Your ultimate guide to starting a lifetime of healthy skin habits for pre-teens. Whether you’re a parent or a young skincare enthusiast, this is your space to learn, grow, and glow!

Why This Matters

Pre-teens face unique skincare challenges—from oily T-zones to first breakouts. Our goal is to simplify skincare with gentle, age-appropriate products and empower families with the knowledge to care for delicate young skin.

Let’s dive in!

Chapter 1: Meet Your Skin

Let’s break it down:

• Skin’s Role: Your skin is your body’s largest organ and its first line of defence!
• Pre-Teen Skin: At this stage, your skin is more sensitive and more prone to dryness, irritation, and early acne.
• Goal: Keep it hydrated, clean, and protected without overloading it with harsh products.

📝 Quick Fact: Over 70% of pre-teens don’t cleanse their skin daily, which can lead to breakouts and irritation.

Interactive Activity: Know Your Skin Type

1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.
2. Wait 30 minutes without applying any products.
3. Use this guide:

• Shiny all over? You have oily skin.
• Shiny T-zone but dry cheeks? Combination skin.
• Feels tight? Dry or sensitive skin.

Write it down: Take note of your skin type. This is the first step to understanding what your skin needs!

Chapter 2: Why Adult Products Don’t Work for Pre-Teens

Using adult skincare on pre-teen skin is like using adult-sized clothes on a child—it doesn’t fit!

• Harsh Ingredients: Retinol, AHAs, and strong fragrances can strip and damage young skin.
• Too Rich or Too Strong: Overloading skin can clog pores or cause dryness.
• Skin’s Needs Are Different: Pre-teens need simple, gentle formulas designed just for them.

💡 Fun Fact: Our products are formulated with your age group in mind—gentle, natural, and easy to use.

Mini Quiz: Spot the Difference

Question: Which ingredient is better for pre-teen skin?

• A: Retinol
• B: Salicylic Acid
• C: Fragrance-Free Aloe Vera

(Answer: C! Gentle ingredients like aloe vera soothe young skin, while retinol and salicylic acid can be too harsh.)

Try This at Home: Compare labels on your products—look for gentle, fragrance-free options.

Chapter 3: The Petite Skin Co. Routine

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Cleanse: Remove dirt, oil, and sweat gently with our foaming cleanser.
2. Moisturise: Keep skin soft and hydrated without clogging pores.
3. Protect: Always apply SPF50 sunscreen to protect against harmful UV rays.

🎯 Pro Tip: Make skincare a fun daily habit—use our 60-second cleansing timer to ensure you’re washing long enough!

Interactive Routine Builder

Help your child design their perfect routine:

1. Choose Your Cleanser: Petite Skin Co. Face Cleansing Foam
2. Pick a Moisturiser: Hydrating Face Moisturiser?
3. Add SPF50: Always!

Chapter 4: Common Pre-Teen Skin Concerns

Dry or Sensitive Skin?
Use our nourishing moisturiser to calm and hydrate.

Oily or Shiny Skin?
A consistent cleanse-and-moisturize routine will help balance your skin.

Fun Interactive: Skin SOS Match-Up

Match the concern to the Petite Skin Co. solution:

• Dry Skin? → Nourishing Face Moisturiser
• Oily T-Zone? → Balancing Foaming Cleanser
• Sunburn? → SPF50 Face Sunscreen (and prevention tips!)

Bonus Tip: Share your success stories with us on Instagram!

Chapter 5: Skincare Myths—Busted!

🚫 Myth: “I don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days.”
✅ Truth: UV rays can damage your skin all year round—apply SPF every morning!

🚫 Myth: “More is better when it comes to products.”
✅ Truth: Too many products can overwhelm pre-teen skin. Simple is best!

🚫 Myth: “Breakouts mean I’m not washing enough.”
✅ Truth: Breakouts are often hormonal—be gentle with your skin.

: Truth or Myth?

• "Only teenagers get acne." → MYTH
• "Natural ingredients are always better." → SOMETIMES (Only if they’re gentle!)
• "Washing your face twice a day is enough." → TRUTH

Chapter 6: Healthy Habits for Life

Interactive Challenge: The 7-Day Skincare Streak

Encourage your pre-teen to stick to their skincare routine for one week straight.

• Use our free 7-Day Habit Tracker.
• Post your streak on social media and tag us for a chance to win a skincare bundle!

Chapter 7: Skincare & Confidence

Skincare isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good in your skin.

Journaling Activity:

• Parents: Share what self-care means to you and help your pre-teen develop their own definition.
• Pre-Teens: Write down three things you love about your skin.

Encourage positive self-image and celebrate small wins in their skincare journey.

👩‍🏫 Join the Conversation
Got questions? Ask away! We’re here to help you and your pre-teen on this journey. Email hello@petiteskinco.com