Growing up comes with a lot of beautiful changes — confidence, independence, new interests, and yes… new skincare needs. For many pre-teen and teen girls, one of the most confusing and frustrating changes is breakouts, especially around their monthly cycle.

If you’ve ever noticed your daughter, niece, or young client suddenly battling bumps on her forehead, chin, or cheeks right before or during her period, she’s not alone. Hormonal shifts are real, and so is the impact they have on young melanated skin.

But here’s the good news:
✨ A gentle, consistent, CLEAN routine can make all the difference — before, during, and after her cycle.

And that’s exactly why MelanBrand Skin exists.

Why Breakouts Happen During the Cycle

As girls approach puberty and begin their menstrual cycle, the body goes through major hormonal changes. These shifts naturally affect the skin, especially:

1. Increased Oil Production

Right before the cycle starts, estrogen drops and progesterone rises. This can cause the skin’s oil glands to work overtime — hello, shine and clogged pores.

2. Stress + Inflammation

Periods can trigger stress, which increases cortisol. More cortisol means more inflammation… and more inflammation means more breakouts.

3. Bacteria Build-Up

When extra oil mixes with sweat, dirt, and environmental build-up, it creates the perfect environment for breakouts to form.

For melanated skin, this can also lead to dark marks and hyperpigmentation that linger long after the breakout — which is why gentle and consistent care matters.

Why a Clean, Kid-Focused Routine Is Essential

Young girls don’t need harsh acids, heavy fragrances, or adult-strength formulas. Their skin is still developing. They need:

✔️ Clean
✔️ Gentle
✔️ Dermatologist-approved
✔️ Vegan
✔️ Non-toxic
✔️ Made for melanated skin

That’s exactly what MelanBrand Skin offers.
Our products were created for growing skin that needs balance — not stripping, not over-treating, and definitely not complicated 10-step routines.

How MelanBrand Skin Helps Pre-Teen & Teen Girls Stay Clear Year-Round

Using the right products every day, not just during their cycle, builds habits that keep breakouts under control AND prevent dark marks from forming.

Here’s what we recommend most:

✨ 1. Turmeric Glow Bar

The hero for hormonal breakouts.

Our Turmeric Glow Bar is naturally antibacterial, brightening, and calming — perfect for young skin dealing with cycle-related flare-ups.

Why They Need It:

• Helps reduce active breakouts

• Helps fade dark marks

• Gently calms inflammation

• Brightens dull, tired skin

• Never strips or irritates

How to Use It:

Use twice daily, especially the week before and during their cycle when breakouts tend to peak.

✨ 2. MelanKids Hydrating Toner

A gentle step that makes a huge difference for hormonal skin.

The Hydrating Toner helps bring the skin back into balance after cleansing. During their cycle, skin can get oilier in some areas and drier in others — the toner helps restore harmony.

Why They Need It:

• Rebalances skin after cleansing

• Helps tighten pores without drying

• Controls excess oil

• Hydrates AND calms irritated skin

• Prepares skin to better absorb moisturizer

• Helps minimize post-breakout dark spots

How to Use It:

After cleansing, spray directly onto the face or onto a cotton pad and gently wipe.
Use morning and night, especially before and during their cycle week.

✨ 3. MelanKids Fresh Face Moisturizer

Hydration is EVERYTHING — especially for hormonal skin.

When the skin is dry or unbalanced, it actually produces more oil, which leads to more breakouts. A lightweight, kid-friendly moisturizer helps keep the skin balanced and protected.

Why They Need It:

• Prevents dryness and oil imbalance

• Helps keep pores from clogging

• Supports a healthy moisture barrier

• Keeps skin soft, smooth, and glowing

• Never greasy, heavy, or irritating

How to Use It:

Apply morning and night, on both breakout days and clear-skin days.

Consistency Is the Secret

The key to supporting pre-teen and teen skin is routine. Hormonal changes are consistent — the skincare routine should be too.

Encourage your girl to stick with it:

• Cleanse every morning

• Tone to balance and hydrate

• Wash thoroughly after school or sports

• Use the Turmeric Glow Bar especially during breakout week

• Moisturize day and night

• Never sleep in sweat, makeup, or sunscreen

Their skin will thank you — and so will their confidence.

A Routine That Supports Their Skin AND Their Self-Esteem

Breakouts can make young girls feel frustrated, embarrassed, or unsure of themselves. Teaching them healthy skincare early builds confidence, self-love, and lifelong habits.

MelanBrand Skin was made for this moment — for growing melanated girls who deserve gentle, effective care created just for them.

✨ Clearer skin. Brighter confidence. A routine they can trust — every day, every cycle.

Help her feel confident every day of the month. Build her cycle-proof routine with MelanBrand Skin.