Avoid a Face Palm! #FaceUp

We've all been there. When we had our first break --- break out that is. Acne (aka pimple) break out. Mild or otherwise, we’ve gone through that. We still do! And it’s really not pleasant, is it? Now that my teens are experiencing acne problems themselves, I would sometimes just make myself feel better by thinking that at least my sons and I have something new to bond about. Sounds funny but it's true. Coby and I even sometimes joke that our pimples appear based on karmaic law. When he has a pimple and I happen to point it out, I'll surely wake up the next morning with a pimple of my own, and that works vise versa!Thankfully our pimple problems are very mild, and I haven't noticed any outwardly effects on his emotional state or self image. However I know for a fact that dealing with these skin issues, is a big deal for him. How can it not be when he's asked me several times to help him find solutions to clear up his skin and teach him how to prevent them from cropping (or popping) up again.Daddy and the teenA lot of studies show that for most teens, along with these acne breakouts, come raging hormones, social issues, a long list of questions about who they are, what they want to do, where they belong --- resulting to a pretty unstable self-esteem and confidence. Physical appearance is a major concern. Oftentimes it’s the only thing that matters. They want to feel good about themselves by looking good. They want their fellow teenagers to admire them – physically. Giving them that whole “what matters is what’s inside” talk won’t really settle now (we keep trying though!). Let’s just admit that having pimples on your face is not really attractive. Won’t make heads turn. Away maybe. You know what I mean.Therefore, instead of teasing them “Uuy, you’re in love, huh?” it's good to help them #FaceUp and deal with it in the right way. As the cliché goes, prevention is always better than finding a cure. Germs are the root cause of acne, not being in love. Acne bacteria that get trapped in pores feed on excess oil and dead skin cells, and their proliferation is what causes the inflammation on the skin that manifests itself as a pimple.Learning about Safeguard's new line Safeguard Derma Sense is quite interesting to me now as well as my boys. The brand well known for its standards in hygiene now provides simple skin defense against pimples by neutralizing acne-causing bacteria and providing long lasting protection that Safeguard is known for. This variant like all other Safeguard variants is dermatologically-tested and is recommended for daily use as it does not contain additives making it more tolerable and suitable for the face.Safeguard Derma Sense comes in Face and Body Wash (liquid) and Face and Body Bar (solid bar). It also comes in sensitive skin and acne-prone skin variants. Safeguard Derma Sense is found to not only help prevent breakouts, it is proven to help visibly reduce acne in 89% of users. This transformation may be physical but the benefits are far-reaching, helping lift the frustration and insecurities away.Let’s face it, while there are probably a handful of people who are blessed to not have breakouts at all, our teenagers, especially, will probably not be among that lucky group. They will (most probably) have pimples if they don't already, and some, if not treated properly can even leave a scar on their faces. This was in fact my last reason for "nagging" Coby, constantly reminding him not to prick his pimples, or else. I hate being a nag but I thought better than finding him scarred for life or for many years.I think that when we as parents #FaceUp to our teenagers’ problems even their skin concerns, we help them #FaceUp as well to their own problems, avoid mishaps and unpleasant situations (Face Palm!) and allow them to gain the confidence they need to move ahead in their own lives.To learn more about Safeguard Dermasense, log on to: http://www.safeguardphilippines.com/products/dermasense/barsoap-acne/or watch this video: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=699954663395780&set=vb.231733653551219&type=2&theaterFollow Safeguard Philippines on:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/safeguardphilippinesTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/safeguardphilippines