Puberty and girls

acne/spots

They include whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps (pimples), and bumps that are filled with pus (cysts).Your skin is covered with tiny holes that contain oil that moisturize the skin. Sometimes these pores get clogged up and can cause bacteria that develop spots. As we develop our hormones become more active and our skin can find it hard to cope.
To help prevent all types of spots make sure you:

properly wash your face twice a day
have a spot cream for when spots develop
make sure your hair is clean
wash caps regularly so they don’t cause spots on the hair line.
Try not to touch your face.
Don't pick, squeeze, or pop spots.

sweating

As we develop we start to sweat more as well. Sometimes this can be quite embarrassing if we smell and so need to keep this under control. It is advisable to shower or bath daily, especially after playing sports or sweating a lot, like on a hot day. It is also a good idea to find a good deodorant to use.

breasts

As girls develop so do their breasts. Some girls are very excited by this and others dread it. Some girls want really large breasts and others prefer small ones. Once breasts begin to develop it is an idea to look into getting a bra, especially for sports or active activities. Bra’s protect the breast as well as support them. There are different types of bras that you can buy and the best idea is to go to a good bra shop and get measured up and they will advise you. Don’t worry, it is their job to measure breasts and they see all different sizes and shapes every day.

periods

The menstrual cycle is from the first day of your period until the day before your next period starts. This is usually 28 days but can vary in length. This is not anything to worry about. When you read more