Girl Talk: Skincare Edition

I had the pleasure of delivering a "Girl Talk: Skincare Edition" to Portsmouth High School GDST engaging with bright and curious young minds about skincare education.

We explored everything from skincare basics to body image, the pressures young people face in today's world of social media, hormones, confidence, the differentiation between medical and cosmetic skin concerns and self love! The aim of this talk was to empower teenage girls to better understand their changing bodies and how to care for their skin in a healthy, age-appropriate and scientifically backed way.

In a world where misinformation spreads faster than ever on social media, especially in the beauty and wellness space, early education is key and a major component of what we're trying to achieve at Skincare Scientists. Helping young people separate skincare facts from trends builds not just healthier skincare routines, but stronger self-esteem and critical thinking too.

Skincare and wellness might seem like a surface-level topic, however for many teenagers (and adults), it's tied to identity, peer pressure and self worth. Education in this space isn't vanity - it's empowerment.

Thank you to the wonderful Portsmouth High School team for welcoming me so warmly. I hope this opens up wider conversations in our schools, homes and communities!

Written by Sorbi Khattak