Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “Gen Alpha skincare” thing everywhere online, and honestly, I was curious. I mean, these kids are, like, 10 years old and they’re using retinol? I had to investigate.
First, I started by just watching a bunch of TikToks and YouTube videos. It was a wild ride. You’ve got these super young kids talking about serums and moisturizers like they’re beauty gurus. It was kind of cute, but also… concerning?
My Deep Dive
So, I decided to do some actual research, not just rely on social media.I found a lots articles about it,I wanted to know what products, if any, a young kid should actually be using.
- I looked up a bunch of articles about pre-teen skincare.
- I read some opinions from dermatologists.
- I even checked out some parent forums to see what other moms and dads were saying.
Turns out, most experts agree: kids that young really don’t need a complicated routine. A gentle cleanser, a basic moisturizer, and definitely sunscreen – that’s pretty much it. All that anti-aging stuff? Totally unnecessary, and could even be harmful to their young skin.
I figured I’d try a super basic routine myself, just to see what it felt like. I mean, I’m all for healthy skin, but I wanted to experience this from a “Gen Alpha” perspective (even though I’m, uh, definitely not Gen Alpha).
I got myself a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser, a simple moisturizer, and a good mineral sunscreen.I found a basic cleanser and moisturizer. Nothing fancy, just the plain, unscented stuff.
I used the cleanser and moisturizer morning and night. And, of course, I put on sunscreen every single morning, even when it was cloudy. Gotta protect that skin!
Honestly? It felt… fine. My skin felt clean and hydrated. Nothing revolutionary, but definitely not bad. I can see why a simple routine like this would be good for anyone, even kids.
The biggest takeaway? Sunscreen is the real MVP. Seriously, everyone, every age, should be wearing sunscreen every day!
And for the Gen Alpha kids out there, if you’re watching… keep it simple. You don’t need all that extra stuff. Just take care of your skin, and you’ll be good to go!