The best ingredients that are safe for teen skin
With so much talk around teens and skincare lately, it’s hard to know what to look for that you can truly know is safe for your skin.

Since most brands aim their products at more mature skin, it’s best to know what suits younger, more delicate skin.


To help you out when checking the back of a product, we’ve listed out some ingredients that are definitely safe and suitable for your skin.

Safe to use on teen skin:

Niacinamide

this multi-tasking vitamin is known for its deeply hydrating properties. It also helps to protect and soothe the skin.

Zinc PCA

this ingredient is very balancing, helping to support your skin barrier. PCA, or Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid is an amino acid naturally occurring in the skin that helps to balance and reduce excess oil.

Nigella seed oil

a natural, herbal antioxidant, this oil is super soothing and calming for the skin.

Squalane

deeply hydrating and nourishing, this is the vegan, cruelty free and vegetable-derived alternative to squalene that helps to protect your skin.

Bisabolol

well known to be super soothing and calming for the skin – this is a good ingredient to look out for if you skin is feeling particularly sensitive.

Thyme oil

another anti-bacterial ingredient that can help with blemish-prone skin.
Chamomile

is a super-soothing ingredient that helps with redness, itchiness and tightness, to help your skin feel calm and soothed.

Witch hazel

this is a good ingredient to use if you feel like your skin is congested – it helps to balance the skin and make it look clearer as well as help to soothe the skin.

Wheatgerm oil

extracted from wheat, this is rich in nourishing vitamin E that helps to protect the skin.

Tea tree oil

loved for its anti-bacterial properties, this ingredient is also particularly soothing and helps to keep blemishes in check.