How do teens afford skincare?

after_the_rain333

I’m talking about teens/tweens younger than 15. How do you do it? I’m born in September so I am older for my grade and it feels like all my friends have elaborate skincare routines. Even the basic three step routine is expensive for me. I understand that Cerave and Neutrogena are popular options but I can’t use them because they test on animals. I understand that my family is slightly struggling with money, but my school is in a lower income area where most kids qualify for free lunch. Is skincare a necessity that parents think is worth it and buy for their children? Or do all my classmates receive allowance? What do you think and how do you afford it? Thanks,
after_the_rain

after_the_rain333

If your curious, the three step routine is OXY acne pads, The Honest Company sensitive skin face lotion, and bondi sands face sunscreen

BlackParadePixie

Well, my mom pretty much bought everything for me. That being said, there are literally many different ways to tackle skin care. I would imagine if you googled the right things, you could find a skin care regimen that doesn’t cost much money…using mostly or all natural products…not thing you have to buy in a salon or store like UTLA or whatever. Maybe some of the kids have good babysitting jobs? I dunno…I know I defintely did alot of babysitting when I was younger to make money.

KaraZor-El

Babysitting was my main way of getting money too!
As for skin care, yea so many ways to do it. Just do what works for you, and not give in to the financial and social pressures of pursuits of beauty. 🙂

after_the_rain333

Thank you both. I’m going to start walking my neighbors’ dogs so that should help pay for it

Barbara-

I used my money from babysitting and mom helped me also. Mom was my rock to depend on when I was younger and still is to this day.