The right natural skincare routine for teenagers

Why is being a teenager so hard? Why does their pretty baby skin start to turn red and get covered in acne and blemishes? Why is it that when they tend to become more confident, the appearance of their face makes it even more complicated?

Adolescence is the age when everything starts to become possible. Teenagers become emancipated and free to live their first dreams. It is the age when they start to experience life in all its exciting but also confronting aspects. And for good reason, teenage acne is a blow to their burgeoning self-esteem.

Is acne a fatality? No. Acne affects 60% of the adolescent population. There are also various degrees of its expression with several types of pimples: white or blackheads, pustules, papules, etc.

15% of young people are affected by a severe form that really impacts their daily life; school discomfort, withdrawal, social shame and feelings of dirtiness...

Today, research and progress have made it possible to understand and find solutions to help this problem. Above all, we must never lose hope. In most cases, improvement occurs around the age of 18.

In the meantime, we explain what you can do to help your teenagers to make the transition to adulthood without worrying about their faces.

***

Teenagers and acne, what actually happens?

Aaaahhh, puberty...... That great moment in life when the transition from child to adult triggers an untimely hormonal discharge.

Basically, boys will produce androgenic hormones such as testosterone. Girls also produce them in small amounts to ensure muscle development and strengthening of the osteoarticular system. They also host their own estrogen production. The latter will trigger menarche, which marks the end of puberty for the girl with the first menstruation. These hormones therefore develop the sexual character and reproductive organs for each individual. In addition to this, weight and height also change during this period.

But there is also a development of hair and sweat glands.

These are the twin concepts of our own: the skin. The spontaneous hormonal overload of androgens leads to an overproduction of sebum. Its nature thickens and the pores fill up. It is this phenomenon that will lead to acne, blemishes and eventually scars.

There is also another factor that impacts the condition of the skin: Propionibacterium acnes. But what is this thing?

It's a small bacterium found in the skin microbiota. Like many bacteria, it does not wish us any harm as long as there are no conditions that favour its opportunistic proliferation.

However, it feeds on sebum and becomes inflammatory in an anaerobic environment. In fact, it reacts immediately when trapped in a blocked pilosebaceous canal. This microbiotic imbalance is characterised by the expression of red and painful pimples.

Add to this various anxiety issues, wearing a sanitary mask, consuming industrialised and overly sweet products, junk food, sometimes alcohol and tobacco and the picture continues to blur...

What should be done about teenage acne?

Should we consider that affected teenagers are obliged to suffer without being able to act? The answer is obviously no. Let's not forget that anything is possible! There is always a way to temper the expression of acne, or even to get rid of it!

That said, you will need to be rigorous and patient. Don't give up too quickly.

In the next paragraph, we will give you tips on how to intervene locally on the face. Let's start with a healthy lifestyle.

Stop endocrine disruptors

Did you know that endocrinologists and dermatologists are observing that the age of puberty is starting earlier and earlier. Some young girls start menstruating before the age of 10. It would seem that this is not without the influence of endocrine disruptors. They have the unfortunate tendency to stimulate hormone receptors and create unbalanced physiological reactions.

So it's time to make our teenagers aware of their food choices. More fruit and vegetables, of course, but from organic or small-scale farming with virtually no pesticide impact.

Let your food be your medicine

Healthy eating for teenagers

Of course, there are also endocrine disruptors in plastic food packaging, but the main problem lies elsewhere.

Stop sugar¹

Especially in a crisis phase when the production of insulin in relation to the sugar consumed acts on the production of androgens. It is time to warn against consuming too many sodas, cakes, biscuits and bowls of cereals.

We invite you to bake at home by limiting the sugar in recipes to the required half and using panelle or coconut sugar. And for cereals, use homemade granola.

Limit dairy products²

They are rich in animal growth hormones and lactose. They also contain omega 6. When overloaded in the diet, they also increase insulin and testosterone. And it is often milk that accompanies the big bowl of overly sweet cereals.

We opt for vegetable drinks such as oat or coconut milk. Beware of creams, creme fraiche and other white cheeses.

On the other hand, real yoghurts contain probiotics which may be of interest.

