Natural skincare for kids: parents' questions
Simple, honest answers about skincare for girls aged 5 to 16, following what dermatologists advise for young skin. Every child's skin is different: for any skin condition, please ask your child's doctor.
What age is Minima made for?
Minima is made for girls aged 5 to 16. A simple start is the 3-step routine: Bubble Cleanse, Fairy Mist, then Cloud Cream.
Which skincare routine suits my daughter's age?
A simple start, the way dermatologists advise for girls 5 to 16:
- 5 to 8: Bubble Cleanse in the evening, and Cloud Cream when skin feels dry.
- 9 to 12: the full Daily Routine (Bubble Cleanse, Fairy Mist, Cloud Cream), plus a children's SPF 30+ sunscreen in the morning.
- 13 to 16: cleanse morning and night, a light moisturiser, and sunscreen every morning.
Add the Happy Face mask once a week as a treat.
What is the Minima daily routine?
Three little steps:
- Bubble Cleanse to clean
- Fairy Mist to refresh
- Cloud Cream to moisturize
Add the Happy Face mask once or twice a week.
Is Minima suitable for sensitive skin?
Our formulas are natural, minimal and dermatologically tested, but every child's skin is different. Patch test first: a little on the inner arm, wait at least 24 hours (a few days for sensitive skin), and introduce one product at a time. For allergies, eczema or any skin condition, check the ingredient list and ask your child's doctor before use.
Can my child use Minima with eczema? Which products are fragrance-free?
For eczema or very sensitive skin, dermatologists recommend fragrance-free products and the treatment the doctor prescribes. Bubble Cleanse, Fairy Mist, the scrub and Sweet Comb contain fragrance; Cloud Cream has no added fragrance. Please ask your child's doctor first, patch test over a few days, and never apply anything on a flare or broken skin.
My pre-teen has spots. What should she do?
Spots are very common from about 11 or 12. Wash gently morning and night, don't scrub or squeeze, and skip the scrub and mask on inflamed spots. Cloud Cream contains coconut oil, so on breakout-prone skin use it on dry areas only. Minima isn't an acne treatment: if spots are painful, leave marks or don't improve after 2 to 3 months, see a doctor or dermatologist.
Do Minima products contain sunscreen?
None of our products contains sunscreen. Dermatologists advise a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ children's sunscreen (ideally mineral: zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) every morning, reapplied every 2 hours outdoors and after swimming. Put it on after Cloud Cream.
Which scents can I choose?
Bubble Cleanse, Fairy Mist and the Scrub come in Bubble Gum, Honey Melon and Vanilla. Happy Face comes in Beetroot or Cacao, and Sweet Comb smells of Honey Vanilla.
How do I order, and how does delivery work?
Add what you like to your basket, tap Checkout and sign in or create your free account, then fill in your name, phone and city and tap Place order. You get a receipt with your order number, saved in My orders. We deliver all over Lebanon; you pay cash on delivery, or by Whish Money or OMT.
How can I contact Minima?
Email us at info@minima-lb.com or message us on WhatsApp at +961 71 880074. We usually reply within one working day.
A question? Ask the Minima helper in the shop, or message us on WhatsApp at +961 71 880074.