Teen Hygiene
Jul 21, 2025
Why Athletes Get Bacne (And How to Prevent It)
Active teens face a perfect storm for bacne — sweat, tight gear, and puberty-driven oil production all hit at once. Here's what causes athlete bacne and the consistent habits that actually prevent it.
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Jul 11, 2025
What I Wish I Knew About Teen Hygiene (as a Mom)
Teen hygiene is less about products and more about routines — start early, keep conversations judgment-free, and choose formulas simple enough your kid will actually use them. A mom and Prep U founder shares what she wishes she'd known.
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Jun 27, 2025
Is Natural Soap Better for Your Skin?
Natural soap made from plant-based oils is gentler on teen skin than most commercial bars, which often contain sulfates and synthetic fragrances. Here's what parents need to know about making the switch for their sons.
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Debunking Teen Acne Myths: Why Natural Solutions Actually Work Better
Most advice on teen acne recommends harsher treatment — stronger chemicals, more aggressive scrubs. The evidence says the opposite. Here's what the common myths get wrong and what a gentler, consistent routine does right.
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Jun 7, 2025
Why Face Care Matters for Guys
Daily face washing is the single most effective thing a teen guy can do for his skin — here's why it matters, what happens without it, and how to build a simple routine that takes under five minutes twice a day.
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The Ultimate Teen Shower Checklist: What Every Teen Guy Needs
A practical shower checklist for teen guys: body wash, face wash, charcoal bar soap, weekly exfoliating scrub, and natural deodorant. Here's what each product does and why the routine works for active, puberty-age skin.
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Mar 31, 2024
Prom Prep: A Step-by-Step Guide for Guys
Looking good at prom starts weeks before the event. Here's the step-by-step guide for guys: skincare, grooming, suit, accessories, and the final details that actually matter.
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Feb 21, 2024
Taming the Teenage Skin Beast
Teen skin behaves differently than adult skin — more oil, more sweat, and faster recovery. Here's why it happens during puberty and a simple, low-maintenance skincare routine your son will actually keep up with.
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Jun 13, 2023
Why Charcoal Body Scrub is Your New BFF in Teen Skincare
A charcoal body scrub draws out dirt and oil, removes dead skin cells, and helps prevent body breakouts — especially for active teens. Here's how it works and how often your son should use it.
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Mar 16, 2023
Tips For Teens Who Are Struggling With Body Odor
Teen body odor is completely manageable. Here is how to build the shower routine, pick the right natural deodorant, and adjust a few daily habits that make a real difference fast.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Try the All-Natural Blem Pen for Clearer Skin
The Prep U Blem Pen delivers ten plant-based actives — including witch hazel, tea tree oil, and aloe — directly to active blemishes via a portable roller, without the dryness and peeling of conventional spot treatments.
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Gentle Ingredients + Teenage Skin = This Perfect Daily Face Wash
A gentle, plant-based daily face wash is one of the simplest ways to help your son keep breakouts in check without drying out his skin. Here's what to look for and how Prep U's Daily Foaming Face Wash fits every teen skin type.
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