Long live omega 3

It is clear that teenagers often have a total aversion to fish. However, it is very interesting to eat it up to 3 times a week. You can also offer them cooler recipes with Energy Balls made from walnuts and Chia seeds. Think about supplementation if necessary.

Spice it up

Turmeric3, ginger, paprika, cinnamon.... All these spices help to reduce inflammatory reactions and enhance the skin. We therefore invite the cuisines of the world to enliven our teenagers' plates. They often love Indian or Oriental food. Long live Chai Tea or Golden Oat Milk.

Get rid of stress

Adolescence also means exams and continuous hard work at school, regular feelings of injustice and anger, and the first love affair.... Depending on the ups and downs of the family, a teenager may tend to keep his or her emotional feelings to him or herself.

Stress has a direct effect on blood cortisol levels. In too large quantities, cortisol can lead to inflammation. Cortisol is also very much related to blood sugar levels.

In the case of persistent or chronic acne, it is urgent to look at the sources of anxiety and fears of the young person concerned.

Think about all the solutions that can lower stress levels: sports and recreational activities, musical or artistic passions, respected rest time and strolls that stimulate creativity...

If necessary, it is sometimes interesting to consult psychological professionals.

Pur Paradisi, the ultimate teen skin routine

Anti acne routine for teenagers

What about the face? What to do?

The cleansing step is essential. In the morning, it helps rid the skin of excess night-time sebum production. In the evening, it frees you from pollution, perspiration, dead skin and make-up if any.

The Pur Paradisi range contains pink grapefruit extracts titrated in deep purifying fruit acids. We therefore propose the Purifying Cleansing Gel. It also contains Pimprenelle officinale with astringent properties and disinfectant Zinc salts.

Saeve's lethal weapon can be found among our serums. Here it is the Anti-Imperfection Purifying Botanical Serum. Just 4 drops in the morning and evening will soothe the war on your face. In a few days, the reddened appearance fades, bacterial proliferation is calmed and pores are unclogged and tightened. It has a sebum-regulating action that limits visible shine. Peace and light finally settle on your skin. It can also be used on the shoulders and back, as well as locally on pimples directly.

Finally, it would be unthinkable to leave the skin without moisture. Dehydrated skin activates its sebum production to protect itself.

For the day, we suggest Purifying Botanical Fluid with a texture as light as a feather, for an immediate matifying effect. And for the evening, moisturize yourself more comfortably with Hydra Malva QuenchingSoothing Emulsion with softening mallow extracts. Baby-skin feel guaranteed.

Moisturising cream for teenage skin
In just one month of using this ritual, a radical change is visible. We don't ask you to believe us, we ask you to read all the testimonials of our young consumers who have already freed themselves from acne.

If they have succeeded, you can do it too.

The T[ea]m

¹Smith RN1, Mann NJ, Braue A, Mäkeläinen H, Varigos GA A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: a randomized controlled trial. . Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jul;86(1):107-15.

²Aghasi M, Golzarand M, Shab-Bidar S, Aminianfar A, Omidian M, Taheri F. Dairy intake and acne development: A meta-analysis of observational studies. Clin Nutr. 2019 Jun;38(3):1067-1075. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.04.015. Epub 2018 May 8. PMID: 29778512.

³ Jain A, Basal E. Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes-induced mediators of inflammation by Indian herbs. Phytomedicine. 2003 Jan;10(1):34-8. doi: 10.1078/094471103321648638. PMID: 12622461.

Wild plant gatherer, a passionate profession

In the calm of the woods and the back of the countryside, they work in silence so as not to disturb the birds. Without them, there would be no act...

Wild plant gatherer, a passionate profession

In the calm of the woods and the back of the countryside, they work in silence so as not to disturb the birds. Without them, there would be no active ingredients in the creams, no wonderful scents in the care products, no Birch sap in our products.

We don't often think about them, but they are the origin of everything. Almost at the origin of the world insofar as the first men on Earth quickly understood that gathering was their main means of survival.

Wild plant gatherers are sometimes regarded as saints, sometimes as madmen. Does one make a living picking Mallow or Arnica? Do these women and men refuse the modern world? Are they not part of the originals that help save the planet?

