 2020

Building His Health & Fitness Routine: Why It Matters & How to Start

The fitness and hygiene habits a teen boy builds during puberty are the ones most likely to stick into adulthood. Here's how to help your son find exercise he'll actually do, build a schedule around real life, and connect workouts to a consistent post-activity hygiene routine.

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Sep 29, 2020

Going Charcoal: 5 Things to Look for in a Charcoal Cleanser

Not all charcoal cleansers are worth buying. Here are five things to look for — activated charcoal placement, moisturizing oils, clean ingredients, the right format, and cruelty-free credentials — before adding one to your teen's routine.

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Sep 22, 2020

5 Tips to Destress this School Year

Five practical ways to help your teen son manage school-year stress — organization, a consistent daily routine, daily exercise, protected screen-free downtime, and knowing when and how to ask for help.

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Aug 25, 2020

Self-Care Schedule: Evening Rundown in 5 Steps

Five evening habits for teen boys — a nourishing dinner, light movement, an evening shower, a screen-free wind-down, and a consistent bedtime — that help skin recover overnight and build the sleep quality growing teens actually need.

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Aug 6, 2020

Self-Care Pro Tips: A guide to staying on top of your game

The top self-care habits for teen boys — twice-daily face washing, a daily shower, on-the-go deodorant reapplication, and protected downtime — take under 20 minutes total and build the consistency that keeps him clean, confident, and ready for the day.

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Aug 1, 2020

Nano-whaticle? What’s in your Dad’s personal care products.

Nanoparticles — engineered particles 1 to 100 nanometres across — are used in many conventional personal care products to control texture and color. Research has raised concerns about skin penetration and long-term tissue accumulation. Here's what parents need to know.

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Jul 25, 2020

Self-Care Schedule: Afternoon Boost in 5 Steps

Five simple afternoon habits for teen boys — deodorant touch-up, a real lunch, physical activity, a face rinse after gym, and a screen-free break — that take minimal time and keep him fresh, fueled, and focused through the back half of the day.

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Jul 11, 2020

Self-Care Schedule: Morning Moves in 5 Steps

A practical five-step morning self-care routine for teen boys — shower, natural deodorant, body powder, oral care, and hair — that takes 10 to 15 minutes and builds the consistent hygiene habits parents want and teens will actually stick with.

Apr 19, 2020

Can Natural Deodorant Really Offer 24-Hour Protection?

Natural deodorant can provide effective all-day odor control for most teens — but understanding how it actually works, what the detox period involves, and how to apply it correctly makes all the difference between success and frustration.

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Apr 10, 2020

Fresh Start: Best Plant-Based Body Washes for Teen Boys

Not all body washes are the same, and for teen boys dealing with sweat, odor, and breakout-prone skin, the formula matters. Here's what plant-based actually means and what to look for.

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Feb 4, 2020

The ABC’s of Personal Hygiene for Kids

A practical A-through-E guide covering everything your tween or teen boy needs to know about his own hygiene — from acne and bathing to deodorant and the basics that carry forward into adulthood.

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Jan 26, 2020

Benefits of Charcoal Deodorant

Charcoal deodorant absorbs odor-causing bacteria and moisture rather than blocking sweat glands — making it the go-to aluminum-free option for active teens. Here's how it works and what to look for when choosing one.