skincare tips
You’ve only got one skin. It’s important that you take care of it. Young Solution is here to help you when spots try to take over. Get into the habit of using it once or twice a day and be religious about it. Then follow our simple Skincare Tips to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your skin healthy inside and out.
Anti-oxidants are tiny little chemical compounds that work to clean your skin from within. You get them mainly from eating the right things. Fresh fruit & veg, as well as wholegrain foods like wholewheat bread or brown rice, are your best sources of anti-oxidants so make sure you pile your plate with them on a daily basis.
One of the ways our bodies use water is to flush out impurities. It gets right into every cell and helps to wash away the bad stuff, like excess oils and toxins…stuff that can cause zits! Keeping yourself hydrated means there is less chance for rubbish to build up in your cells so drink lots of water to help keep your skin clean, clear and healthy.
If you are prone to getting spots all over your body, avoid wearing tight clothes so your skin has some room to move and breathe. Dirt and oil can collect in the material and friction can cause irritation.
4. be sun sensible
The sun is unavoidable…it’ll get you on the sports field, walking between classes or when you’re just hanging with friends at break times. Too much sun can damage your skin, which means lots of wrinkles later in life! It can also make your body produce more sebum (natural skin oil) so it can make acne worse. Make sure you protect your skin every day by using a moisturizer with a built-in SPF, like Young Solution’s Take Control Mattifying Moisturiser (SPF 15).
We know how tempting it can be to get your nails under those nasty white and blackheads when they appear and how satisfying it can be when they pop. But resist the urge! Squeezing your zits could damage both the pore and the skin around it so that when the impurities causing the zits are gone, you will be left with a nasty scar. Rather reach for Young Solution and let it do the work for you…it will leave your skin problem- and scar-free!
Touching your face without washing your hands first means any bacteria on your fingers can get into your pores. Avoid unnecessary zits by making sure your hands are clean before you apply anything like creams or make-up and try not to touch your face throughout the day.
who we are
Young Solution is a skincare brand that offers products specifically formulated and designed to target the problems faced by teens and young adults the world over. It promises oil-free, spot-free skin in no time at all.
Founded by Innoxa – a recognized brand worldwide known for its effective range of hypoallergenic skincare offerings that ‘do not harm your skin’. Founding pioneers of skincare without animal testing, Innoxa products are proudly endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty.
Innoxa was founded in France by dermatologist, Dr Francois Debat, who believed in treating every being gently. Right from the beginning the Innoxa philosophy has been “First do no Harm”.
Living all over the world in 1925, recognizing the strength of the formulations, pharmacist, Albert Alberman exported the first Innoxa products from France to the United Kingdom where it was the first skincare range to be recognized by the British Medical Association.
The Innoxa business thrived in the United Kingdom during the 1930’s, resulting in the need for Albert Alberman to commence manufacture of Innoxa products in the UK to service the demand for the range of high quality hypo-allergenic skincare. The UK would later become the sole manufacturer of Innoxa products during WWII, due to the occupation of France.
In 1933, the brand expanded globally, with Innoxa products being exported for the first time to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Following which, local demand for the iconic skincare range lead to local manufacture commencing in Australia in 1933, followed by South African in 1945.
By the 1980’s, Innoxa realised that teen skin needed specialist treatment and the Young Solution range was born. Innoxa poured experience and technical know-how into the formulation of a range of products that were guaranteed to target and effectively deal with the problems faced daily by younger skin.
Today, Young Solution is manufactured with care in South Africa. By partnering with local developers and manufacturers, the best in the field, Young Solution is able to offer renowned skincare products tailor-made to the South African environment and specific skincare concerns.
faq’s
Got a question?
1. what causes zits?
Zits pop up (pardon the pun) when pores get blocked by excess sebum (a natural oil secreted by your skin), dead skin cells and bacteria. Squeezing them is a no-no! It can damage the skin around the pore and force the dirt even deeper into your skin, making the problem worse and causing scarring. Rather dry them out with fast-acting Young Solution Wipe Out Spot Drops.
Both are types of acne vulgaris (yep, that really is the scientific name). Black heads are open pores that are blocked by a plug of excess oil and keratin. The substance causing the blockage darkens as it oxidizes, creating the black look. Whiteheads or pimples, on the other hand, are closed pores. They are filled with the same substance as blackheads but don’t oxidize or go darker because there is no opening to the skin’s surface.
3. does eating chocolate cause acne?
Specifically? No. But a poor diet can. What you eat influences hormone production in your body. Hormone production in turn influences the production of sebum (natural skin oil). Eating too many fatty or sugary foods can result in an over-production of sebum, meaning your pores are more likely to get clogged. Keep your diet as fresh and healthy as possible.
Relax! Most teens outgrow their bad skin by the time they hit their twenties. Your hormones will settle down, your body will make peace with itself and life will return to normal. If you hit the big 2-0 and find you’re still having problems, see a dermatologist. In the meantime, keep up your daily skincare routine, eat healthily and drink lots of water to keep the spots at bay.
