Is Your Teen Hooked on YouTube’s Teenage Dermatologists?

So, my daughter Sofia recently walked in, wide-eyed, and said, “Mama, I think I have skin cancer.” I figured that she got the idea from a YouTube video. And that’s not all—she’s been watching videos of  young women using fillers and retinol like they’re going out of style. Sofia is at an age (15) where her skin’s biggest concern should be the occasional pimple, not the need for anti-aging products!

This made me realize that it’s time to have the talk with our teens. Not just the birds and bees, but the “sugar can mess with your skin” talk, along with the “eat your greens” lecture. Because, yes, broccoli and spinach can actually help keep that acne at bay—who knew?

Navigating skincare as a teen is like trying to figure out TikTok’s latest dance craze: confusing, often awkward, and definitely not something you want to overthink. Puberty brings acne, blackheads, and dry patches, making kids feel like they’ve lost control of their own faces. It’s enough to make anyone run to Sephora, but hold up! Some of those fancy products are way too strong for young skin, even if they’re trending on Instagram. 

Here’s the deal: all your teen really needs are three basic steps—cleanse, moisturize, and slap on some SPF. That’s it. Seriously. Once they’ve got that down, then maybe, just maybe, we can talk about adding a little something extra for specific skin needs.

But to get them started off right, why not treat them to our Teen Facial for just $39.99? It even comes with a mini bottle of rosehip seed oil, which is perfect for hydrating, healing, and keeping their skin looking fab. Plus, Sugarmoon’s Nutrient-Rich Aloe Vera is packed with vitamins A, C, E, and B12, along with a bunch of other good stuff that’ll leave their skin glowing like they just walked off a filter-free selfie.

So, let’s keep it simple, keep it fun, and keep our teens from turning into skincare-obsessed mini dermatologists. After all, they’ve got plenty of time to worry about wrinkles… in about 30 years.