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Sep 23, 2024

Skincare for tweens?

I'm a big fan of Japanese skincare for myself, but my daughter is getting to the age where she will need skincare for herself -- and that's an area of expertise that I haven't yet delved into. I can do some independent research, of course, but if anyone has tween-aged kids and has any good skincare recommendations for that age I'd be very grateful to hear them!

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genkidesu

genkidesu

Love to travel, interested in J-beauty products and consider myself a convenience store snack aficionado. Navigating the ever-present challenges of expat life, particularly about my TCK's (third culture kids).

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 24

    I don't have kids, but I often talk to my junior and senior high school students about their skin-care routines. A go-to for them and me, too, is "body sheets" that have hyaluronic acid. The "goo" is naturally found in skin, eyes, and joints. It's a great relief for dry skin and healing scrapes and acne aftermath. My "kids" apply these body sheets liberally after P.E. Some kids, like me, get relief from dry skin and eczema with this stuff.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 24

    @TonetoEdo good idea, I'm a fan of hyaluronic acid for my own skin so I'll look into those for my daughter. I'm guessing most things that aren't too chemical-based or stripping to the skin like retinol should be fine for her, but I definitely appreciate getting the inside scoop from your students!

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  • TonetoEdo

    TonetoEdo

    on Sep 24

    @genkidesu When I'm back on campus and have some down time with "my kids" I'll ask them for advice! My kids have all kinds of skin, some of them half-Japanese, too, with a mix of skin care needs depending on their heredity and skin types.

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  • BigfamJapan

    BigfamJapan

    on Oct 24

    Following with interest.

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  • Eli

    Eli

    on Nov 4

    In that age a good moisturizer and sun screen should be enough. Then you could add products for any skin issues your daughter might have. I like the brand aqualabel. Been using it since my tweens. It is a sub-brand of Shiseido but a lot cheaper than the actual Shiseido products.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Nov 5

    @Eli I will have to check them out! Thank you for the suggestion!

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