Saeve would be nothing without the passionate work of Luc Jalenques. Our plant picker, who harvests the Birch sap and the organic Chaga from our Immunox® patent. Without him, there will be no miracle on your skin.

He is based in Aurillac, in the Cantal, where it is cold as he likes to remind us, in the Auvergne region of our Pauline, founder of the brand. Driven by family habits and traditions, it was she who sought out Luc. Saeve could not exist without her willing and able hands to recognise and harvest the treasures of nature.

Today we tell you about the job of wild plant gatherer, thanks to which Saeve can offer all her wonderful treatments.

1 - Plant gatherer with committed values

Perhaps because they are called "landless peasants" and are dependent on the random generosity of the soil... Perhaps because picking is a humble and delicate act... Perhaps because, over the years of practice, they see ecosystems change, and not always for the better...

Plant pickers are above all nature lovers. Their work colleagues are the trees, the birds, the bees... So how can we not develop the desire to promote the preservation of nature and biodiversity?

Currently, the profession is taught in agricultural schools. One learns all about plants and their uses. For some, the love of picking is passed on from generation to generation. You can see a grandmother picking St John's wort and a great-uncle who swore by hawthorn flowers... In spring, dandelion jelly is made. In August, lavender and lemon verbena are dried for infusions. In winter, one crunches rosehips, the fruit of the rose hip.

For others, the revelation comes from the fact that progress and urban modernity lead to a vital need to return to the land. But for all of them, it is another value that is put in place: that of inviting others to feed on living things and to vegetalise their lifestyle.

With the countryside as their only office, our pickers are true observers. Harvests vary according to climatic and environmental conditions. They observe, scrutinise, breathe and condition their outings according to the seasons, moons and rains. They are the greatest witnesses of the changes of our Century. They are the best sentinels of the ecology.

2 - Gatherer with ancestral gestures perpetuated

The work of the professional is not a Sunday stroll. There are rules to respect in order to practice sustainable and responsible picking.

First of all, respect for the environment in which we pick. It is imperative not to damage anything, not to tear up anything and to respect the peace and quiet of the area. Moreover, for a wild plant picker, even weeds have their uses. Animals, insects and birds live together with the plants. This symbiosis is the source of magic.

And it is for these very hosts that they avoid taking everything. It is unthinkable not to leave their share to the bees and to collect everything. The picker says that the walkers pick far too much, while a third of the shoot should remain in place. In Europe, depending on the rarity of the plants, there are fortunately now quotas.

You also need to know which varieties are edible, which parts of the plant contain the active ingredients and when they are most effective.

And then there is the gesture. Most harvests are done by hand with the palm, fingers or fingernails; sometimes you need a razor blade. The same safe and delicate gesture will be performed thousands of times with the sole aim of not damaging the plant. For the Sap, a little more equipment is needed: a chignole, a hose and an airtight bottle.

After harvesting, the leaves are sorted, removed and dried for several days. The sticky calendula flowers are laid flat on cotton cloth racks and the immortelle branches are dried upside down.

It is also necessary to know the edible varieties, the parts of the plant where the active principles are located and the period during which they are most effective.

After harvesting, the leaves are sorted, removed and dried for several days. The sticky calendula flowers lie flat on cotton racks and the immortelle branches dry upside down, spreading their spicy, liquor-like scent across the barn or roof of the house.

For some plants, there may be some processing: distillation, solarization, maturation or modification into tasting products.

3 - Gatherer to the gift of self and love

Choosing to live off wild plants means collecting or picking on sites far from any toxicity and human presence, far from polluted roads and intensive cultivation. This obviously means getting off the beaten track and going on long journeys and hikes. At first empty, the canvas bag becomes heavier and heavier carried on the shoulder.

Being a wild plant gatherer means getting up early to hit the trails, doing some driving, sometimes not sleeping at home or even sleeping on the road because you have to harvest in the morning before dawn. Even if it is in the open air, the body wears out in another way: backs bent in the wind, knees eroded, hands damaged by repetitive gestures or burnt by the active ingredients. Let's not forget the cold, the rain, the walking, the altitude. Let us also think of those periods when the plant is at its strongest and does not wait. Neither weekends nor holidays.

