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Experts reveal the best skincare buys for teens and tweens – and what they should avoid

Thanks to the rise of social media, youngsters are now more interested in skincare than ever before. But what should they really be using on their skin?

Dolls is over; now, Gen Alpha kids are browsing the Sephora website, obsessively watching GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos on YouTube, and treating a trip to Boots like a day out. A great basic moisturiser (Image: Cetaphil) Dr Derrick Phillips, a consultant dermatologist, explains the root of the problem: "Acne can occur due to hormonal changes during puberty, which lead to increased sebum production, causing whiteheads, blackheads and pimples." If they're battling stubborn blemishes, 47 Skin Serum, £29, might be a good option, boasting silver chitoderm and 15% azelaic acid to keep breakouts at bay, reduce redness and fade acne scars.

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