Teen-aged Girls: No Longer Too Young For Makeup

Teen-aged Girls: No Longer Too Young For Makeup


At the prime of their youth, it is quite natural to see teen-aged girls going gaga over the latest in fashion and make-up trends. It is cool to be beautiful, they would often say. And to be cool means to belong to the “in” crowd. This, for them is the ultimate goal, a basic necessity in order to survive. They, thus experiment with various kinds of makeup products and what-nots.

Some people, particularly mothers themselves of such teen-aged girls, argue that kids are too young to wear makeup. For them, having too much makeup on young, virginal skin may ruin the skin eventually as time goes on. But, really, not all makeup products are harsh and unfriendly, even to young skin. In fact, many cosmetic companies all over the world are formulating makeup products, specifically for teen-aged girls.

Generally, however, teen-aged girls are well advised not to wear too much makeup, regardless of whether or not the products are formulated to suit their skin type. A more natural look is always preferred for young skin. The universal rule is to use a colors that match their skin tone. Light shades of pink or brown will look flattering on them. These will enhance their features, nonetheless, and will not make them too grown-up. Teen-aged girls are also advised not to use color on their eyebrows. Instead, they may simply brush their eyebrow using an eyebrow brush to tame any wild hair. Next, they may also lightly line the lashes with eyeliner, and further soften the effect by blurring it. If ever they need to use ascara, a coat of brown mascara will give the lashes a lift. Finally, glide over a hint of color on the lips. Lipsticks in neutral shades or soft pinks may look beautifully on a teen-aged girl’s lips.