Acne is the inevitable enemy of youth. Between the ages of seven and fourteen, most girls will develop skin blemishes as their bodies begin the process of puberty. Zits leave their victims feeling self-conscious and uncertain about their image. However, there are choices in how girls can address blemishes---before they begin to happen. Positive skin care beauty tips tweens should take into consideration will help them to endure puberty while protecting their skin for the future, keeping it looking fresh and healthy for their whole lives.

1. No matter what product you use, never succumb to the urge to pick blemishes. Picking and popping zits leads to scarring. Picking is also a main cause of enlarged pores, which then lead to worse and more pervasive acne problems.

2. Developing a daily cleansing routine is key to preventing blemishes and nourishing skin. Tweens who have the discipline to wash their faces twice daily, as well as applying sunscreen protection, will avoid many blemishes. Zits may still arise (they are an unfortunate part of hormonal activity), but clean, healthy skin is a good defense against unneeded acne.

3. Applying a broad-spectrum protection sunscreen is a tween's best protection for a future of healthy skin. Beyond the look of healthy, wrinkle-free skin, sunscreen protects against skin cancer, one of the most aggressive killers that is often preventable through simple cosmetic diligence. Research has shown that every sunscreen, regardless of its sun protection factor (SPF), should be applied generously every two hours while exposed to the summer sun. A hat alone is not an acceptable form of protection. In non-summer months, sunscreen should still be applied daily.

4. A balanced diet and restful sleep are also critical to having healthy skin. Your mother always stressed the importance of eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and now she is encouraging simple skin care beauty tips tweens should follow for radiant skin.

5. Letting your skin breathe is critically important to healthy skin. Many tweens are starting to experiment with applying makeup. While there are a number of well-formulated cosmetics available, it is important to thoroughly remove any make up and cleanse skin before bed each night. Leaving cosmetics on your face overnight clogs pores and quickly leads to skin blemishes. The skin needs plenty of air to breathe.