? for mothers of daughters

[L Sass]

Hi moms. Again I seek your input. My DD is 9 years old, and I'm working with her on skin care - how to cleanse and moisturize esp facial issues. Just curious - how old were your daughters when you began to teach these issues? TIA

Lorrie

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[ally1966]

Hi, Lorrie! I think I started working with my older daughter (she's 16 now) when she was around 10 -- we bought her own soap and some mild acne products and talked about the basics. She was pretty much into it and followed (still follows) a routine. My younger daughter is 12 now, and she isn't too interested in these issues yet, and so far her skin is doing fine. Of course, I've drilled SUNSCREEN into them since they were very small! Don't they grow up fast?

Allison

 

[nkhansen1]

I started with my daughter at age 7 (she's 8 now) teaching basic skin care. I began puberty just before age 9, and had serious skin and body issues by age 10 because my mother seemed to be in denial about what was happening to me. I want my daughter to be prepared and comfortable, so we're starting early.

 

[maddiesmum]

My daughters were always encouraged to use a mild facial cleanser when taking a bath. For the rest of the time I never worried about it. I am much more concerned that teeth get brushed regularly. Teeth you can screw up big time and that's it for life. If you don't wash your face today, never mind, wash it tomorrow!

Once a girl hits puberty, my message is that daily washing with water and cleanser is the key to managing oil, spots, etc.

We tend to have oily skins in my family, so moisturizer is not an issue. Not unless they go out into a bitter Michigan Winter morning for the school bus and feel the need for a little added protection against the elements, or unless they complain that after washing their skin feels tight.

Clare

 

[6Swans4me]

Hi Lorrie,

My daughters are 9 and 10. I haven't started any special facial regime for them. Unless they start having problems with acne or dry skin, I probably won't bother having them use anything other than water and mild soap. Until then, a splash of water on a sweaty face in the middle of the day can go a long way towards avoiding clogged pores. Hopefully, they'll be blessed like was as a teenager. Unlike my sister, who needed dermatological intervention in the 9th grade, I didn't have problems with acne until my 30's. My husband and I haven't even thought about if and when we'll let them wear makeup!!!! When they get old enough to wear foundation or loose powder, we'll enter the world of make-up removal and skin care. Right now, I'm happy if they remember to floss their teeth without a reminder.

Wendy

 

[MadnNatsmom]

My DD is 8. IMO, prior to hitting puberty is too early for skin regiments. Their young skin doesn't need all those chemicals. Cetaphil is an excellent, gentle cleanser.

However, I've taught her to be diligent about sunscreen, rain or shine. She's already developed a habit of putting it on every morning before school. I told her she will thank me later.