Skincare has become a major trend among tweens and teens, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram full of routines, products, and glowing skin hacks. But are these trends actually beneficial for youthful skin? How is tween skin different from adult skin, and which ingredients are helpful versus harmful? We spoke with Randal Antle, MMSc, PA-C, a dermatology physician assistant in Atlanta, GA, about what parents should know when selecting skincare products for their children, which ingredients to avoid, and how to create a simple, effective skincare routine for tweens.

<p>Skincare has become a major trend among tweens and teens, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram full of routines, products, and glowing skin hacks. But are these trends actually beneficial for youthful skin? How is tween skin different from adult skin, and which ingredients are helpful versus <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20240221/elaborate-skincare-routine-can-cause-teens-more-harm-than-good" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">harmful</a>? We spoke with <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.dermga.com/physician-assistants-members/randal-p-antle-mmsc-pa-c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">Randal Antle, MMSc, PA-C</a>, a dermatology physician assistant in Atlanta, GA, about what parents should know when selecting skincare products for their children, which ingredients to avoid, and how to create a simple, <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.webmd.com/teens/teen-skin-care-tips" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">effective skincare routine for tweens</a>.</p>

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Skincare has become a major trend among tweens and teens, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram full of routines, products, and glowing skin hacks. But are these trends actually beneficial for youthful skin? How is tween skin different from adult...