We’ve shared our favorite products for women, and now we’re here for the younger crowd.
When we posted our list of feminine product recommendations, the feedback was immediately and overwhelmingly positive. And we took that to heart. We’ve gotten questions and requests for recommendations for products for younger girls, so now we’re back with a list for the young teens/tweens. These were the products and brands that got the most recommendations from the girls we polled, but we’re always listening to all of you. If there is a product your girls love, let us know in the comments below!
1. Deodorant
Younger girls can have a hard time maneuvering a spray, or they might prefer a more discreet option. We like Ban unscented roll-on, or Degree stick deodorant in a shower clean scent. For something stronger, we love Degree Black and White. For spray deodorants, girls are loving Dove 100 colors which doesn’t leave white marks and also has a nice soft fresh scent.
2. Face Wash and Moisturizer
As we mentioned in this post on teen skin care, we’re big fans of CeraVe face wash and moisturizer. For ourselves and for our teens.
3. Underwear
As we mentioned in this post of Amazon favorites, these Innersy panties are a runaway favorite. Available in girls sizes and women’s sizes, the fit and fabrics are super comfortable. We also like the gray liner. Innersy also has menstrual panties which can be such a comfort to young girls (or older ones) nervous about leaks.
4. Tampons
* Disclaimer: Kallah teachers are generally recommending that girls use tampons in their teenage years, but please do your own research if you feel uncertain. Make sure your daughter reads the insert with her first package of tampons and understands the importance of frequent changes.
For beginners, tampons with applicators are generally easiest to use. Gynecologists recommend using a “light” size (like these Tampax Pearl tampons) as ideal for a young teen to learn with. Once they’re comfortable with the process, they can move up to the absorbency level that works for them and still feels comfortable. The Kotex U Click line has a more compact style that fits discreetly in the palm of a hand. OB non-applicator tampons are the most discreet of all, if they’re comfortable using them. We only like the original line and not the pro comfort.
5. Feminine Pads
Just like for women, for teens we love Infinity by Always. Try a couple of sizes to see what works and is comfortable.
6. Shavers
Somehow, shavers are very personally specific. We couldn’t come up with a clear favorite, but we have 3 top contenders: Schick Intuition, Venus Deluxe Smooth Swirl and Billie (they have a great auto shipment program for refills). (If your daughter will not be shaving frequently, and shares a shower with younger siblings, we recommend disposable razors that won’t be accessible to little hands. Venus makes a high quality disposable version of their razors. These are also great for camp or dorm life.)
I think it’s better not for girls to use tampons
What are your qualifications for this opinion?
We leave this debate to the professionals. Please ask a gynecologist and/or a respected kallah teacher.
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Perhaps this was a typo:
“Disclaimer: Kallah teachers are generally recommending that girls use tampons in their teenage years, but please do your own research if you feel it’s necessary.”
Did it mean to say Kallah teachers are NOT generally recommending….?
Because the flow (no pun intended) of that section did not make sense.
No, we meant that they are recommending it. Based on old information, some people think they should not be used and we are encouraging them to discuss it with up to date professionals and not really on inherited concerns.
The it is referring to the research, not the tampon usage. Hope that clears up the confusion.
Great and helpful post like always. Interesting that kallah tea here are recombine
Sorry that sent before I finished. Interesting that kallah teachers are recommending that. It’s probably more of a ask your Rav kind of question. Our Rav has specifically recommended teenage girls not use tampons.
What’s the issue that kallah teachers are concerned with?
And psa the black innersays look like they have a white lining for the women interested in them
Thinx undergarments are all made with black linings. They also have a line for teens.
I really recommend bic soleil bella razors.
Another secret for teens that is a must! Vagisil deodorant powder! It’s a game changer keeps you feeling fresh all day!!! It comes in a spray too . Another great product is certain dri roll-on deodorant it’s a deodorant that’s applied at night only and it really helps you not sweat all day ( the prescription strength might be a little strong so you should use it only every other night)
Vagisil deodorant powder is the best! Great for women! Keeps you feeling fresh and smelling clean!!
Definitely the CertainDri. I suffered terribly with antiperspirant – CertainDri changed my life. But until I had the courage to speak to a dermatologist in my early 20s I dreaded picking my arms up in public unless I was wearing at least a thick 2nd layer. This was something I wish I had an older sister to tell me about.
This is a super helpful post!
another amazing item every teen should know about, are the bezi bra discs.
it looks amazing with tshirts and is super practical.
thanks for this amazing post!!!
Thanks for this tip! I purchased these when I saw this post a few months past and I am so so happy with them. No more feeling self conscious in tshirts or any outfits – a must for every girl! Just know that they can get itchy and uncomfortable at times.
The Bezi Bra Discs literally changed my quality of life. I tried so many different bras, but unless they were very padded I wasn’t getting the right coverage. Thanks to this post I no longer have to even think about what I’m wearing, the bra, etc.
But yes, they can get itchy and you can’t really do anything about it in public…but honestly is worth it to me anyways…
There are other companies that make the same thing but a lot more comfortable. Dont remember the names offhand
I would love if you could write an article as a big sister on explaining mens clothes, sizing , shorts etc.. when you get married all of the sudden you’re just supposed to know and understand these things. They are all alien to me:)
With all the talk on deoderants I was surprised that no one mentioned that most of them contain aluminum which is something alot of people don’t want to use, how about a post recommending the natural ones ? and the best of them?
Agree. I'd love to start my girls off using deodorant without aluminum, as once used to it its hard to switch.
Yes, that’s y I start my girls w the careline teen deodorants. W/o aluminum . Comes I’m all 3 forms.
And ditto to the certain dri. Mamash a long awaited yeshua!!
I’ve tried several companies of natural deodorants without aluminum because that’s important to me and the only one I’ve found really work for me is Native.
My Rav reccomended not using Tampons before marriage except maybe right before
Great post! The flamingo shaver is amazing. Similar to Billie, but it’s the first shaver I tried that I have never cut myself with. I hadn’t tried Billie but I did try the fancy ones that come with a big soap on the blade. I still cut myself and the hairs got stuck. Flamingo never did!!
As a bodeket I am so Impressed with this post. I spoke to Kallah teachers about 5 years ago and one of the things that I said that I later found out was considered so controversial was to encourage Kallah’s to use tampons if they if they never had before. For the following reasons – 1- if a girl uses tampons she is probably medically ok (no septum, no extra thick Hymen etc etc) 2- she will be at a Much greater advantage when it comes to getting married (won’t be too specific on public forum) less anxiety , more knowledge about anatomy etc.
Anyway- I’m so pleased to see that you are saying that Kallah teachers encourage tampons!
Kol hakavod for all your content. It’s excellent
My Rav is pretty against tampons.
Thank you for this post! So helpful when we don’t have that older sister. Would love more “older sister” tips