Question: Hi Val- why does my teenage son only get bad acne around his chin and lower cheeks?  The rest of his face seems fine. 

Valentina: This is very common for teens. Acne around the chin is usually from overactive hormones, something all teens most likely will experience.  The
overactive hormones produce extra sebum (oil) around the chin and lower
jaw line which tends to cause higher levels of acne there.

 Your teen should be on a good skin care regimen.  He should wash his face twice a day and follow that up with a toner and acne treatment for affected areas.  If areas of his face are dry he should use a gentle moisturizer for those areas.  Use an acne fighting exfoliator at least once a week as well.

 It is a good idea to begin him on a monthly teen facial routine.  The facial will help extract any impurities that are trapped beneath the skin’s surface.  Removing them during a facial will often prevent them from forming whiteheads later on.  Our Valentina's teen facial is formulated specifically for the problems of teen skin, we use all natural, anti-oxidant products.

 It is important to regularly clean cell phones as well.  Cell phones are notoriously dirty and full of bacteria.  We often press them up against our cheeks when we talk which can cause breakouts.  Also try to keep his hands away from his face.  When oils from our fingers are transposed onto our skin, breakouts are likely.  

 If his skin does not respond to over the counter medicine, a dermatologist can recommend a prescription to treat his acne. 

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leading dermatologists, providing skin care regimes for their patients.
Valentina is a member of the National Cosmetology Association and a
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certification available in the United States and worldwide. Most
recently, Valentina completed a rigorous training program with the
Spanish organization Wontersaf, one of the world's leading centers for
trichology, capillary diagnostics and scalp and hair treatment to
combat hair loss and other hair dysfunctions. Valentina also holds a
Registered Nursing Degree from Kharkov State University and Cosmetology
degrees from the Kharkov Medical Institute in the Ukraine and the Capri
Institute of Cosmetology in New Jersey.

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