11 best K-beauty essentials for teens in UAE, for 2023

11 best K-beauty essentials for teens in UAE, for 2023

Skin woes mark most of the teen years. Sometimes it's a long battle against pimples, and, other times, it's about extracting stubborn blackheads on a school night. The adolescent skin is only, but, adjusting to the big hormonal shift.

Social media platforms are brimming with skincare advice today, and teens starting their skincare routine might get swept up in trends and multi-step regimens. So, what does an effective skincare routine for teens actually look like? Our dermatology expert weighs in on the essential components for different skin types.

In our search, we focus on teens interested in exploring the world of Korean beauty. Here, naturally derived ingredients, such as Centella asiatica, rice extract and soy protein, offer gentle actives to heal the skin, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

What are some common teen skin problems?

Teen skin sees changes in puberty, at a time when kids are grappling with "acne eruptions, dandruff, oiliness, blackheads, whiteheads, hyperpigmentation and excessive sweating" for the first time.

Dr Shubhangi Perkar, specialist dermatologist, MD, at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dubai, said: "Skin in teenagers is influenced by hormones like the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (which triggers puberty)".

Hormones released by the GnRH, in turn, affect the skin oil glands in