Is your bathroom a battleground when it comes to your teenager’s hygiene? On one hand, we struggle to get our teen sons to simply wash their face, while on the other, we grapple with curbing our daughters’ complex beauty routines (seriously, are all those serums necessary?).

That’s why I’m thrilled to have Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness with us today!

Dr. Maguiness is a double board-certified pediatric dermatologist, a mom of two tween boys, so she understands the struggles firsthand, and the co-founder of Stryke Club, a personal care and hygiene brand designed specifically for boys. Dr. Maguiness is here to help us navigate the often confusing and challenging world of teenage hygiene.  

Key Takeaways

• Teenagers often struggle with hygiene due to their desire for independence and busy schedules.
• Parents should model good skincare habits and provide the necessary tools for their teens.
• For boys, a basic skincare routine of washing the face, using a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen is sufficient (see below for recommendations)
• For girls, it’s important to avoid overcomplicating skincare and using harsh products. A gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen are the essentials.
• Pimple patches can be helpful for preventing picking and promoting wound healing in acne.

Meet Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness  

Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness is a double board certified pediatric dermatologist and President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She is mom to two tween boys and co-founder of Stryke Club, a personal care and hygiene brand for boys! She loves to educate the public on all things related to skincare for babies, kids and teens. You can find her on social media @drsheilagh on tiktok and @dr.sheilagh.m on instagram.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• FREE Guide: Dr. Cam’s 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens
• Stryke Club: Skin Care for Teens 
• Basic Skin Care Products for Teens
  • Gentle cleanser (fragrance -free, hypoallergenic) like Cetaphil Face Wash 
  • Facial Moisturizer (fragrance -free hypoallergenic, non -comedogenic, or non -acnegenic) like Neutrogena Fragrance Free Daily Facial Moisturizer 
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater)
  • Cleansing Wipes like Stryke Club’s Wipe Out   

• Extra Products That Won’t Harm Sensitive Teen Skin
  • Hyaluronic Acid Serum like Cerave  
  • Hypochlorous Acid Spray like Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray for Sensitive Skin  
• Acne Skin Care Products
  • Adapalene Treatment like Differin Acne Treatment Gel 
  • Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Medication like Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot  
  • Hypochlorite-based cleanser like CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser 
  • Hydrochlorite patches like Mighty Patch™  

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