With over two in five parents admitting their child knows more about skincare than they do, the guidance aims to help parents navigate this discussion with children aged 8-14
As skincare trends become increasingly popular among children and young people, many parents and carers find themselves navigating a fast-changing landscape of advice, products and social pressures.
SkinCare Simplified – A Parent’s Guide, developed in partnership with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, is designed to support families with clear information and answers to the most common questions.
The guide is now available at https://www.thefactsabout.co.uk/SkinCareSimplified
It contains several sections addressing the most frequent questions raised by parents, including general advice on skincare for young people of different age groups, questions on common skin issues and information on ingredients and labelling. SkinCare Simplified - A Parent’s Guide clearly addresses the topic of anti-ageing skincare and another section covers common conversation topics and offers guidance for supporting your child to develop healthy skincare habits.
Input from Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto throughout brings another layer of advice, ensuring recommendations are rooted in the latest clinical expertise.
Infographic leaflets with key advice are also available for download on the campaign hub, including in a mobile, easy-to-share format.
Keep it Simple
The CTPA, as the voice of the UK cosmetics and personal care industry, clearly reiterates its position that anti-ageing products or complex routines should not be used on young people’s skin as they are not designed for this purpose.
“SkinCare Simplified - A Parent’s Guide” recommends, as key advice, to keep skincare simple for young people:
- Gentle cleansing: Wash the face, or if needed use a cleanser suitable for children or for family use to keep the skin clean
- Moisturising: If needed, use a lightweight moisturiser to keep the skin hydrated
- Sun protection: Protect exposed skin when the weather requires it, including using a sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 and has UVA protection
Visit: https://www.thefactsabout.co.uk/SkinCareSimplified
