Back-to-school routines matter. This blog is written especially for UK tweens and teens, keeping things friendly, reassuring, and easy to understand. Your skin goes through lots of changes during these years, and that’s completely normal. Hormones, weather, school stress, sleep, food, and even screen time can all affect how your skin feels from week to week.

One of the most important things to remember is that skincare doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, doing too much can sometimes make skin feel worse. That’s why sticking to a gentle routine is always the best place to start.

Cleansing your skin morning and night with Squeaky Clean Cleanser helps remove sweat, dirt, and pollution without stripping your skin. This is especially important during the school week, when your skin is exposed to busy classrooms, PE lessons, and changing temperatures.

After cleansing, hydration is key. Using a lightweight serum like Solve It Serum helps your skin hold onto moisture, which keeps it feeling comfortable and balanced. If your skin ever feels tight, flaky, or a bit sore, that’s usually a sign it needs more hydration not stronger products.

During the daytime, protecting your skin is just as important. Even in winter or on cloudy days, UV rays are still around. Applying Facely The Day SPF 50 UVA Moisturiser helps protect your skin now and in the future, while also keeping it soft and moisturised throughout the day.

It’s also worth remembering that skincare works best alongside healthy habits. Drinking water regularly, eating balanced meals and snacks, getting enough sleep, and taking breaks from screens all support your skin from the inside out. None of this has to be perfect – small, realistic habits make the biggest difference over time.

Social media can sometimes make skincare feel stressful, with lots of trends and “perfect skin” images. But real skin has texture, pores, and occasional spots and that’s completely normal. Comparing your skin to others can make you feel worse, even when you’re doing everything right. If your skin has an off day, be kind to yourself. Stressing about it often makes things feel bigger than they are.

A calm, consistent routine, like cleansing, hydrating, and moisturising, helps your skin settle over time. At night, finishing your routine with The Night Shift Moisturiser gives your skin the support it needs while you sleep. Night-time is when your skin repairs itself, so this step helps lock in hydration and comfort.

Finally, remember that your skin will keep changing as you grow and that’s okay. There’s no such thing as perfect skin, and you don’t need to “fix” yourself. Looking after your skin is about feeling comfortable and confident as you are right now. Taking care of your skin is also about taking care of you. Be patient, stay gentle, and trust that you’re doing enough.