The Prepster Blog: Teen Skincare & Hygiene Tips

Teenager inspecting acne in the mirror, showcasing common skin challenges during adolescence.

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.

Teen applying Prep U blemish treatment for clear skin, promoting natural acne care and effective blemish control.

Mar 9, 2023

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.

A hand dispensing fluffy foam from Prep U's Daily Face Wash bottle against a bright blue background.

Mar 2, 2023

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.

Close-up of a person with freckled skin, showcasing unique complexion and features, ideal for skin type discussion.

Sep 15, 2022

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.

Skincare products arranged with a modern touch, featuring Prep U face and body care items in bold blue packaging.

Feb 11, 2022

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.

Person washing their face with a soft cloth, highlighting the importance of proper skincare techniques.

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Washing a foot under running water, emphasizing cleanliness and foot care for odor control.

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.

Young man standing confidently against an orange background, wearing a colorful shirt and mask.

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.

Teen applying a clay mask on their face while looking in the mirror, preparing for back-to-school skincare.

Aug 4, 2021

Skincare for Back-to-School

A practical guide to teen skincare for the back-to-school season: why September triggers breakouts, how to build a twice-daily face wash habit, the weekly exfoliation step that clears clogged pores, and how to handle athlete skin through fall sports.

Squeezing a tube of Prep U Natural Deodorant to show the product's texture in a hand.

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.