“She’s 11 and already using retinol.”
This isn’t just a one-off. More and more tweens are filling their bathroom shelves with luxury serums, eye creams, and active ingredients because they’ve seen their favourite influencers or celebrities doing it on TikTok.
At Skyrah Beauty, we love that young people are interested in looking after their skin — but we also believe it’s time to gently guide them back to what their skin truly needs at their age and stage.
It all starts with TikTok routines. Celebrity “get ready with me” videos and flawless skin filters make high-end products look essential — even for children who still have baby-soft skin.
As a result, tweens are:
But here’s the truth: young skin is already beautiful. It doesn’t need anti-ageing ingredients. What it needs is kindness, care, and the right support to stay healthy and balanced.
Skincare for tweens should be gentle, nourishing, and age-appropriate. Most 9–13-year-olds only need a simple routine built around hydration and protection:
Simple routines help build confidence, consistency, and calm — without overwhelming the skin or creating pressure to “fix” what isn’t broken.
As children begin to enter their mid-teens, changes in hormones can bring about more oil, breakouts, or sensitivity. At this stage, their skincare routine might need to gently adapt — but still doesn’t require anti-ageing products.
This is the time to:
We’re here to guide both tweens and teens as their skin grows with them — always age-appropriate, evidence-based, and with their wellbeing in mind.
Using too many products — especially strong ones — can leave young skin feeling a bit unsettled. It might become a little dry, sensitive, or overloaded.
That’s why we say:Less is more
We totally understand how exciting it is to join in with trends and explore skincare — but we also believe skincare should be age-appropriate, empowering, and rooted in wellness, not comparison.
Our advice for young clients (and their parents) is always:
We’re here to help you feel confident in your skin — no matter your age.
You don’t need to ban skincare or stop their interest — it’s a lovely way to learn about self-care. But you can help by:
At Skyrah, our mission is to support skin at every stage — from teenage glow-ups to radiant adult skin. We don’t follow fads. We follow science, kindness, and what’s best for you.
“We’d rather see a young client using one brilliant product consistently than seven trendy ones incorrectly.”
You don’t need retinol at 11.What you do need is sun protection, hydration, and self-love — and maybe a few sparkly headbands while you’re at it.
Whether it’s your first cleanser or your first facial, we’re here to guide you with professional advice and a big smile.
Click the ‘Book Now’ button for a skincare consultation, or call us to speak with one of our friendly therapists.
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