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Facial Cleanser for Tween

Hi Moms,
My son is 11. I am looking for a facial cleanser or facial soap for him. (Could be used for his body too or could be a separate cleanser/soap.) Something gentle, with not too many chemicals. He is starting to get a few pimples off & on: I don't think it's acne. I think it's probably from his rushing to hurry up & get out of the shower & not washing his face properly--you know how tween boys are!! What do your kids use to wash their face with??

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Cetaphil is known to be a good cleanser, but I think it can be a little mild for that age group -- youngsters with lots of oil. Cetaphil is better for older skin.

There are many good face cleansers -- try Almay or Neutrogena. But I wouldn't get the kind with the acne medication at this point -- that can be a little harsh and actually activate the oil glands to produce more.

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I use Burt's Bees tomato complexion soap. It is wonderful and smells good too. Also, I would recommend using an oatmeal soap. They sell them at natural food stores. They can be a bit pricy for a bar of soap but well worth it. Hope this helps.

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Hi, Cetaphil is a great one! Lots of doctors and dermatologist recommend it for folks with sensitive skin. It is mild and effective.

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Cetaphil is awesome, its very gentle and can be used all over! You can find it at longs or a safeway ...

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Cetaphil is a great product. Also, if you haven't heard of Arbonne products, you should check them out. They are all natural, botanically-based skin care products, and they are wonderful. There is something for every age group. You can check them out at www.everydaycounts.myarbonne.com. You can email for more information, or to get some samples. Good luck.

-K.

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Checks N balances by Origins. It's pretty natural and works with all skin types. It lasts forever too because a little goes a long way. I think I used one bottle every 6 months.

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Witch hazel works great as an astringent. It is less than two dollars a bottle. The generic works as well as the name brand. It doesn't contain artificial colors or perfumes. It can be used after cleansing the face and it helps to close the pores and draw out any dirt in the pores. Just use it with a cotton ball.
I like the Nutrogena soap for cleansing. Not too expensive and they have a variety for different skin types.

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Hands down, Cetaphil. You can find it at almost any drug store.

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As a teenager I used Velocity by Mary Kay. It is light, and it has little scrubbers (non irritating) to help keep the oil under control. It's not drying at all. Good luck! The hradest part with boys is just getting them to actually do it!

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