10+ Gentle Skin Care Products for Tweens and Teens

While they’re growing, your teens and tweens need to be taught how to take care of their skin.

When I was a teenager (a very very very long time ago!), there was no skincare range specifically for teenage skin.  So I just used my Mum’s Nutrimetics and Avon.

Now I’m not knocking it – but it was way too harsh for the young skin.  It is so good to see now that there is skincare for acne that is still gentle – and even a range of skincare that was designed by a teenager (I think her Mum is a chemist…. that might be cheating – but good on her!)  Here are our absolute favourites!

If you have one to add that your teenager loves, please drop us a line so we can include it here too!

1. 100% Pure Coconut Oil Cleansing Milk

If your teenager has dry skin from being outdoors or loads of sports, than this is the gentle and natural cleanser he or she will need!  This cleanser is made with coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut water and vanilla bean (so it smells absolutely amazing!) – and is nourishing and gentle on young skin.

100% Pure is a certified natural skincare company that also has organic makeup, hair care and body products.  All the cosmetics are coloured with vegetable pigments and all containers are made in post recycled plastic or glass and the labels are printed with biodegradable soy ink.

Stockists:

• Nourished Life

Grab it from Nourished Life

2. Juniper Skincare Range

The Juniper Skincare Range is Australian made (yay) and uses first grade certified organic and natural ingredients and is free from all chemicals and synthetic preservatives.  So it is very gentle on the skin! None of the products has been tested on animals or contain palm oil.  The range is made specifically to soothe hormone prone skin breakouts.

We love this Juniper Skincare Pack contains four products from the range!

Stockists:

• Biome Eco Store for $112.86

3. Vee Organics 

A complete teen skincare routine bundle, made from all-natural ingredients to be gentle on teen and tween skin. Designed for teens wanting to clear up acne and keep their skin clear. The bundle includes the Vee Organics Cleanser, Exfoliant, Moisturiser & Face Oil each of which is made from natural and organic ingredients and is safe for all skin types.

For best results, use morning and night. Use for sun-damaged, acne-prone, dehydrated and rough skin. All natural ingredients, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and gluten-free. No parabens or sulphates.

Perfect for a gift and to establish good skin habits. Australian-made products with free shipping.

Stockists:

• Vee Organics 

4. Absolution Creative Apothecary’s Natural Organic Gentle Cream Cleanser

This French brand removes makeup and is paraben, PEG and phthalate-free with no synthetic colours or fragrances.

Available from Ecoture

5. Zk’in Purifying Cleansing Gel

This gentle cleansing gel reducing oily shine and restores the skin balance. ZKin has been clinically tested to control sebum.  It is a very effective cleanser that doesn’t dry out young skin.

Available from Biome

6. Burt’s Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser

Burt’s Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser is a light lotion which removes dirt, oil and makeup.  It contains plant-based cleansing ingredients and very gently exfoliates the skin as it cleans.

Available from Bellabox

7. Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution

Dermalogica is a tried and trusted brand for all skin concerns.  This essential cleansing solution is gentle but effective and will remove all traces of grime, dirt and makeup from young skin!

Available from Recreate Yourself

 8. Mukti Balancing Foaming Cleanser

The Mukti Balancing Foaming Cleanser is a daily lightweight cleanser that controls oily skin and is perfect for combination skin.  Although it is quite expensive for a teenager, it has won multiple awards for its formulation for breakouts and acne.

Available from Nourished Life

9. Manuka Biotic Natural Face Cleanser

Manuka Biotic Natural cleanser is perfect for young sensitive skin and is a good all-round gentle cleanser.  It works to remove dirt, oil and bacteria.  It contains certified organic Manuka Oil which contains antibacterial and antioxidant properties which helps to clear pores and minimise breakouts.

Available from Nourished Life

10. Luv Ur Skin Face Wash

Created by a teenager, for teenagers!  This is a naturally formulated face wash that is gentle on the skin without causing irritation.

Available from Luv Ur Skin

11. 808 Dude Zit Free Face Wash for Teens

808 Dude skincare range specifically made with boys in mind!  This zit-free face wash contains soothing antibacterial and astringent oils with soothe, calm and reduce inflamed acne-prone skin.  It is designed to leave teenage skin healthy and clear!

Australian made and owned.  Not tested on animals and vegan.

Available from Nourished Life

12. Petite Skin Co.

Petite Skin Co. was created by two mothers when they couldn’t find products they liked for their young girls. These beautifully packaged cleansers and moisturisers are free of sulphates, parabens, phthalates or synthetic colours and fragrances and are gentle on young skin. The starter kit is sure to impress them too! Petite Skin Co. only use high quality, all-natural ingredients and both of these products are suitable for boys and girls. They also have skin buffers available.

13. Black Chicken Remedies

Australian owned and made, Black Chicken specialises in pure and natural skincare and body products that contain soothing and therapeutic ingredients that will be gentle on teen skin and will reduce redness and swelling associated with teen acne.

Black Chicken Remedies are vegan, not tested on animals and are 100% made and produced from certified organic ingredients.

To try a few of the products, we love this Black Chicken Love Your Face Pack which contains six Black Chicken Remedies Products, a cleanser, complexion polish, moisturizer, face serum and muslin face cloths.

Stockists:

• Nourished Life

These are the favourites as voted by YOU!  Please drop us a line if you have one to add!