Is your tween or teen starting a skincare routine and you are not sure how to best guide them on the right products? We are here to help! At AMPERNA^®, we are passionate about supporting skin at every age, especially during the delicate, transitional years.

The tween age (approximately 9-12 year olds) and teen years (13-19) are a great time to build healthy skincare habits but that does not mean jumping into adult-style routines, incorporating the wrong products or using brands purely for their aesthetics.

So, What Skincare Should Tweens and Teens Really Use?

In the early skincare years, less is more. A simple and gentle focus should be on:

• Keeping skin clean, calm and hydrated.
• A gentle, pH-balanced cleanser to remove oil, sweat and buildup.
• Lightweight, non-comedogenic hydration to support barrier function.
• Soothing ingredients like niacinamide, panthenol, and zinc
• Sun protection to prevent early UV damage and pigmentation.
• Microbiome support to keep skin balanced and support breakout prone skin.

Skincare Mistakes Tweens and Teens Make

Tween and teen skin needs nourishment, not punishment. Harsh products can do more harm than good especially when used on young, still-developing skin.

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are leading the charge when it comes to influencing tweens and teens on their skincare routines – which are usually targeted for adult skin.

Marketing from skincare brands aimed purposely towards younger audiences often contain harsh ingredients, artificial fragrances and exfoliants which can cause havoc to delicate skin.

Generally tweens and teens should avoid:

• Using anti-ageing products like retinols and peptides
• Over-cleansing with foaming or a stripping face wash
• Layering too many actives, leading to irritation and inflammation
• Skipping moisturiser because of fear of breakouts
• Not wearing daily SPF
• Using trending or viral social media products that are not dermatologically tested or appropriate for their age.

Ingredients Young Skin Should Avoid

Why AMPERNA^® is Ideal for Tween and Teen Skin

AMPERNA^® offers safe, effective, and soothing skincare that supports healthy skin habits from the beginning of every skin journey. Backed by science and gentle for daily use, our range gives young skin what it really needs - balance, hydration, and calm.

AMPERNA^® products are dermatologically tested, safe for all ages and skin types and packed with calming, supportive ingredients including:

• Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (our hero postbiotic complex to support the skin microbiome)
• Zinc Gluconate (to calm and soothe)
• Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)
• Niacinamide (to hydrate + balance)

AMPERNA^® products are free from known irritants such as Sulphates (SLS/SLES), Parabens, Artificial fragrance, dyes and harsh exfoliants.

Recommended AMPERNA Products for Tweens and Teens

AMPERNA^® is not just for adults. Our streamlined range is designed so that mums, dads, and kids can all use the same products, no complicated routines required.

1. Ultra Gentle Soothing Cleanser [BALANCE]
   A sulphate-free gel cleanser that gently removes dirt and excess oil without disrupting young skin. No tightness, no dryness, just clean, comfortable skin.
2. Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion [HYDRATE]
   A calming, oil-free moisturiser that hydrates and soothes without clogging pores. Perfect for all-day comfort.
3. Pro+ Bio Soothing Day Mineral CC SPF15 [HYDRAPROTECT]
   Containing zinc oxide, vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to further help nourish the skin as well as protect it from UV damage. You are never too young to start with healthy sun-protection habits.
4. Wash + Lotion Duo
   The perfect every-day duo designed to gently cleanse and moisturise from head to toe, enriched with ceramides and formulated for sensitive skin.

AMPERNA^® Skincare is the sensible choice for tweens and teens because it offers gentle, science-backed formulas that support young, developing skin without overwhelming it. Free from harsh actives, fragrances, and known irritants, the range is designed to calm, hydrate, and support the skin barrier, not disrupt it. With soothing ingredients like Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (a postbiotic), niacinamide, and zinc gluconate, AMPERNA^® is a simple, no-fuss routine that encourages healthy skin habits from the start, making it ideal for both tweens just beginning their skincare journey and teens navigating hormonal changes.