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TEEN SKIN, SIMPLIFIED

Feeling shiny or congested? Keep your routine balanced.

Discover a simple routine for oily and congested teen skin without stripping your skin or overloading it with products.

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WHAT'S GOING ON?

Oily teen skin still needs balance.

During the teen years, changing hormones can increase oil production, which can leave skin looking shiny or feeling congested. Sweat, everyday build-up and dead skin can add to that feeling. It can be tempting to cleanse more aggressively, but a balanced routine should focus on gentle cleansing, hydration and consistent care.

WHAT YOUR SKIN NEEDS

CLEANSE WITHOUT STRIPPING

Remove excess oil, sweat and everyday build-up while keeping your cleansing routine gentle.

DON'T SKIP HYDRATION

Oily-feeling skin still needs hydration, so don't automatically avoid toner or moisturiser.

KEEP IT BALANCED

Avoid constantly adding stronger products. A simple, consistent routine gives you a better foundation.

YOUR SIMPLE ROUTINE

  • STEP 01

    CLEANSE

    Gently cleanse away excess oil, sweat and everyday build-up without over-cleansing.

  • STEP 02

    HYDRATE

    Refresh and hydrate after cleansing. Oily-feeling skin still benefits from this hydration step.

  • STEP 03

    TREAT

    Add Glow Fuel as the targeted treatment step in your daily routine.

  • STEP 04

    MOISTURISE

    Keep skin comfortably hydrated rather than automatically skipping moisturiser because your skin feels oily.

  • STEP 05

    PROTECT

    Finish your morning routine with SPF 30 to help protect your skin from everyday sun exposure.

Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Gentle Face Cleanser 125 ml bottle with green label, white pump and clear cap on a white background.
Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Hydrating Mist Toner 125 ml spray bottle with green label and white pump on a white background.
Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Vitamin C Brightening Serum 30 ml bottle with orange label and white pump on a white background.
Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Daily Face Moisturiser 50 ml bottle with green label and white pump on a white background.
Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Face Sunscreen SPF30 50 ml bottle with bright yellow label and white pump on a white background.

WHEN TO USE YOUR ROUTINE

MORNING

Cleanse → Hydrate → Treat → Moisturise → Protect

Finish with Sunguard SPF 30 as the final step in your morning routine. Introduce targeted treatments gradually as your skin needs them.

EVENING

Cleanse → Hydrate → Treat → Moisturise

At night, follow your routine through to moisturising. Treatment steps can be adjusted to suit your skin.

EXTRA CARE

Give your skin a little extra support.

Farrell Naturals TEENSKIN Purifying Clay Face Mask 50 ml green jar with white lid on a white background.

Purifying Clay Face Mask

R 250.00

Add the Glow Up Detox & Brightening Face Mask as an occasional weekly treatment when oily or congested-looking skin needs a little extra care. Keep it as an addition to—not a replacement for—your everyday routine.

TEEN SKIN TIP

Oil isn't the enemy.

Trying to remove every trace of oil can lead to an unnecessarily harsh routine. Focus on keeping your skin clean, hydrated and comfortable instead.

GOOD TO KNOW

Not necessarily. Cleansing more often or more aggressively isn't always better. A gentle morning and evening cleanse is a simple starting point, with additional cleansing after heavy sweating when needed.

No. Oily-feeling skin still needs hydration. Choose a suitable moisturiser and use an appropriate amount rather than automatically removing moisturiser from your routine.

Oily skin generally refers to excess oil or shine, while congested-looking skin may appear bumpy or have clogged-looking pores. The two can occur together, but they're not exactly the same thing.

Use the mask as a weekly treatment according to the directions on the product. It should complement your everyday routine rather than replace your daily skincare steps.

If you have persistent or severe skin concerns, painful breakouts, scarring or symptoms that worry you, speak to a qualified healthcare professional or dermatologist for personalised advice.

Simple advice to help you understand your skin and build better skincare habits.

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