Teen Hygiene
Find Your Skin Type and How to Manage It
The five main skin types — normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive — each respond best to different products and habits. Here's how to identify your teen's skin type and what to do about it.
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What You Need To Know About pH Balance In Skincare
Your skin's natural pH sits around 4.5–5.5, and using the wrong products can disrupt it — triggering breakouts, dryness, and irritation. Here's what pH balance actually means for your teen's skin.
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Washing Your Face: Top Things You Need to Know
Most teens wash their faces — but most do it wrong. Here's what parents should know about product choice, water temperature, and technique for a face-washing routine that actually works for teen skin.
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Aug 24, 2021
Why Your Feet are Sweaty and How to Keep Odor Under Control
Teen feet smell because they have more sweat glands than almost anywhere else on the body, and shoe-trapped moisture lets bacteria multiply fast. Here's what actually works to keep foot odor under control.
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Aug 10, 2021
Getting Back-to-School Ready
A practical back-to-school hygiene checklist for teen boys: the four personal care essentials, a 10-minute morning routine, what to pack in the locker, and how to handle fall sports season.
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Jul 28, 2021
All the Reasons We Love Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil's molecular structure so closely resembles the skin's own sebum that it absorbs easily, regulates oil production, and moisturizes without clogging pores — making it one of the most skin-compatible natural ingredients for teen boys.
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Sniff and Tell: The History of Deodorant
Deodorant was first trademarked in 1888, but the battle against body odor goes back to ancient Egypt. Here is how deodorant evolved from a zinc oxide paste to today's natural aluminum-free formulas.
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Jun 22, 2021
Why Hormones Stink: Puberty and Body Odor
Boys develop body odor during puberty because hormones activate a second type of sweat gland — the apocrine gland — whose secretions feed odor-causing bacteria. Here's the biology, the timeline, and how to help your son build a routine that actually works.
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Jun 12, 2021
Body Wash vs. Bar Soap: The Ultimate Showdown for Teen Skin
Choosing between bar soap and body wash for your teen doesn't have to be complicated. This guide breaks down how each format works, what ingredients to look for, and how to match the right cleanser to your son's skin type and habits.
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Apr 22, 2021
Natural Skincare: Better for You AND the Earth
Natural personal care products protect teen skin and the environment by avoiding synthetic chemicals — parabens, phthalates, SLS — that accumulate in the body and in ecosystems. Here's what "natural" actually means, which ingredients to watch for, and how to read a label.
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“Clean” Hygiene: What It Means and Why It Matters
Clean hygiene means no parabens, phthalates, SLS, or synthetic fragrance — with ingredient lists that are transparent and independently verified. Here's what 'clean' actually means, which ingredients to avoid, and how to verify a product is genuinely clean.
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Mar 14, 2021
Your New Favorite Blemish Stick
The Prep U Blem Pen is an all-natural antiseptic spot treatment using witch hazel, tea tree oil, and aloe to reduce blemishes without harsh chemicals. Here's what's in it, how it works, and when to use it.
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