If the job of a picker were to be told to us, it would probably be with all its magical aspects: the calm, the open air, the steely mind, the inexhaustible herbal knowledge. But above all, it would be through the love of life and all the self-sacrifice he can show to make us benefit from it.

Isn't it said that in the field of the Universe, you gather what you sow?

The T[æ]m

Acne scars: how to get beautiful skin again?

Acne scars are a bit of a double whammy. Firstly, you suffer from having imperfections on your face. This leads to insecurities and a drop in self...

Acne scars: how to get beautiful skin again?

Acne scars are a bit of a double whammy. Firstly, you suffer from having imperfections on your face. This leads to insecurities and a drop in self-esteem. Then, you find yourself marked by microtraumas that are just as painful as the imperfections. There are even situations where the scar takes longer to heal than the pimple.

Hollows, scabs, spots, acne leaves its mark and we're not telling you anything new when we say that pimples don't help. We'll explain why next.

But to the question "Can acne scars disappear?" we can answer that, fortunately, in the majority of cases they do. A consistent routine with the right products at the right time can help them disappear. They will then be a bad memory in your head, but not on your face.

Acne forms, types of scars and, most importantly, solutions, we help you understand what's going on and what you need to do to move forward. You can achieve your dream: perfect, harmonious and regenerated skin without scars. Let's do this!

A reminder of the types of acne pimples

There are several types of pimples. Depending on their nature, they cause different marks that are more or less visible and more or less deep.

• Microcysts and closed comedones

More commonly known as "whiteheads", these are the most common blemishes. They are caused by an accumulation of sebum in the seborrheic duct.

For various reasons, the stagnant sebum cannot be evacuated from the surface of the skin. This obstruction creates tiny bumps. They may never react and disappear on their own, but they can also become slightly inflamed and develop into whiteheads. These pimples can break through naturally without necessarily leaving any visible damage, such as acne scars.

However, if they are stimulated by touching them, they can grow into larger and more noticeable pimples: pustules (defined below). This is a pity, because they are not usually red and remain very discreet at first.

• Blackheads or open comedones

Unlike the previous one, there is no obstruction on the surface of the skin. The accumulation of sebum in the canal can be evacuated towards the outside. The sebum oxidises on contact with the air: this is what gives the blackened appearance. They can degenerate into papules or pustules (definitions below).

As the seborrheic duct is open, it comes into contact with outside bacteria. Since hands are often carriers of various germs, piercing is a very bad idea on blackheads.

• Papules

These are inflamed blemishes. They are bulging, red and painful. Even with make-up, they are visible because they are more prominent than the previous ones. They are therefore larger than microcysts and blackheads.

Papules sometimes develop without any original pimples. They indicate the presence of an opportune bacteria that feeds on the accumulation of sebum.

We often tend to "play" with them by trying to pierce them. At first, nothing comes out of the pimple but clear liquid. Unfortunately, the more the pimple is stimulated, the more it becomes infected and grows on the surface with the risk of migrating towards the pustule and favouring the appearance of acne scars.

• Pustules

A pustule is the result of a severely inflamed papule. This causes the pustule to appear with a clear or yellow fluid at the head. They give the skin a granular appearance.

The skin is then completely bruised. These are the most visible cases both in the crisis phase and in the healing process.

If the skin is not able to expel the liquid and sebum, the infection can migrate to the inner layers. The bumps are then even more pronounced. They may become a nodule up to 5mm in size. Severe forms of acne begin to occur at this stage, which can lead to acne scars. It is obviously imperative to seek medical advice.

Types of scars caused by acne

After this overview, it is clear how much the skin is affected by acne. The cells of the epidermis are under constant strain, sometimes with little time to heal. This creates a concentration of micro-lesions and scarring reactions.

Let's review the different types of scars caused by acne.

• Pigment scars

Pigmented scars are often evidence of inflammation and potentially a slight scab during the healing process. During this phase, the pigmentation of the skin may malfunction. We speak of red, possibly white or even brownish marks. The brown colour of these scars is even more important if you have naturally tanned or black skin.

