Teens Skincare: A Dermatologist's Guide to Acne, Sun & Safe Ingredients

About this episode

Dr. Angela Casey discusses the importance of skincare for teens and how to protect their skin health.

Did you know the first two decades of life lay the foundation for lifelong skin health? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Angela Casey , double board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bright Girl Skincare, explains why childhood and adolescence are the most critical years for protecting the skin. From UV damage and acne to social media skincare trends and ingredient safety, Dr. Casey helps parents cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. She explains: Why early sun exposure significantly impacts long-term skin health How skin damage accumulates over time (and why prevention starts young) What safe skincare routines for tweens and teens should actually look like The biggest red flags she sees on social media How to recognize warning signs of skin cancer Why protecting the skin barrier and microbiome matters You'll also learn simple, practical steps parents can implement today: ✔ Start a daily skin self-exam ✔ Apply moisturizer nightly ✔ Use mineral-based sunscreen every day ✔ Avoid harsh DIY skincare trends As Dr. Casey shares, "20 to 30% of our immune system sits in our skin." Protecting it isn't cosmetic — it's foundational health care. We also discuss…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Avila-Shears, Laura Lilia Torres

Guest: Dr. Angela Casey

Topics covered

• teens skincare
• acne
• sun protection
• safe ingredients
• skin health
• parenting advice

Keywords

• teens skincare
• acne
• sun exposure
• skin cancer
• skincare trends
• moisturizer
• sunscreen

Sponsors

Bright Girl Skincare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bright Girl Skincare, American Academy of Dermatology, Skin Cancer Foundation

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