This week, we thought it would be interesting for us to share with you some of the most frequent questions we get and the answers we give.

What is the liquid foundation replacement that you recommend now that you discontinued your custom blended line?

Yep – this is the number one question we have received ever since our liquid foundation supplier stopped making the foundation base we used for over 30 years. And sadly, the answer is not that we have found a solid replacement. We looked and looked but there were no other foundation suppliers that had the ingredients we required.

After reading literally hundreds of ingredient lists, this one is the makeup that has the least chance of clogging your skin – https://dermablend.com/products/flawless-creator%E2%84%A2-lightweight-foundation?variant=44266578051379

If you would like us to take a look at the ingredient list of your favorite makeup, please go ahead and send it to clearskin@ninjaskincare.com and we will tell you our thoughts.

What is a good skincare routine for my teenager?

Is your child willing to wash their face in the AM and PM and after exercising/sweating (if more than 1 hour before either AM or PM routines)? That’s the hardest part of getting young people on board – the consistency of washing their faces. If they are willing to do that – then the facial cleanser that matches their skin type would be perfect. Typically, the Normal Facial Cleanser works well for starting out…unless they have sensitive/reactive skin and then start with the Balancing Cleanser.

If they are washing AM and PM then starting with the Salicylic Acid 1 would be ideal. It’s easy to use, invisible, won’t stain/fade sheets, and is a mild treatment. They would start using it in the PM after washing their face – then wash it off again in the AM. And…using sunscreen is imperative in the AM. We have spf 30 or 50….but our sunscreen is not waterproof and if they are sweating a lot then they should not use it on their forehead in case they sweat and it travels into their eyes…and stings! Best bet is to wear a wide-brimmed hat out in the sun also!

• AM – cleanser, sunscreen
• After sweating – cleanser
• PM – cleanser, Salicylic Acid

If their pimples are getting larger or are more red/inflamed, then they would benefit from the Abolishing Sulfur Mask and use it 4-7 x a week in the evening after washing and before the Salicylic Acid.

If their pimples are more than little blackheads at this point, then start off with the benzoyl – determining if 5% or 10% is better.

If they are inside all the time then they can use the MultiPlexion Moisturizer only.

Why is my menstrual cycle important for clear skin?

As you know, hormones affect the skin – so that’s why we ask about hormones and your cycle. The female hormone progesterone rises in the bloodstream for females at puberty and stays high until the late 30’s. That hormone makes the oil glands produce more waxy oil and causes more pimples to form – primarily on the lower half of the face. As a teenager, smaller breakouts are being aggravated by hormones during puberty. This is normal and the good news is that our treatment will be successful at fighting back those breakouts, as long as you are consistent with our skincare treatment.

If my existing routine ceases to be as effective as it used to be, how can I get more aggressive?

If you want to do more to zap pimples, wash your face in the late afternoon/early evening and apply just the 10% BPO medication. Keep the same AM and PM routines  – so that gives you twice a day with Salicylic Acid and the Benzoyl Peroxide/Sulfur Medication. You can use mineral foundation over it if you’re going out. Just remember you have it on so that you don’t rub your face against clothing and bleach it! This will help make the treatment stronger.