If you’re someone who’s ever struggled with stubborn acne, you know firsthand how this skin condition can impact your self-esteem and confidence. Whether it’s spontaneous breakouts here and there or deep, cystic acne that won’t go away, all forms of acne -- from mild to severe -- can affect someone’s ability to feel comfortable in their own skin. 

This struggle of feeling confident is further exacerbated for teens and young adults, as they often deal with the pressure from peers, sports, and school. Not to mention, with the boom in social media, more and more teens are consumed with making sure their appearance is in tip-top shape, which is having a detrimental effect on mental health among younger generations. 

And even though acne is a common problem among people aged 12-24, that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with! Especially when a new pimple on the cheek or a breakout on one’s forehead can feel like the end of the world in a young person’s mind. 

However, as a parent, there are a few steps and changes you can encourage your teen to make in their everyday life to ward off breakouts and treat their skin with kindness to avoid acne. 

For instance, washing their face daily, uncovering different foods that may increase the chances of a breakout (dairy is a big one for many people!), reducing stress, and finding the right acne treatment products that work for their unique skin. 

Additionally, regularly swapping out their pillowcase, washing their face after a sweat session, and looking at the ingredients in their hair and body care products are 3 other underrated ways to combat acne. 

Furthermore, there’s one more little-known way you can boost your teen’s confidence and reduce their stress that will make you wonder why you didn’t do this before… 

Simply swapping out their shampoo (and conditioner if they use one). 

How to Boost Your Teen's Confidence and Lower Their Stress by Swapping Shampoos

Elevated Confidence from Clear Skin 

How do you think your teen would feel if they woke up every morning, looked in the mirror, and had clear skin free from stubborn acne and irritating breakouts? 

I’m guessing they would feel more confident in themselves and more self-assured in their own body! (Not to mention, you’d feel pretty good too, as you wouldn’t have to see your teen suffer from distressing acne!) 

So what does this have to do with shampoo? 

Well, sometimes hair products can contain harmful, skin-damaging ingredients like icky sulfates, nasty parabens, and pesky pore-clogging oils that can trigger breakouts and can further enhance already existing acne.

In fact, many so-called “healthy” hair brands lining the shelves contain these problematic ingredients! And they aren’t doing your teen’s skin any favors. 

For instance, parabens can mimic hormones and cause hormonal imbalance, while sulfates are a common trigger for redness, inflammation, and irritation. 

When you swap your teen’s regular shampoo out for a premium alternative that leaves out these ingredients and instead uses a skin-benefiting formula filled with acne-blasting elements like aloe vera, hibiscus flower extract, and comfrey, you’ll no doubt start to see a difference in their skin and confidence levels! 

Less Stress with Key Aromatherapy

Did you know certain smells can help reduce stress levels, relax the muscles, and improve one’s mood? 

For example, the blueberry, pomegranate, and cucumber extracts in TEENOLOGY Blueberry-Pomegranate-Cucumber Shampoo helps turn shower time into spa time with its relaxing scent, while the peppermint extract in the TEENOLOGY Sweet Mint Shampoo relieves muscle tension and clears the mind with its invigorating aroma. 

By including natural botanical extracts in their shampoo, conditioners, and body washes, TEENOLOGY helps users of their hair and body care products take advantage of aromatherapy to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. 

For teens especially, switching to hair and body care products that utilize key scents and aromas is essential for alleviating stress, relieving tension, and relaxing the mind for a better outlook on the day! 

If you’re ready to help your teen feel more confident with clear skin and less stress with the right scents, it’s time to swap your teen’s shampoo and conditioner for TEENOLOGY. 

Here’s to healthy hair, clear skin, and a happy mindset!