So yes, if you tend to mess with your pimples, it's possible that you've made the problem worse. But we're not going to beat ourselves up about it. We're just going to draw the right conclusions, namely not to pop pimples when they're in the flare-up phase to avoid acne scars.

• Atrophic scars

These acne scars come from larger and deeper blemishes as previously explained. The skin has "broken out" in various places, the top layer of the epidermis may even have gone if you have used overly aggressive products. On reflection, you may even have bled...

On the face, you can see a grid pattern or small holes, often on the hollow areas such as the cheeks or the temples.

The skin has not been able to recover, which can contribute to the presence of acne scars, and there is even talk of a loss of cellular information. Don't forget that our Immunox® patent has demonstrated real effectiveness on mitochondrial DNA. Birch sap has a regenerating action on collagen synthesis.

• Hypertrophic scars

Hypertrophy is the expression of an increased tissue production. In the case of acne scarring, the tissue may produce too much collagen. This leads to acne scars with a bulging relief and a slightly fibrous appearance.

In this case, and depending on the personal discomfort, surgical interventions can be proposed by health professionals.

Saeve and acne scars

There are two phases of treatment for acne-related problems. Often we will focus on the first phase: the acne breakout. It is often the aesthetic aspect and the loss of self-confidence that prompt us to react.

But what about the healing phase? And what about the regeneration of the skin? Even if the redness and acne reactions are calmed, the skin needs help to get better.

What are the basic tips?

• Beware of the sun

Skin that has been damaged by blemishes such as acne is more fragile, it is thinned on the surface. UV rays harm the production of collagen. It also induces a modification of the cellular DNA. So let's not make it more difficult for the skin to rebuild itself.

In addition, a small scab will tend to turn brown in the sun. This can lead to pigment spots.

• Adapt your skin care

Stop using purifying products. If you're a regular user of harsh skin care products like retinoids and benzoate peroxide, stop the carnage immediately! You're only adding to the problem, literally and figuratively.

Overly drying products cause dehydration. This is counterproductive as the skin will secrete sebum to protect itself. You risk creating new acne pimples.

We have developed two distinct ranges to accompany the two phases mentioned above.

The Pur Paradisi range has been designed to treat acne on the face, neck, chest and even the shoulders. In our products, we bring nature into play. We propose to purify your skin and to act in depth on the causes of acne thanks to pink grapefruit extracts titrated in AHA. Non-oily, non-comedogenic (for the Serum and the Fluid), with a gentle peeling action, Pur Paradisi regulates sebum and clears the seborrheic channels. Inflammation is immediately calmed and the face is reborn.

Anti-imperfection care, prevention of acne scars

Then for acne scars, there is the Perfect Pisum range. The highly concentrated pea extracts are perfect for reharmonising the complexion, correcting pigment spots and allowing the skin to regenerate itself. Cell renewal is boosted, thanks to the presence of our beloved Birch sap and organic Chaga. Goodbye marks, spots and acne scars!

An essential from the range? The Radiance Activating F90 Essence. With its bath of good bacteria (probiotics), it restores balance to the skin and its microbiota. We observe a 100%* reduction in acne marks. Yes, you read correctly, 100%! The correction of all imperfections is 96%*, and the spots lighten up from the first weeks**. You'll see your skin like you've never seen it before!

* 56-day satisfaction test, 23 women.
** Spectrophotometry test for 4 to 8 weeks, 23 women.

Because everything is possible in life.

The T[ea]m

The right natural skincare routine for teenagers

Teenagers and acne, what actually happens?

What should be done about teenage acne?

Pur Paradisi, the ultimate teen skin routine

1 - Plant gatherer with committed values

2 - Gatherer with ancestral gestures perpetuated

3 - Gatherer to the gift of self and love

A reminder of the types of acne pimples

Types of scars caused by acne

Saeve and acne scars

What are the basic tips?

Extraordinary skincare
based on (not so) ordinary plants!

About us

Saeve

Teenagers and acne, what actually happens?

What should be done about teenage acne?

Pur Paradisi, the ultimate teen skin routine

Extraordinary skincare based on (not so) ordinary plants!

Saeve you soon!

About us

Saeve

Extraordinary skincare
based on (not so) ordinary plants!