The best help for teen breakouts is a gentle, consistent routine: cleanse twice a day, treat breakout-prone areas, keep skin moisturized, and don't pick. Harsh scrubs and strong products often make skin drier and more irritated, not clearer.

Why teens get breakouts

As hormones change, skin often produces more oil. Oil, dead skin cells and buildup can clog pores, which leads to blackheads and pimples. It's very common. Read more in Hormonal Breakouts 101.

A gentle routine for breakout-prone skin

1. Cleanse morning and night with a gel cleanser made for oily skin. Do Your Thing AHA & BHA Gel Cleanser helps control oil and unclog pores without over-drying.
2. Treat blemish-prone areas. Face Up To It Clarifying Dry Oil uses salicylic acid and mānuka oil and absorbs quickly.
3. Repair with Bright & Early Vit C Repair Serum  to brighten and even skin tone after breakouts.

All three come together in the 3-Step Clearing Set. For individual spots, Stick With Me Pimple Patches help protect breakouts from picking while they heal.

Habits that help

• Hands off. Picking and squeezing can lead to more redness and marks.
• Be patient. Give a new routine a few weeks before deciding if it's working.
• Don't over-do it. More products, or scrubbing harder, usually means more irritation.
• Change pillowcases often and clean phone screens.
• Remove makeup before bed.

When to see a doctor or dermatologist

See your doctor or a dermatologist if breakouts are painful, deep or cystic, leaving scars, or affecting your teen's confidence. Doctors can recommend treatments that aren't available over the counter.

FAQ

Is the Clearing Set too strong for younger teens?
No. It's made for tweens and teens aged 9–19 with oily, combination or breakout-prone skin, and is designed to work without harsh actives or stripping.

Should my teen still moisturize if their skin is oily?
Yes. Skipping moisturizer can leave skin feeling tight. Choose a non-comedogenic one like Super Nice.